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Confronting Hunger - 'The Strike'

Students are introduced to the scope and some of the challenges of addressing global hunger, through viewing a film clip about a young Australian who attempts to solve the problem using his heroic alter-ego...

 Civics and Citizenship, English, Geography, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Video, Asia, Pacific, Aid and Development, Citizenship, Food

Australia and the Pacific

In this 1-page resource, students are introduced to the Pacific Island nations. Using a map they identify the countries that make up Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. They then briefly consider Australia’s...

 Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Pacific, Citizenship

Get Connected: Child Rights

This issue helps students understand the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child and explores a range of child rights issues around the world. It highlights a case study of child labour in India. The...

 Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Health, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Upper Secondary, Activity Sheet, Fact Sheet, Game, Get Connected, Video, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific, Aid and Development, Child Rights, Citizenship, Health, Indigenous

Prayer in India Poster

Poster of 7-year-old Barisha in India, praying with her friends. Poster includes a photo and a quote from Barisha about her desire to become a teacher. Posters can make excellent discussion starters...

 Christian Studies, Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Lower Primary, Poster, Asia, Child Rights, Citizenship

Exploring the rights of children

As part of discovering what it means to be a citizen, students learn that there are rights that apply to all children. Exploring a few of these rights, students develop their thinking skills by evaluating...

 Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Fact Sheet, Lesson Plan, Photo Kit, Africa, Child Rights, Citizenship

A Day in the Life of Lucy film clip

This film clip introduces Lucy, who lives in rural Uganda with her adopted mother Doreen, and 9 brothers and sisters. In a typical day, Lucy helps her family by collecting water and firewood, helping...

 Civics and Citizenship, English, Geography, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Video, Africa, Aid and Development, Citizenship, Water

Global citizenship – peace building

In this 2-page resource, students read two short case studies about World Vision peace building projects with young people from communities in Lebanon, and in Sri Lanka. Students consider what these...

 Civics and Citizenship, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Case Study, Asia, Middle East, Citizenship

Play in Rwanda Poster

Poster of 10-year-old Jean from Rwanda who likes to share with his friend Manassy. Poster includes a photo and a quote from Jean. Posters can make excellent discussion starters showing a global perspective.

 Civics and Citizenship, Lower Primary, Poster, Africa, Citizenship

A Day in the Life of Lucy - Integrated Activities for Primary School

Students explore issues of global poverty, child rights, and the value of sharing through a series of integrated activities. All activities relate in some way to the film clip A Day in the...

 Civics and Citizenship, English, Geography, Health, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Africa, Aid and Development, Child Rights, Citizenship, Water

Globalisation – How are we connected

This resource gives examples of some of the ways we are connected with other people around the world. Students are then tasked to research their home and school to identify items made overseas. They...

 Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Lower Secondary, Upper Primary, Activity Sheet, Aid and Development, Citizenship