Resources for history teachers
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2019 Australian History Competition. In 2019 we had entries from across all sectors in metropolitan, rural and remote schools. A full list of winners is available on the Australian History Challenge website.
‘History in the Making’ is now accessible via Scootle and appears in the latest ESA Newsletter below. Special congratulations to the classroom teachers who contributed their expertise to this History (HASS) publication. Talking Time: an exploration of time – how we change over time (F) Commemorating the ANZAC legend (Yr 3) The Australian Colonies: gold …
Registrations for the 2017 Australian History Competition are now open. The competition is for Year 7 – 10 students, targeting key historical skills and understandings. All students who participate receive a certificate and the top student for each year level, in each state and territory, will receive a medallion. This is a great opportunity to …
The Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators aims at equipping teachers with the proper pedagogical tools and didactic methods for teaching about the Holocaust. The program, which is run by Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, Israel, includes an 18-day seminar that provides teachers with the tools they need to teach the Holocaust in an age …
AITSL – the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Leading Curriculum Change A Professional Learning Opportunity The Leading Curriculum Change program will enhance teachers’ knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively lead curriculum change, particularly local implementation of the Australian Curriculum. For full details and to register an expression of interest, go to: www.aitsl.edu.au
Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators An opportunity to study in Jerusalem. For more details: click here
ABC Series “History Under Siege” History Under Siege: battles over the past, part 1, Japan (April 06, 2008) History Under Siege: battles over the past, part 2, Argentina (April 13, 2008) History Under Siege: battles over the past, part 3, Australia (April 20, 2008) History Under Siege: battles over the past, part 4, France (April …
The Australian Federation of Societies for Studies of Society and Environment (AFSSSE) has developed a number of units of work for teachers of students in middle years/lower secondary to use as the Olympic Games in China approach.HTAA is a member of the AFSSSE consortium. Read full article (includes link to download the unit)
Linking Latitudes India – a conference that will take you places September 30 – October 4, 2007 Don’t miss out on the AEF’s Linking Latitudes India Conference occurring over five days in New Delhi and Agra, September 30 – October 4, 2007. Pre and post- conference fieldwork programs will further explore India’s rich diversity. Fore …