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      A–Z Digital Technologies vocabulary F–6

      • TLF-IDA002201

      This PDF assists teachers in thinking about when and how to introduce Digital Technologies discipline-specific vocabulary.

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      Unit for Reception to Year 2 Butterflies: Engaging with nature

      • TLF-IDA002402

      This unit of work engages students in preparing butterfly gardens in their schoolgrounds. It explores the characteristics of living and non-living things, features of caterpillars and butterflies, the lifecycle of butterflies, survival requirements, and the characteristics of butterfly gardens. The unit includes worksheets, ...

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      CanUHanyu: play and practise Chinese

      • TLF-IDM014116

      CanUHanyu is a suite of interactive games based on a dictionary of 1500 Chinese words and expressions. Two game speeds encourage speed recognition of characters as well as accuracy. Users can choose to play one of the six levels with up to three topics from a list of topics that include 'My study set' and 'Recently incorrect'. ...

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      Syllabus bites: types of sentences

      • TLF-IDM016280

      A web page resource with information, teacher guides and activities on types of sentences to support the Australian Curriculum in English K–10. It has detailed activities, links to resources and quizzes.

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      Heywire: Sussing out the similes in a footy game

      • TLF-IDM017809

      If you've ever tried to describe an experience to a friend and said, 'It was just like', you were using a simile. Similes and their close pals metaphors are figures of speech that writers of all sorts of texts use. As you listen to this Heywire audio story, explore Taylor Smith's use of them in his recount of a Saturday ...

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      For the Juniors: Exploring under the sea

      • TLF-IDM019514

      Dive into the busy and colourful world of the coral reef. Explore some of the many animals that live in the shallow waters of the reef. See how they catch food and make their homes there.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: A song about black swans

      • TLF-IDM015834

      Discover a graceful Australian bird, the black swan. Watch the images (pictures) and listen to the lyrics (words) of the song by Don Spencer as he sings about the black swan.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing a kookaburra

      • TLF-IDM015494

      Watch a wild kookaburra being fed by hand. Don Spencer handles an injured kookaburra that is being nursed to health. It will be set free once it is well again. See where kookaburras make their homes. Listen to their laughing call.

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      For the Juniors: Where does rain come from?

      • TLF-IDM015919

      Rain comes from clouds but do you know how rain gets into clouds? This clip shows how clouds are formed (made). You will see how important the Sun is in making it rain.

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      Can We Help?: Conquest: the process of language change

      • TLF-IDM015525

      When the Normans conquered England in 1066, they brought a lot more than fancy clothes and castles; they also brought the French language. Discover the impact that this momentous event continues to have today.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing a swan

      • TLF-IDM015498

      Join Don Spencer as he observes (looks carefully at) a black swan. Discover a surprise under this bird's black outer feathers. Watch how differently the swan moves on land and in water.

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      Can We Help?: Shakespeare words: the process of language change

      • TLF-IDM015523

      Imagine being responsible for inventing over 1700 words! That is the legacy of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers in the English language. Most of these words were created through translations of Latin words or by combining words with prefixes and suffixes in original ways. In this clip, you'll discover the ...

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      Heywire: Autobiography of a flood survivor

      • TLF-IDM015419

      Imagine if the town or suburb you live in came under threat due to a natural disaster. How would you react? Shelby Garlick from Kerang, Victoria, was a finalist of the 2012 Heywire storytelling competition for young people. Listen to her inspiring story and explore the lessons she learnt as a result of working with her ...

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      BTN: Daily bread

      • TLF-IDM015665

      Do you eat bread? How often? Discover why bread has been important for human survival for thousands of years. Find out how to find the healthiest types of bread to eat. See how you can make your own bread at home.

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      Big Ideas: Evolving English and the role of social media

      • TLF-IDM015587

      How many times have you heard teenagers berated for using the term 'like'? Yet this term has existed at least since 1586 when the term, 'Yon man is like out of his mind' was written into history. The truth is, our language is constantly evolving, with new words added, others dying off and some resurfacing again. In this ...

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      For the Juniors: Picking and processing fresh apples

      • TLF-IDM015759

      Discover the story of apples, from picking and pressing to processing in a factory. Learn how juice, cider and vinegar are made from apples. See how many other things are made from apples.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing an emu

      • TLF-IDM015497

      Join Don Spencer as he describes the emu, one of the biggest birds in the world. Watch emus searching for food and taking care of their eggs. Discover what makes the emu different from most other birds.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing a wombat

      • TLF-IDM015491

      Take a close look at two different types of wombats in this short clip. Don Spencer introduces a Common Wombat called Winifred, then shows us a Hairy-nosed Wombat foraging in the desert.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing a flying fox

      • TLF-IDM015495

      Take a close look at the flying mammal called the flying fox, or fruit bat. Watch these furry flyers as they leave their roosts to find food. Discover how and why they climb trees. See how these animals fly like birds but are not birds.

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      Heywire: Razia's refuge

      • TLF-IDM017794

      Australia welcomes thousands of refugees from around the world every year, and Razia Gharibi is one of them. Her Heywire audio story about a journey from Afghanistan to Shepparton provides a personal perspective on Australia's refugee program. You could consider it in any discussion about whether or not Australia should ...

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