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Ebook Code: REAU5032 For ages 10+ Aussie Aussie Aussie The stories behind our most famous Aussie icons, with classroom activities to inspire the imagination. Written by Sandy Tasker. Illustrated by Melinda Brezmen. © 2003 Ready-Ed Publications Published by Ready-Ed Publications (2003) P.O. Box 276 Greenwood Perth W.A. 6024 Email: [email protected] Website: www.readyed.com.au COPYRIGHT NOTICE Permission is granted for the purchaser to photocopy sufficient copies for non-commercial educational purposes. However, this permission is not transferable and applies only to the purchasing individual or institution. ISBN 1 86397 563 2 2 Ready-Ed Publications Contents Teachers’ Notes Teacher Information 4 Student Outcomes 5 References 6 Perfect Places Information Notes Sydney Opera House 7 Activity Page Souvenir for Sale 8 Information Notes Great Barrier Reef 9 Activity Page Wish You Were Here! 10 Information Notes Uluru 11 Activity Page You’re a Poet if You Show It! 12 Teaching Notes Classroom Activities 13 - 14 Tasty Treats Information Notes Vegemite® ® 15 Activity Page And the Winner Is … 16 Information Notes Lamingtons 17 Information Notes Meat Pies 17 Activity Page Don’t Forget The Sauce! 18 Information Notes Damper 19 Information Notes Billy Tea 19 Information Notes Anzac Biscuits 19 Activity Page Soldier On! 20 Teaching Notes Classroom Activities 21 Innovative Inventions Information Notes Hills Hoist 22 Information Notes Polymer Banknotes 22 Information Notes The Boomerang 22 Activity Page Interview with Mr Hill 23 Activity Page Sales Are Booming 24 Teaching Notes Classroom Activities 25 Original Organisations Information Notes Surf Lifesaving 26 Activity Page What a Hero! 27 Information Notes Royal Flying Doctor Service 28 Information Notes School of the Air 29 Activity Page This is Our School 30 Teaching Notes Classroom Activities 31 Outstanding Objects Information Notes Thongs 32 Activity Page The Thongofile 33 Information/Activity The Holden Ute 34 Information Notes Big Things 35 Activity Page Where the Big Things Are 36 Teaching Notes Classroom Activities 37 Wacky Words Information Notes Waltzing Matilda 38 Activity Page Read All About It 39 Information/Activity Aussie Slang 40 Teaching Notes Classroom Activities 41 G’day Hollywood! Information Notes Australians and the Silver Screen 42 Activity Page Australians and the Silver Screen 43 The Australian Flag Information Notes The Australian Flag 44 Activity Page Your Flag 45 Activity Page OZCross 46 Activity Page OZCross Clues 47 Answers 48 3 Ready-Ed Publications Teachers’ Notes Teacher Information Australian people know that there is more to our great country than the “Crocodile Man”. There are many other icons, in the form of perfect places, tasty treats, innovative inventions, original organizations, outstanding objects and wacky words that we ourselves strongly associate with the “Land Down Under”. With the laid-back Aussie sense of humour comes the ability for us to step back and smile, or even laugh at ourselves and embrace these icons as symbols to be proud of and traditions to uphold. No study on Australia would be complete without an insight into the unique images, many of which this book introduces in an informative and enjoyable way. Factual and historical information, a wide range of interactive lesson ideas, and photocopiable activity sheets suitable for a wide range of abilities are presented in this book for upper primary students. Information sheets are designed for both teachers and students as background knowledge, providing a springboard for cross-curricular activities that encourage students to DISCUSS, DESIGN, WRITE and INVESTIGATE based on their experiences and understanding. The following areas are focused on in this book: Perfect Places: The Sydney Opera House, The Great Barrier Reef, Uluru Tasty Treats: Vegemite®, Lamingtons, Damper, Billy Tea, ANZAC biscuits Innovative Inventions: Hills Hoist, Polymer banknotes, Boomerang Original Organisations: Surf Lifesaving, Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air Outstanding Objects: Thongs, Holden Ute, Big Things Wacky Words: Waltzing Matilda, Aussie Slang G’day Hollywood!: A Brief History of Australians and the Silver Screen And of course … The Australian Flag Activities are linked to National Outcomes, mainly in the areas of Society and Environment, English and Technology, although several activities also focus on the Arts, Technology and Enterprise and Science. Activities in this book can be given to students as a whole class, or to individuals as an extension or enrichment program. Pages listing activities are suitable to give to independent students who may wish to select their own activities, as well as being useful for teachers as a ready-made list of ideas that range from five-minute discussions to projects that can last the duration of a term. Internet References In addition to the references used to compile the information in this book, websites are suggested for students to view for further research, or for teachers to locate more ideas for classroom activities. Many of the websites listed as references within the text can also be useful sources of research for students. At the time of publication, all websites were accessible. Should changes be made to these addresses, students and teachers can visit the site below and click on the page number for an updated web site. www.readyed.com.au/urls/ozseries/aussie.htm 4 Ready-Ed Publications Teachers’ Notes Learning Outcomes The student information in this book, as well as many listed activities, can be linked to the following Strands of Society and Environment, from the National Curriculum: Time, Continuity and Change: Describes specific events and outlines the historical development of many cultural icons in Australia. Place and Space: Relates Australian icons to their role in local environments, including the importance of respecting and preserving sacred indigenous sites and fragile natural ecosystems. Culture: Explores traditions, symbols and objects in relation to their strong association with Australian culture. Resources: Links the availability of Australian resources with the subsequent emergence of cultural icons. Investigation, Communication and Participation: Provides springboards for research and locally relevant investigations. The table below provides links to Strands in various Learning Areas of the National Curriculum, along with specific outcomes developed for this publication. Activity Learning Area Strand Outcome 1 Souvenir for Sale Technology Design, Make & Appraise Design a product and outline marketing strategies for its sale. 2 Wish you were here English Writing Use research-based reading to develop a piece of writing for a selected audience and purpose. 3 You’re a Poet If you Show it English Writing Use a provided format to express creative ideas, experimenting with vocabulary and imagery. 4 And the Winner is Technology Information Evaluate and use aspects of information required for promotional campaigns. 5 Don’t Forget The Sauce! English Writing Use conventions of English to develop a written procedure for a specific audience. 6 Soldier On! Technology Design, Make & Appraise Identify needs of target audience and develop a plan for an appropriate product. 7 Interview with Mr Hill English/ Writing/Time, Continuity & Identify and use conventions of speech to convey Society & Environment Change appropriate responses to interview questions, reporting a historical event from a particular point of view. 8 Sales are Booming Society & Environment Resources Examine a range of perspectives when deciding on the use of resources and production of a particular item. 9 What a Hero! English/Technology Writing/Design, Make & Design the media, format and text for an award, based Appraise on provided information. 10 This is Our School Technology Information Use symbolic representation to convey information about an organisation. 11 The Thongofile English Writing Identify and use appropriate language and ideas to create humorous responses for a written profile. 12 Two Becomes One Technology Design Materials Analyse the properties of two products in view of creating a combined product. 13 Where the Big Things Are Society & Environment Resources Place & Space Use knowledge of locally produced resources to match tourist attractions to Australian locations. 14 Read All About It Society & Environment Time, Continuity & Change Use knowledge of a historical event to create a written piece in news format. 15 ‘Ava Go at These English Speaking & Listening Examine and interpret features and patterns of colloquial language. 16 G’day Hollywood! Technology Design Use ideas cultivated from research and past learning to design appropriate costumes to represent human Australian icons. 17 Your Flag Society & Environment Culture Identify cultural symbols related to national and state flags of Australia. 5 Ready-Ed Publications Teachers’ Notes References The following documents were referred to when linking activities to National Outcome Strands: Studies of Society and Environment – A curriculum profile for Australian schools: Curriculum Corporation St Nicholas Place, 141 Rathdowne St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053 (Document is © Curriculum Corporation, 1994) English – A curriculum profile for Australian schools: Curriculum Corporation St Nicholas Place, 141 Rathdowne St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053 (Document is © Curriculum Corporation, 1994) Technology – A curriculum profile for Australian schools: Curriculum Corporation St Nicholas Place, 141 Rathdowne St, Carlton,
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