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The mighty Aztecs

Who were the Mexihcah? Discover the rich and brutal history of the Aztec culture and the birth of Modern Mexico.

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Environmental and Zoo Education Centres – primary school resources

A collection of digital resources for primary school teachers and students to support teaching and learning from home, with a particular focus on geography, science and history. The resources were developed by Department of Education teachers from 25 Environmental and Zoo Education Centres in NSW and include Google Sites, ...

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My Place - Episode 23: 1788: Waruwi, The encounter

This 3-minute film clip is from the ABC My Place series. It traces the fictional experiences of a young Aboriginal girl, Waruwi, in 1788 at the time of the arrival of the First Fleet on the eastern coast of Australia. This clip shows Waruwi as she encounters a cow for the first time and is unsure what to make of it. Downloadable ...

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My Place - Episode 23: 1788: Waruwi, Little drummer boy

This 3-minute film clip is from the ABC My Place series. Set in 1788, it traces the fictional experiences of a young Aboriginal girl, Waruwi, and Dan, a boy from the First Fleet. This clip shows Waruwi as she takes Dan's boots while he is in the river but does not find them to be very comfortable. She also encounters a ...

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My Place - Episode 21: 1808: Sarah, A female gaol

This 3-minute film clip is from the ABC My Place series and is set in 1808. It follows the experiences of Sarah, who is a young assigned convict working for a family. In this clip, Sarah is punished by her employer after she introduces herself to some local Aboriginal people. Downloadable activities include support for ...

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My Place - Episode 22: 1798: Sam, Oranges and lemons

This 3-minute film clip is from the ABC My Place series. Set in 1798, it outlines the fictional experiences of Sam, a boy of European background, who is out looking for his lost goat. He is helped in this quest by an unnamed Aboriginal boy. Downloadable learning activities include a focus on nursery rhymes (which form part ...

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BTN: First Fleet

Did you know that when the British colonised Australia, they established a penal colony? Captain Arthur Phillip brought the first group of prisoners to Sydney in 1787 on the First Fleet. Watch this clip to find out the stories of some of these convicts.