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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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      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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      Unit for Reception to Year 2 Butterflies: Engaging with nature

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      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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      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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      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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      Pet Superstars: This cocky rocks

      • TLF-IDM017931

      Meet Max and Cocky, his pet sulphur-crested cockatoo. Discover how Max handles his cheeky pet. Find out what body part he uses that has earned him the title 'the destroyer'.

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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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      For the Juniors: Where does honey come from?

      • TLF-IDM015724

      Discover where honey comes from. Learn how and why honey is made and how we get different types of honey. See what daily life is like in a bee colony.

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      Can We Help?: New meanings: the processes of language change

      • TLF-IDM015544

      Have you ever engaged in a bit of argle-bargle? It's the original form of a colloquialism you might be more familiar with: argy-bargy. But where does this phrase come from? Etymology is the study of the history and evolution of words. In this clip Professor Kate Burridge explains the origins of this curious phrase and other words.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing a koala

      • TLF-IDM015501

      Join Don Spencer as he talks about one of Australia's most popular animals. Observe koalas as they walk, climb and jump to find food in the bush. Discover why koalas rarely drink.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing a goanna

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      Take a close look at the largest of Australia's lizards, the goanna. It is also called a monitor lizard. Observe (look carefully at) these scaly reptiles as Don Spencer describes their features.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing a shark

      • TLF-IDM015492

      Don Spencer shows us one of the world's most fearsome creatures, the white pointer shark. Take a close look at the shark's teeth and jaws. Discover how the shark moves so quickly underwater.

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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing a kangaroo

      • TLF-IDM015500

      Take a look at Australia's most famous animal, the kangaroo. Don Spencer feeds a female kangaroo that has a young joey in her pouch. Observe (look carefully at) how kangaroos stay alert in case of danger.

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      Trade and Investment at a Glance

      • TLF-IDM025125

      Using an illustrated report from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this Teacher guide provides ten learning sequences that engage students in the analysis and interpretation of data about Australian imports and exports. Students: identify Australia's major exports and imports; investigate international trade ...

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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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      Feathers, Fur and Fins: Observing a platypus

      • TLF-IDM015416

      Meet one of the world's most amazing creatures. Listen as Don Spencer describes the features of a platypus. Watch a platypus clean itself and then swim under water to search for food. See what type of animal the platypus catches and feeds on by the water's edge.

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      Pet Superstars: Ferreting around

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      Meet Will and his two pet ferrets, Lemony and Snicket. Learn how Will cares for these two animal acrobats. Find out about some challenges he faces in having ferrets around the house.

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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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