australian curriculum p235–254 school essentials catalogue 2016

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM

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English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Health/PE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244

Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250

Cross-Curriculum Priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

The Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Civics & Citizenship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

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Primary Grammar HandbookThis essential reference has been updated to explicitly comply with the latest terminology and grammatical concepts covered in the Australian Curriculum English. Clearly arranged in word, sentence and text level sections to allow students and teachers to dip in and out to support any language activity. 104-pp softcover. Primary.8280609 AUD $26.95 NZD $32.00

Foundation 72-pp softcover.8198189 AUD $34.95 NZD $35.00

Year 4 88-pp softcover.8198226 AUD $39.95 NZD $40.00


Box 1: Lower Primary 8333715 AUD $79.95 NZD $80.00

Box 2:Middle Primary 8333731 AUD $79.95 NZD $80.00

Box 3:Upper Primary 8333740 AUD $79.95 NZD $80.00





Australian Curriculum Language: Text Structure and Organisation A series of seven books written specifically to support the Australian Curriculum English. These books contain a comprehensive range of resources to assist teachers in implementing the sub-strand of Text Structure and Organisation within the Language strand of English. All content descriptions of the sub-strand have been included. While each book focuses on this sub-strand, interrelated links to other strands of Literature and Literacy have been incorporated.

Writing Prompts BoxesHigh-interest supplementary materials to support classroom writing programs within the Australian Curriculum English guidelines. Divided into three categories—imaginative, informative and persuasive texts—they can be used for independent work, whole-class discussions and small-group work. Includes cross-curricular activities.Each boxed set includes 200 durable, colourful writing cards.

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Australian Curriculum LiteratureA series of seven books that provides opportunities for students to read and analyse a variety of texts in accordance with the content descriptions of the literature strand of the Australian Curriculum English. All four sub-strands are covered through the use of original texts or retelling of folktales, fables, legends, myths and fairytales. Students will understand how and why authors write what they write, enabling them to become better writers by employing similar strategies.86-pp softcovers.

8409791 Foundation8409804 Year 18409871 Year 28409880 Year 3

8409898 Year 48409901 Year 58409919 Year 6

Each AUD $39.95 Each NZD $40.00

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Australian Curriculum Literacy Each book in this series supports the teaching and learning of literacy with comprehensive Australian Curriculum English links. The series focuses on the sub-strands and emphasises the corresponding threads, such as purpose and audience; reading processes; comprehension strategies; editing and use of software. Each book includes reproducible copymasters, teaching points, a variety of imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, and content descriptions and elaborations. 74-pp softcover.

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8372941 Ages 5–68373021 Ages 6–78373055 Ages 7–88373098 Ages 8–9


8373101 Ages 9–108373119 Ages 10–118373127 Ages 11–12

Australian Curriculum Poetry User-friendly tools to assist teachers in implementing the Australian Curriculum English strands and sub-strands. This series covers a variety of ACARA English content descriptions in Language, Literature and Literacy. Through the use of engaging humorous poetry, step-by-step lessons and ready-made copymasters, you will be able to teach and assess English in a new and exciting way.72-pp softcover. 8405862 Foundation/Lower Primary 8405889 Middle Primary 8405897 Upper Primary


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MMaths Games for the Australian CurriculmImprove student understanding and strengthen skills through lively, collaborative and interactive games. Each book covers operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base 10, and fractions. Also includes warm-up activities, ideas for game variations and extension activities, discussion questions to help students make connections between the games and mathematical concepts, and reproducible game boards, number cards and spinner.

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Australian Curriculum: Time MattersPaul Swan and Linda Marshall have collaborated to cover all the time-related content for the Australian Curriculum. Realistic applications of time concepts are provided and you are given the background knowledge and support required to help students understand complex time concepts such as time zones, elapsed time, timelines and the role of time in everyday life, such as the reading and interpretation of timetables.117-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary.8373303 Foundation–Year 3 8373311 Years 4-6 Each UD $42.95 Not available in NZ

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Australian Curriculum Mathematics—FractionsImmerse your students in the sometimes difficult concept of fractions with these practical, hands-on resources aligned to the Number and Algebra strand of the Australian Curriculum Mathematics. 61-pp softcover.8399204 Fractions (Years 1 & 2)

AUD $32.95 NZD $33.00 8399212 Fractions and Decimals (Years 3 & 4) AUD $39.95 NZD $40.008399221 Fractions, Decimals and Percentages (Years 5 & 6) AUD $39.95 NZD $40.00

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Fractions (Years 1 & 2) Fractions, Decimals and Percentages (Years 5 & 6)

Fractions and Decimals (Years 3 & 4)

78-pp softcover. Lower Primary.8350566 Ages 6–88350591 Ages 7–98350582 Ages 8–10Each AUD $39.95 Each NZD $40.00

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MPrimary Maths HandbookUpdated to include all the latest terminology and mathematical concepts covered in the Australian Curriculum Mathematics, this is an essential reference resource for students, teachers and parents. Organised according to the curriculum strands, it includes diagrams and worked examples, concepts explained in detail, clear illustrations to aid understanding, a quick-reference dictionary and much more!104-pp softcover. Primary.8311786 AUD $26.95 NZD $32.00








Australian Curriculum Number and AlgebraA series of seven books specifically written to support the National Curriculum Mathematics. These books are a compilation of resources designed to assist teachers in implementing the Number and Algebra strand. All sub-strands are included—Number and Place Value, Fractions and Decimals, Money and Financial Mathematics, and Patterns and Algebra—as well as the content descriptions of each sub-strand and the four proficiency strands.

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Teaching and learning support for Australian Curriculum Mathematics, including the two sub-strands, Chance, and Data Representation and Interpretation, as well as the content descriptions for each sub-strand and the four proficiency strands. Each book includes theoretical background information, resource sheets, hands-on and assessment activities, and links to other curriculum areas.

Australian Curriculum Measurement and Geometry A series of seven books written by mathematics educator, Linda Marshall, offering a compilation of resources designed to assist teachers in implementing the Measurement and Geometry strand of Australian Curriculum Mathematics. Includes all sub-strands—Units of Measurement, Shape, Location and Transformation and Geometric Reasoning—as well as the content descriptions of each sub-strand and the four proficiency strands.

Foundation56-pp softcover.8259316 AUD $34.95 NZD $35.00

Foundation–Year 298-pp softcover.8306784 AUD $39.95 NZD 40.00

Years 3–4106-pp softcover.8309635 AUD $39.95 NZD 40.00

Years 5–6100-pp softcover.8309643 AUD $39.95 NZD 40.00


Year 2116-pp softcover.8259332 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00





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Assessment PacksTen 12-pp softcovers in each set.8373434 Lower Primary 8373442 Middle Primary 8373451 Upper PrimaryEach AUD $29.00 Each NZD $35.00

Starting Point MathematicsQuickly and easily screen your students’ maths capabilities at any time of the year with these colourful, engaging assessment booklets that don’t look like traditional tests! Written by leading Australian mathematics educators, Paul Swan and Linda Marshall, these easy-to-use assessment booklets allow you to quickly gauge the level of your class and each individual student. Organised into topic areas and designed to be completed in short bursts of 10–20 minutes, each assessment booklet includes student self-review and teacher-assessment matrixes.

Starting Point Maths Teachers GuideIncludes notes about the questions and test structure, additional problems for initial and follow-up assessment, answers, review and assessment guide, observational checklist measurement and links. 64-pp softcover. Lower/Middle/Upper Primary.8372811 AUD $19.95 NZD $24.00

Upper Primary Assessment Pack

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Australian Curriculum HealthWritten to support teachers looking for a practical, hands-on resource linked directly to the Australian Curriculum Health, this series will help children become health literate and support them to make wise decisions about their own health, safety and wellbeing.

Foundation60-pp softcover.8372968AUD $34.95 NZD $35.00

Years 1–264-pp softcover.8372976AUD $34.95 NZD $35.00

Years 3–4: Part 164-pp softcover.8372984AUD $34.95 NZD $35.00

Years 3–4: Part 272-pp softcover.8372992AUD $34.95 NZD $35.00

Years 5–6: Part 160 pages softcover.8373004AUD $34.95 NZD $35.00

Years 5–6: Part 252-pp software.8373012AUD $34.95 NZD $35.00

Australian Curriculum Phys EdHelp students to develop and consolidate skills outlined in the Australian Curriculum. Each book offers 40 physical activities perfectly suited to the age group it targets and covers the substrands of Moving Our Body, Understanding Movement and Learning Through Movement. All activities are inclusive, easy to set up, and come with instructions supported by diagrams and a list of the basic equipment required.Each AUD $31.95 Each NZD $32.00

Foundation32-pp softcover.8373039

Years 1–248-pp softcover.8373047




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MAustralian Curriculum ScienceThis eight-part series has been written specifically to support Australian Curriculum Science. All levels use science literacy texts to introduce and explain science concepts. Relevant diagrams or artwork support the text. Comprehension questions follow each text and can be used to gauge your students’ understanding of the concepts. Practical hands-on activities, which are predominantly experiments, complete each section. All Science Understanding and Science as a Human Endeavour units, as set out in the Australian Curriculum, are included for each level. Additionally, Science as a Human Endeavour aspects are included, where appropriate, within Science Understanding units. Science inquiry skills and overarching ideas underpin all sections in each level. Useful websites and teacher background information are provided to assist teachers to introduce, reinforce or explain science concepts. Complete explanations and answers are provided where necessary.





Year 7150-pp softcover teacher resource book.8344570 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00




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Australian Curriculum HistorySpecifically written with an inquiry-based approach, these books engage students with their visual and graphic data and help them to form an understanding of their personal histories and the history of Australia.

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Foundation: Personal and Family Histories 60-pp softcover.8211232 AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

Year 4:First Contacts 64-pp softcover.8187130 AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

Year 2:The Past in the Present 64-pp softcover.8147947 AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

Year 6:Australia as a Nation 64-pp softcover.8152148 AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

Year 7: The Ancient World64-pp softcover.8344684 AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

Year 1:Family Life 64-pp softcover.8138670 AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

Year 5:The Australian Colonies 68-pp softcover.8132331 AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

Year 3:Community and Remembrance 64-pp softcover.8187113 AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

STUDENT WORKBOOKS FOR SIX OF THESE TITLES P322 & 323


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Australia Pre-1800 4 full-colour A3 laminated posters.8288635 AUD $14.95 NZD $20.00

World Explorers 4 full-colour A3 laminated posters.8288627 AUD $14.95 NZD $20.00

Nationhood and Federation 4 full-colour A3 laminated posters.8300489 AUD $14.95 NZD $20.00

Post Federation Migration4 full-colour A3 laminated posters.8300497

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Australian MapsHelp children to understand the way timelines work to represent chronology. These Australian Curriculum-aligned posters show the sense of adventure and exploration displayed by early Indigenous peoples, European explorers and civic leaders. These maps and timelines are an invaluable asset for every classroom, either displayed for constant reference or laminated for small-group work.

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Australian Geographic HistoryWritten specifically to support teachers implementing the Australian Curriculum, this series from Australian Geographic covers content for Year 4 (First Contacts), Year 5 (The Australian Colonies) and Year 6 (Australia as a Nation). Each title includes primary and secondary source materials giving children a direct look into Australia’s past, from the explorers that arrived before European settlement right through to the key people who shaped modern-day Australia.32-pp hardcover. Middle/Upper Primary.


The First FleetExamines the reasons why a colony was settled in NSW and chronicles the events that befell the First Fleet on its journey.8298008

They Came to Australia Learn what motivated our early explorers, such as Hartog and Cook.8297970

Strangers in the Land Trace the interactions between the European settlers and Indigenous peoples, as European explorers expanded settlement.8298041

A Failure to Understand Looks at the monumental clash between European colonists and the Aboriginal peoples.8297831

The Voyages of James Cook Learn the story of Lieutenant James Cook, who rose from obscurity to lead a scientific exploration to the South Pacific and charted the coastlines of New Zealand and Australia. 8361636

Year 4—Australian Curriculum Strand: First Contacts

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Convicts of the First FleetRead about the British convicts selected in 1787 to be sent to the other side of the world to establish a new penal colony.8371615

A Hunger for LandIndigenous resistance failed to stop Europeans securing the finest grazing and farming lands, and land ownership grew into an Australian obsession.8398041

The First Colonial GovernorsThe early governors of NSW were granted extraordinarily wide powers and ruled almost unchallenged. Even so, they had to struggle against entrenched corruption and poor discipline.8363869


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On the Sheep’s Back Find out how NSW became the main source of wool for the mills of Britain.8371631

Exploring Australia As more free settlers arrived and convicts were being freed, demand for land grew.8361644

Life in Colonial Australia Find out how people lived, from the convicts to the elite.8297988

Governors, Squatters and Battlers Meet entrepreneurs, squatters and workers who shaped the nation.8298059

Gold RushesSee how the discovery of gold transformed the colonies.8298024

Major Events in Colonial History Looks at crucial events, such as the Eureka Stockade, and their impact on Australia.8298016

Immigration Since 1901 20th century Australia was shaped by the massive contribution made by immigrants.8298032

The Right to Vote Australia’s colonies were world leaders in opening up the right to vote and stand for election.8371640

Across the Seas Learn about why immigrants made the long journey to Australia.8298067

Milestones to Democracy The progress made by the Australian colonies in the development of democratic institutions.8398050

They Shaped AustraliaMeet key individuals who contributed to Australia’s development.8298083

Creating a Constitution The single Act that has stood the test of time as the basis of our nation.8361652

Visions of a NationHow a group of powerful individuals gathered to push for federation.8297996

Coming to Australia In 1946, a great immigration program began to rapidly increase Australia’s population.8398025

Free Settlers Documents the flow of immigrants in the early 19th century. 8398033

Towards a Free Land As the non-convict population increased, demands for each colony to self-govern grew.8371623

Year 5—Australian Curriculum Strand: The Australian Colonies

Year 6—Australian Curriculum Strand: Australia as a Nation


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Comprehensive coverage of the Australian Curriculum History Year 4 topic area ‘First Contacts’ in student-friendly texts accompanied by lavish photographs and illustrations from the Australian Geographic archives.Eight 32-pp hardcovers.8414988AUD $150.00 NZD $180.00

Year 5: The Australian ColoniesComprehensive coverage of the Australian Curriculum History Year 5 topic area ‘The Australian Colonies’ in student-friendly texts accompanied by lavish photographs and illustrations from the Australian Geographic archives.Eight 32-pp hardcovers.8415008AUD $150.00 NZD $180.00

Year 6: Australia as a NationComprehensive coverage of the Australian Curriculum History Year 6 topic area ‘Australia as a Nation’ in student-friendly texts accompanied by lavish photographs and illustrations from the Australian Geographic archives.Eight 32-pp hardcovers.8415024AUD $150.00 NZD $180.00


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Foundation: Personal and Family Histories 86-pp softcover.8285389 AUD $39.95 NZD $40.00

Year 1:Present and Past Family Life 86-pp softcover.8285397 AUD $39.95 NZD $40.00

Year 2:The Past in the Present 86-pp softcover.8285400 AUD $39.95 NZD $40.00

Year 3:Community and Remembrance 86-pp softcover.8285418 AUD $39.95 NZD 40.00

Year 4:First Contacts 95-pp softcover.8285426 AUD $39.95 NZD $40.00

Year 5:The Australian Colonies99-pp softcover.8285434 AUD $39.95 NZD $40.00

Year 6:Australia as a Nation 96-pp softcover.8285442 AUD $39.95 NZD $40.00

RIC Publications Australian Curriculum History Aligned to the Australian Curriculum History, each book in this series offers a vehicle for practising the skills laid down by the Historical Skills strand to answer key inquiry questions. The activities in each unit give students the opportunity to practise historical skills while addressing concepts that aid historical understanding. Where appropriate, links between the content of each unit and the general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities have been recognised.

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Foundation: People Live in Places 94-pp softcover.8331251 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00

Year 1: Places Have Distinctive Features94-pp softcover.8331269 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00

Year 2: People Are Connected To Many Places 94-pp softcover.8331277 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00

Year 3: Places Are Both Similar and Different 94-pp softcover.8331285 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00

Year 4: The Earth’s Environment Sustains All Life 94-pp softcover.8331293 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00

Year 5: Characteristics of Places 94-pp softcover.8331306 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00

Year 6: A Diverse and Connected World 94-pp softcover.8331314 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00

RIC Publications Australian Curriculum GeographyThis series uses the Geographical Knowledge and Understanding strand of the Australian Curriculum as a vehicle for practising the skills laid down by the Geographical and Inquiry Skills strand to answer the key inquiry questions. Each book is organised into sections dependent on the number of content descriptions in the Geographical Knowledge and Understanding strand for that year. Within each section is a number of 4-page units that explore different aspects of the content description linked to the key inquiry questions. The activities in each unit give students the opportunity to practise geographical skills while addressing concepts that aid geographical understanding. Where appropriate, links between the content of each unit and the general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities have been recognised.

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Australian Curriculum GeographyEach book is divided into three clear sections that connect to the Australian Curriculum Geography—Describing Places, Using Spaces and Environmental Features. As students complete the activities they will be learning and practising a range of geographical skills, such as sorting and classifying, mapping, labelling, matching, graphing and conducting simple surveys to collect data.

Foundation: People Live in Places 60-pp softcover.8239219 AUD $38.95 NZD $39.00

Year 4: The Environment Sustains Life 60-pp softcover.8239278 AUD $38.95 NZD $39.00

Year 2: People Are Connected To Places 60-pp softcover.8239251 AUD $38.95 NZD $39.00

Year 6: A Diverse and Connected World 60-pp softcover.8239286 AUD $38.95 NZD $39.00

Year 1: Places Have Distinctive Features60-pp softcover.8239235 AUD $38.95 NZD $39.00

Year 5: Characteristics of Places 60-pp softcover.8243306 AUD $38.95 NZD $39.00

Year 3: Places Are Similar and Different 60-pp softcover.8239260 AUD $38.95 NZD $39.00

Year 7 (Unit 1)Resources in the World 64-pp softcover.8344545 AUD $38.95 NZD $39.00

Year 7 (Unit 2)Place and Liveability56-pp softcover. 8344553 AUD $38.95 NZD $39.00

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Beginning GeographyIncorporates strands direct from Australian Curriculum Geography to help develop early geography skills and concepts—such as basic map skills, landforms and bodies of water, continents and oceans—through fun activities and worksheets.112-pp softcover. Lower/Middle Primary.8276749 AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00

Exploring GeographyIncorporating strands of Australian Curriculum Geography, these books cover areas such as location, political division, physical features, resources and culture. Easy-to-read maps, appealing images, and ideas for promoting individual research make these ideal curriculum-support materials.Each 126–128-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary.

Each AUD $42.95 NZD $43.00

8276811 Africa8276845 Antarctica8276790 Asia

8276773 Australia and Oceania8276802 Europe

8276757 North America8276765 South America

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Australian Curriculum Aboriginal StudiesSupport the teaching and learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history content as found in the Australian Curriculum. Includes three sections: Investigating Country/Place, Investigating Culture and Investigating People. There are 21 four-page units of work with curriculum links to the Australian Curriculum Geography, History, Science and The Arts, and cross-curricular links to English, Technologies, Mathematics, and Health and Physical Education. Teacher’s notes, key questions and suggested resources are also included. 90-pp softcover.8411509 Foundation 8411517 Years 1–2 8411525 Years 3–4 8411533 Years 5–6


Oxford Australian Curriculum AtlasesEngaging coverage of the Australian Curriculum Geography, History and Science content, developing students’ mapping skills and providing practical and inquiry-based activities along with digital interactive topic introductions.

Asia Is Our NeighbourStrong support resource to help you address this cross-curriculum priority area as identified by the Australian Curriculum.52-pp softcover. Foundation/Lower Primary.8299078

AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

Asia: Our NeighbourIntegrate a study of Asia into your everyday teaching as you explore in depth Australia’s relationship with Asia across all learning areas. Each activity sheet is designed to develop students’ understanding of the Asian region as well as Asian societies, cultures, beliefs, people and environments.60-pp softcover. Middle/Upper Primary/Lower Secondary.8285784

AUD $36.95 NZD $37.00

Foundation–Year 296-pp full-colour softcover. 8280617 AUD $26.95 NZD $32.50

Years 3–4154-pp full-colour softcover. 8280625 AUD $29.95 NZD $36.00

Years 5–6202-pp full-colour softcover. 8280633 AUD $32.95 NZD $39.50

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Australian Curriculum Civics and CitizenshipThis user-friendly series means you can hit the ground running to meet the requirements of the new Australian Curriculum Civics and Citizenship without any planning headaches! To demonstrate knowledge, students will use their research skills, work in groups, question, sequence, experiment, create, organise, interpret and voice their opinion.

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Art Ideas for Primary TeachersTransform art lessons into fun and creative experiences! Designed to help you meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum Visual Arts, the activities are not only practical but also provide students with the opportunity to be creative, expressive and imaginative. Copymasters and examples of finished pieces accompany the activities. Each 72-pp softcover. 8299107 Book 1 (Foundation–Year 2)8314055 Book 2 (Years 3–6)

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Awesome Art and Craft Vibrantly creative and uniquely inventive art and craft projects to encourage children to develop, explore and enhance their visual arts experiences across drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, textile art, papier mâché, puppet making, costumes, colour theory, mosaics and much more! 102-pp softcover.

8384441 Ages 4-5 8384467 Ages 8-118384459 Ages 6-7

Features:• Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions

accompanied by full-colour photographs• Detailed class preparation notes on how

to set up each activity • Additional teaching notes• Clear explanations of visual arts terminology

and techniques, along with instructions on how to apply these principles to children’s art

• Templates for some projects. The activities utilise inexpensive, recycled or readily-available materials.


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