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Website and App Reviews
By Nigel Paul
Issue 128, Term 1 2024
AEC for schools: Teacher resources https://education.aec.gov.au/teacher-resources/ This Australian Electoral Commission website aims to enhance the practical skills teachers need to teach electoral education as part of the Australian Curriculum, in Civics and Citizenship. The professional lea
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paul
Issue 126, Term 3 2023
Access Mars https://accessmars.withgoogle.com A joint development between Google and NASA, Access Mars enables users to explore a 3D replica of the planet’s surface as recorded by the Curiosity Rover. Key points are regarding the geology of the surface are analysed. SCIS no: 5453234
Explore the Aussie–Kiwi relationship using primary sources
By Yasheeka Bertram, Rene Burton
Issue 126, Term 3 2023
Primary sources reflect a close friendship Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand have a close relationship and shared history including Anzac traditions, food and sport. Many primary sources reflect our close ties, such as photos of our Anzac troops serving together at Gallipoli, and our riva
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 127, Term 4 2023
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures https://www.abc.net.au/education/topic-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-histories-cultures/13651178 ABC Education has collected a plethora of resources pertinent to most aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histo
Website and App reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 129, Term 2 2024
Big Weather (and how to survive it) https://www.abc.net.au/education/digibooks/big-weather-and-how-to-survive-it/101749988 Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods and bushfires are the focus of this ABC resource. Students in years 5–10 are encouraged to research and discuss our cha
Increase your digital resources for free with the SCIS Collections
By Renate Beilharz
Issue 129, Term 2 2024
Schools Catalogue Information Services (SCIS) subscribers can now add entire collections of free digital resources to their library management system (LMS). These curated collections include high-quality resources available for the education sector at no cost. By having access to these collection