3.+Online+Resources

= Online Resources  = // On this page I have include resources that could be used throughout different stages of teaching this topic. All of the resources are free and easy to access and use. You will also find that some of these resources are not directly related to this particular SOSE topic but can be easily adapted and implemented into the topic. While this page is for online resources there are two books that are an excellent resource for this unit the names and the authors have been added at the bottom of the page. //


 * Short Videos **

This website provides short videos of different eras in Australian history. There are clips that relate to multiculturalism and shows different customs, practices, beliefs and values that were brought to and practised in Australia. Also, it provides clips on the hardships some of immigrants faced when moving to Australia.

Home Page

Clips on Multiculturalism

Clips on Beliefs

I have also included the link to Clips on Indigenous Perspective Although they may not have immigrated to Australia they are still part of what makes Australia. Their customs and beliefs have played an important part in shaping today's Australia.


 * Lessons, lesson ideas and activities **

This website provides lessons and lesson ideas that relate to immigration, cultures and multiculturalism. There is also a list of different websites that you can access relating to the topic. @http://www.primaryschool.com.au/index.php

This website provides some different activities that could be used with the students in the class as ice breaker activities or to get the students thinking about culture and multiculturalism. http://www.youthwebonline.com/teachers/activities/culture/index.html


 * Websites **

This website gives information on different religions and different cultural events that are conducted throughout the year. @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/

This website looks at many different cultural issues present and past. http://www.multiculturalaustralia.edu.au/ 


 * Books **

These are 2 great and very different books that relate well to this topic.

The Arrival Author Shaun Tan This book has no words and the story is interpreted through the black and white illustrations.

My Place Author Nadia Wheatley This book looks at Australian from settlement to present day, looking at important periods in Australian history. The story is supported by illustrations.

By Heather Scott 12257766 ED3441