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Japan and the West

Topic

The arrival of the Portuguese on Japanese shores in 1543 marked the beginning of Japan’s first interactions with the West.

Japan under the Shoguns (794-1867)

Module

Examine Japan under the Shoguns (794-1867), focusing on the feudal system and its societal impacts.

Japanese

Topic

Japanese migrants first came to Australia in the late 1800s.

Language in print

Module

This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Languages for years 7–10.

Life under the Shoguns

Topic

Explore the intricate social hierarchy of feudal Japan during the shogunate era, characterised by distinct classes and roles.

Literature

Topic

The Story of The Stone is regarded by many as the greatest example of Chinese literature, and as one of the masterpieces of world literature.

Literature: Joan Lindsay - 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'

Topic

This activity provides students with context and background information about the physical location and cultural environment in which Picnic at Hanging Rock is set.

Mapping weather

Topic

In 1877, meteorologist and astronomer Henry Russell produced the first published weather map for the colony of New South Wales.

Media and information literacy

Module 

A resource for educators teaching digital and/or media literacy in their classrooms. 

Medium Aevum - The Middle Age

Module

This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: History for Year 8 students. It adopts an inquiry learning approach that develops students’ skills in investigating the Medieval Europe and the early modern world sub-strand. 

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