Inquiry Topics - Resources for Teachers

This playlist has been created with a mixture of videos related to the topic. Videos include focus on important days in the Australian calendar.

Do you know why we have a public holiday on 26 January - Australia Day? In this clip from Behind the News, investigate different perspectives on this national holiday and find out how people commemorate it.

This resource has been developed with specific reference to the content descriptions for Year 3 students. There are curriculum links, introductory activities, themes and activities.

This is a resource with four related sets of student activities that explore the cultural diversity found in Australian communities. It looks at the significance of groups and communities and their relationship to identity. It also explores significant days and customs recognised by different communities in Australia. The resource explores the benefits and challenges of living in a diverse society. It includes video, quizzes, writing and reflection tasks, discussion questions and links to a teacher guide.