Programs for Schools
Biotechnology Online
The Biotechnology Online Secondary School Resource provides balanced and factual information about biotechnology. It has been designed to fit with Australian State and Territory Science curriculums, with cross-over into Studies of Society and the Environment to allow for broader discussion of issues.
www.biotechnologyonline.gov.au
Bullying. No way!
School communities around Australia can increase understanding about the issues surrounding bullying, harassment and violence, hear others' stories, find out about resources, and share strategies and success stories across the nation.
Civics and Citizenship Education
The Civics and Citizenship Education website provides teaching and learning resources relating to all aspects of the democratic process in Australia. It includes knowledge and understanding of our democratic heritage, political and legal structures and the shared values underpinning our pluralistic and multicultural society, such as freedom, tolerance, respect, responsibility and inclusion.
www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au
Classroom Antarctica
Classroom Antarctica is designed to help both teachers and students gain a greater awareness of the global importance of Antarctica, of Australia's role in Antarctica, past and present, and our commitment to its future. We can learn much from studying Antarctica and the Southern Ocean and their ecosystems, how scientific programs are supported there and how people live in the harsh, isolated environment.
www.classroom.antarctica.gov.au
Copyright Aware
The Copyright Aware Website is a source of news, ideas and resources for schools on responsible information use and copyright law.
CyberNetrix (13-16)
CyberNetrix is an Internet safety education program for secondary school aged students. It forms part of the NetAlert CyberSafe Schools program and contains interactive activities for children to use.
CyberQuoll (8-12)
CyberQuoll is an Internet safety program for primary schools. It forms part of NetAlert's CyberSafe Schools initiative and is designed to help children learn important Internet safety messages.
Education - Quarantine
In a number of states in Australia, quarantine is an important part of the curriculum and has links to a number of different learning areas, including science and the environment. AQIS has developed a wide range of education resources, fact sheets and activities for teachers and students, including information for students studying their HSC (or equivalent).
Educational Resources
Australian Bureau of Statistics page for School teachers with resources for teachers and academics. Information on the library extension program, education and training statistics, and reference material.
Emergency Management for Schools
A comprehensive resource on emergency management for Australian students and teachers, from late Primary to late Secondary. It contains many generic lesson plans, images, history, links, and other information for learning about all aspects of emergency management. Following the Indian Ocean tsunami, new material has been developed to explain the recent disaster.
Explore & Educate (CSIRO)
CSIRO, Australia's largest research organisation, operates a range of science education projects to alert school students, their families and teachers to the contribution of CSIRO and other scientific research to our community; encourage students to take up careers in science, engineering and technology and to engage and enthuse students, teachers and the wider community about science and its applications.
Fabulous Facts about Australia
Fabulous facts about Australia's distinctive landscape. Includes Australia through time; dimensions; landforms; land tenure.
For Students - CSIRO Land and Water
Information for students, teachers and school projects. These pages allow you to explore many useful resources for school projects and activities related to land and water from CSIRO Land & Water.
Global Education
The Global Education website aims to increase the amount and quality of teaching of global education in Australian primary and secondary schools.
www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au
Green Machine Science Education Centre
Provides innovative and creative science programs for primary and secondary students and teachers. Programs include CREST, Double Helix Science Club and Holiday Science.
InnovatED
InnovatED is an educational website designed to teach children about intellectual property. It comprises of lessons plans, case studies and student activities and games.
Making Multicultural Australia
Teacher and student resources on multiculturalism, cultural diversity and tolerance. This site was established to assist teachers with finding quality resources on multicultural education, anti-racism and exploring new strategies to promote cultural tolerance.
www.multiculturalaustralia.gov.au
Racism. No Way.
Racism. No Way aims to tackle racism in schools in Australia, through providing teachers, school students, parents and governors with games, research and lesson ideas that explore the causes and effects of racism for practical use in the classroom.
ReefED
Inside Reef Ed, you'll find a wonderful collection of resources about the amazing animals, plants, habitats and features of the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you are looking for information for a project or just want to learn more about the Reef, Reef Ed is the perfect place to explore the wonders of Australia's most precious reef ecosystem, the Great Barrier Reef.
Resources on Australian Citizenship
Resources index page on Australian Citizenship. Includes links to puzzles and games for students; teaching resources, classroom activities and lesson ideas for teachers; facts and statistics; citizenship forms and how to order Australian Citizenship material.
Students & Teachers [Bureau of Meteorology]
Curriculum materials and education resources for use in primary and secondary school subject areas, such as mathematics, health and physical education, science, society and environment and geography, including learning outcomes, teacher lesson plans and student worksheets for use in the classroom, plus other education kits
Students Kits on Foreign and Trade Policy
This is the index page for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade students site. The student kits look at aspects of foreign and trade policy which could potentially affect young people's lives today.
Sustainability Education
Sustainability education develops skills, knowledge and values that promote behaviour in support of a sustainable environment. It is not confined to formal schooling. It also occurs in a wide range of non-formal education settings at work and at home.
The Real Game
The Real Game website provides information on a series of career education and life skills programmes that help students make the connection between school and their future life so that they will be more likely to experience a smooth transition into the world of work.
Theme Pages for Australian Schools
EdNA Online is a service that aims to support and promote the benefits of the Internet for learning, education and training in Australia. On this part of EdNA Online you can find links evaluated quality resources on a range of topics.
TravelSmart Australia
TravelSmart is about reducing our reliance on cars and making smart choices about other forms of transport. We can all play a part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the quality of life for ourselves and our community.
Youth Challenge - teaching human rights and responsibilities
Youth Challenge is a human rights education program developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission. It is designed to educate school students about human rights and responsibilities through role-plays, guided activities, surveys, personal stories and prompted questions for discussion.
