Analysis of ezine article by K. Kris Hirst, ‘Hochdorf Princely Seat.’ The article examines the contents of the Hochdorf grave, a Celtic grave dated to c.530-400 BCE and providing evidence of beer production, life of a chieftain and significant evidence of funerary practices.

Analysis of Paul Lewis’ article, ‘A Greek Treasure in France’ published in The New York Times. The article examines the contents of the Vix burial dated 500 BCE and containing items from Britain and Greece, providing evidence for Celtic trade, social structure and burial practices.

crossword based on Jacquie French’s novel, Hitler’s Daughter.

Worksheet to accompany the Youtube video, ‘Mummies: Frozen in Time’. The video covers various mummies in the U.S., the finds at Qilakitsoq, autopsies on frozen remains from the 1845 Franklin Expedition, Spirit Cave Man, the Chinchorro mummies, the bog bodies, the Coptic Christian mummies at the University of Colorado and (briefly) Egyptian mummies. This resource is part of a unit of work, The Treatment and Display of Human Remains, NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Metalanguage mix and match activity using key words and concepts relating to Jacqui French’s novel, Hitler’s Daughter.

Close study of a passage to analyse the features employed by Jackie French to create the setting, atmosphere, feelings and power structures between characters. This resource is part of a unit of work on Jackie French’s novel, Hitler’s Daughter.

True or false revision activity. Students are provided with 30 statements about the topic, Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE. They must decide if the statements are true or false. This activity is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies: Option G: Greece - Spartan Society to to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.

Mapping activity requiring students to locate key geographical features relating to the topic Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra. Designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies: Greece - Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.

Worksheet to accompany the excellent Misunderstood Moments. The Spartan Myth. For a 20-minute lecture, this video certainly packs in outstanding research and dispels the myths about Spartan society being centred entirely on militarism and the Spartan Legend of invincibility. This resource is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies: Option G. Greece - Spartan society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.

Analysis of article written by Owen Jarus posted on LiveScience , History of Ancient Sparta. The article is a basic overview of all things Spartan from the Mycenaean to the Roman period. There is nothing new here, but it is a basic narrative of the chronology of Laconia. This activity is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the Higher School Certificate. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies - Option G. Greece - Spartan society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.

Worksheet to accompany the documentary Secrets in the Dust. The film covers the Persian Empire under Cyrus II and Darius I, the initial discovery of Persepolis by Herzfeld and Krefler in the 1930s and more recent archaeological work by a team led by Amanda Dusting from Sydney University. The video is available on YouTube. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical periods: Option D Persia - Cyrus II to Darius III.

Revision activity consisting of 30 statements that students must identify if they are true or false.

Research and sequencing activity for the topic Persia. From Cyrus II to Darius III. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course. Historical Periods - Option D. Persia – Cyrus II to the Death of Darius III

Analysis of artile from BBC News, Cyrus Cylinder: How a Persian monarch inspired Jefferson (author unstated). The article examines how Cyrus’ policy of freedom of worship was been the inspiration for Thomas Jefferson’s inclusion of this in the constitution of the U.S., and by extension to other modern states. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Part IV - Historical Periods. Option D. Persia – Cyrus II to the Death of Darius III.

Word search using metalanguage from the topic: Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius - Pompeii and Herculaneum. Higher School Certificate course. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Numeracy activities for the topic SIRXWHS002 Contribute to Work Health and Safety: analysis of information in a table and pie chart.

Extract from Sean Dorney’s book, The Sandline Affair, giving details of how the Bougainville War emerged and developed. The student activity uses this information to complete a mind map.

Analysis of article in Current World Archaeology by Joanne Berry and Sarah Court entitled, What’s new in Pompeii. The article focus on various forms of damage to remains and conservation works at both sites. Perfect article on current conservation work. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course, Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Worksheet with answers for the video, Raising the Steaks, produced by the American Angus. The video examines how cattle are raised on farms, fattened for sale to a feedlot, further fattened and managed by a feedlot, transported to an abattoir for processing, the meat cut and packaged and transported to restaurants and retailers and then sold to the public. Three primary, family-based enterprises are examined. The theme is the humane treatment of livestock at all parts of the supply line. This resource is part of a unit of work on Beef Cattle Production. NSW Stage 5 Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Article from the SBS Network World News site, Effects of WWI lingered long in Australia. Highly readable and detailed article on the political, economic and social impact of the war on Australia. Particularly interesting is the statement that Germany paid its last reparation payment to Australia as late as 1990! This resource is part of a unit of work on Australians in World War I, Depth Study 3: Australians at War. NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.