Celebration Time!

Here at OpenSTEM we have a saying “we have a resource on that” and we have yet to be caught out on that one! It is a festive time of year and if you’re looking for resources reflecting that theme, then here are some suggestions:

Celebrations in Australia – a resource covering the occasions we celebrate here in Australia

Celebrations Around the World – a resource comparing some familiar and some different celebrations around the world

Celebrations in the Past – sometimes students can gain a new approach on the past by seeing how familiar celebrations used to be commemorated. This resource looks at a range of celebrations (including Christmas) and has lots of historic photos and images to help students experience a different perspective.

If you’re looking for activities to keep spirits alive in the final weeks of term, or ways of keeping excited young people entertained, then we have some resources which may help:

Games from the Past – students can play a variety of games from around the world and through time. Some of these are good for running around in open spaces and some can be done in the classroom. All of the them tie in to themes that students have covered in HASS subjects through the year.

Food in the Past – if you’re looking for ideas for a class party or other celebration, this resource contains recipes for celebratory foods from around the world and through time – students can experience the past through their taste buds!

If you’re looking for stories – Living in the Past and Children In the Past contain tales of fictional children in realistic historic settings around the world, including Australia.

These are just some of our resources that can be used to brighten up the final weeks of the year and keep students engaged. If you have a subscription, now might be a good time to browse through the site checking for new or updated resources or grabbing that resource that you saw earlier and thought looked interesting.

However you celebrate, all of us at OpenSTEM wish you a very Merry Festive Season and a wonderful start to 2018! We look forward to catching up in the New Year!