PDF Resources (History & Geography)
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Free for SubscribersResource: Edmund Hillary
$2.00Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to stand on the summit of Mount Everest on 29 May 1953. Hillary also visited the North and South Poles during his lifetime – a true explorer of extreme climates.
This resource examines his life and achievements and aligns with Year 3 and 6 Australian Curriculum History, Geography and HASS.
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Resource: Egyptian Exploration of Punt
$3.00Thousands of years ago the Ancient Egyptians established trade networks by exploring out from the Nile River valley, along the African coast.
Intrepid explorers in their own right, these ancient people brought back exotic and rare items and laid the foundations of trade routes that were to become increasingly important through History.
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Resource: England in the ‘Age of Discovery’
$3.00This resource examines the political and social situation in England during the 15th to 18th centuries. It explains England’s role in the voyages of exploration, as well as describing the conditions which led to the establishment of colonies and ultimately, the settlement of Australia.
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Resource: Ennin
$2.00Ennin was a 9th century Japanese Buddhist monk who travelled to China and left a record of 9th century China from an outside perspective.
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Resource: Environmental Issues
$0.00There are many issues which can become the focus of political campaigns. This resource describes some examples of environmental issues (and slogans), which are either in the news, or often raised as areas of concern.
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Resource: Environments in Africa
$3.00Designed to complement the Regions of Africa resource, this resource examines the different environments encountered by a range of explorers and traders in Africa.
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Resource: Environments in Asia
$3.00Designed to complement the Regions of Asia resource, this resource examines the different environments encountered by a range of explorers and travellers in Asia
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Resource: Environments in North America
$3.00Designed to complement the Regions of North America resource, this resource examines the different environments encountered by a range of explorers and settlers in North America.
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Resource: Environments in South America
$3.00Designed to complement the Regions of South America resource, this resource examines the different environments encountered by a range of explorers and settlers in South America.
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Resource: Eratosthenes – The Father of Geography
$2.00Resource on Eratosthenes, known as ‘the Father of Geography’.
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Resource: Erik the Red
$2.00Erik the Red was the 10th century Viking explorer who spent 3 years exploring Greenland and then encouraged Viking settlement there.
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Resource: Estevanico
$2.00This resource considers the life history and contribution of Estevanico, who was a North African slave who explored parts of North America in the 16th century.
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Resource: Eureka Stockade
$4.00The Eureka Stockade (and associated rebellion) is sometimes regarded as a fundamental step in the development of Australian democracy.
The resource aligns with Australian Curriculum History, Civics and Citizenship and HASS for years 5 and 6.
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Resource: Europe in the ‘Age of Discovery’
$5.00A resource which describes the social, technological and political background in Europe between the 15th and 18th centuries, which led to the voyages of exploration around the world. The origins of conditions from the 14th century and before provide context, whilst a detailed description of Europe’s interest in controlling the spice trade is provided.
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Resource: Explorers in Different Climates
$0.00This resource suggests topics for further study, citing explorers from different time periods, who explored areas with a range of different climates – from Ice Age Australia, to the Sahara Desert and Mount Everest.
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Resource: Exploring Lake Mungo
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