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Students read, sing and learn about the different areas that make up the school and the activities which occur there. This curriculum-aligned song targets outcomes of curriculum documents and supports and integrates classroom learning across key subject areas. Show Less

Students read, sing and learn about various modes of transportation and the people who make these systems work. This curriculum-aligned song targets outcomes of curriculum documents and supports and integrates classroom learning across key subject areas. Show Less

Students read, sing and learn as this environmental rap song highlights responsibility for protecting our planet, and provides students with simple, practical suggestions for caring for the environment such as the reuse, reduce, recycle approach. This curriculum-aligned song targets outcomes of curriculum documents and supports and integrates classroom learning across key subject areas. Show Less

Students read, sing and learn about cultural similarities and differences – such as food, clothing, shelter, customs, language, leisure and music – to help them to understand, celebrate, and embrace diversity. This curriculum-aligned song targets outcomes of curriculum documents and supports and integrates classroom learning across key subject areas. Show Less

What do we mean when we talk about connections to places? Are we connected by a long piece of string? Well, not exactly! Connections between people and places can be made in many different ways – through family heritage, travel, shopping, or personal interests – and with the help of technology, it’s easier than ever to create these connections. Show Less

What do a waterfall, a vegetable patch, and a bridge all have in common? They’re all features of the world around us! This Miniclip explores the difference between natural, managed, and constructed features in the environment through the use of real-world examples and animations. Show Less

All around the world, there are billions of people who call some place home. This Miniclip follows some new friends to explore the places where they live – an isolated dwelling, a village, a town, and a city! Students will discover the classifications for each of these settlements through clear explanations, fun characters, and simple aerial map views of each settlements’ density. Show Less

The food you eat, the clothes you wear, and the furniture you use. Chances are that all three of these things have been manufactured in countries other than your own, which means you interact with lots of countries before you even leave the house to go to school! We are connected with other countries through international trade of goods and services, education, and migration – including asylum seekers and refugees. This wonderfully animated Miniclip brings this myriad of global connections to life, and will encourage your students to start discussing the ways we are all connected, and the role we have as global citizens. Show Less

In this day and age, people all around the world are connected to each other in a variety of different ways. This Miniclip explores these global connections by focusing on international aid, tourism, and cultural events. How do these three things connect people from around the world? How is your classroom globally connected? With the help of this Miniclip, your students will discuss how the world is connected regardless of distance, and become more aware and active global citizens. Show Less

Mountains, valleys, islands, hills ... What makes our planet have such diverse landforms? Has it always been as it is now? In this clip we will learn that the landforms of the earth´s crust are due to internal and external processes that have been happening for millions of years. We will learn about tectonic plates and how they move, discover how they relate to the continents and the distribution of mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and learn how this determines the various land formations, inland and coastal. Show Less

What causes rain, snow, or a hurricane? The weather. In this video, we will learn about weather and its elements, including how these elements combine to produce atmospheric phenomena. We will also explore the difference between weather and climate, the different climate zones in our planet, and the importance of observing and predicting them both in our daily lives. Show Less

Rocks and minerals have been around since before human beings existed. Since the origins of the human race, we have used them in many diverse ways - from construction to jewelry. But where do they come from? How do they form? And what is the difference between a rock and a mineral? This video explains that we live on a planet compost of rocks. Students will learn the difference between minerals and rocks, they will discover the different types of rocks and how they are formed in the cycle of the rocks. Show Less

Geographical concepts such as measurement and the representation of features depicted through maps, globes and compasses are essential for understanding and using navigation tools effectively. Younger students will easily understand this concept with this specially designed Miniclips title, using spectacular graphics, easy to understand language and straightforward explanations. A must-see for all young geography students! Show Less

Introduce middle to senior primary students to Australia’s incredible natural wonder – the Great Barrier Reef! This clip uses beautiful under and over water footage to clearly explain what reefs are and where you find them. It also explains why the reef is so special and how it is threatened. It is accompanied by a detailed teacher pack that offers a wide variety of accompanying resources and extension activities to stimulate students’ interest and learning. Show Less

The concept of population is a significant aspect of geography. This clip defines and explains what population density is, and shows students how to calculate it by using simple mathematics. Using China as a case study, students will learn how the physical geography of countries influences where people live and how access to resources dictates the population density of regions. Show Less

Discover how the physical geography of places around the world influence the stereotypes generated about the people who live there. This clip uses stunning, high quality footage to demonstrate the diversity of physical geographies. The example of Mexico is used to highlight how stereotypes stem from responses to natural features in the environment. Show Less

Meet Stevie the Kiwi, an adventurous creature who will take students on a whirlwind trip to compare and contrast the human geography and landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. The programme includes concepts such as geographical mapping, population, and natural and built environments. It is accompanied by a comprehensive teacher resource pack that includes a variety of activities for diverse classrooms. Show Less

Objective: To study about forest conservation. Learning outcomes - students will be able to: 1. Understand the important role that forests play in the natural environment; 2. Understand that humans must protect forests and learn the ways that this can be done. Show Less

Objective: To study about forest conservation. Learning outcomes - students will be able to: 1. Understand the important role that forests play in the natural environment; 2. Understand that humans must protect forests and learn the ways that this can be done. Show Less

How does being socially connected or isolated affect the liveability of particular places? This clip showcases the experiences of three young Australians in very different geographical locations: the outback, outer suburbs and inner city. Each person shares the benefits and challenges that their place of residence offers in terms of being connected to their community – through examples like transportation, schooling, services and recreation. Show Less

Although renewable energies are seen as "clean and green", their development can often be cause for conflict. Some forms of renewable energy are also limited by weather and climate. Examine the pros and cons of a variety of renewable energy sources with this title that draws examples from the UK, India and Europe. The de-carbonisation of energy is discussed and tidal, hydro-electric power, wind, solar, biomass and biogas are all considered. Show Less

This clip looks at two case studies that feature local infrastructure projects aimed at improving aspects of liveability for the community. The first is an international example – Copenhagen’s cycling highways, and the second focuses on design features of Australian skate parks. Featuring interviews with the designers and users of these projects, this resource will help students apply geographical concepts to real life examples. Show Less

There are deserts all over the world - even in Antarctica! This clip describes what makes an area a desert, what it is like to live in a desert, and the impact we have on deserts. Stunning footage of the world's deserts bring this geography resource to life. Show Less

What would it be like not to know when you will eat next? Unfortunately this is a way of life for one in seven people worldwide. This clip is a compelling and honest look at reasons for unequal access to food such as insufficient financial means, poor access to safe water and nutritious food, distribution and geographical issues. Simple animations and explanations make this complex topic accessible to younger audiences. Show Less

The Asia Pacific region is the largest region in the world covering 17% of the earth's land surface. This clip introduces viewers to the geographic and economic characteristics of nations in the Asia Pacific Region. It explores the impending threat from climate change for many of its low-lying island nations which are effectively sinking in to the ocean. Show Less