For Teachers
Here are some student activities and resources that link in with the Australian Curriculum.
My Australian Story novels
For 9+ readers
- Writing Diaries
- Castle Hill Rebellion watercolour sketch
- Australian Curriculum Connections Years 4 & 5
Further Resources
- https://mgnsw.org.au: La Perouse Museum Exhibition: European arrivals and First Contact, including the story of the French explorer Lapérouse
- https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/castle-hill-rebellion
- https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/flinders-circumnavigates-australia
- https://www.schoolessentials.com.au: for Scholastic Australia’s Teacher Notes for Castle Hill Rebellion
In Lonnie’s Shadow
Young adult readers 15+
- Word Blast from the Past!
- Work life in 19th century Melbourne
- Webquest
- Discussion Circles
- Reading Resource: Reimagining homeland–Little Lon
- Australian Curriculum Connections Years 9 & 10
Further Resources
- https://fordstreetpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Teachers-Notes-In-Lonnies-Shadow.pdf
- https://museumsvictoria.com.au Melbourne Museum Exhibition: Marvellous Melbourne
- https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au Heritage Council of Victoria: No. 17 Casselden Place