Australia Day

A Brief History Of Australia – YouTube (5:59)https://youtu.be/PhY9PBceqYY

An animated history of Australia, from European discovery to modern-day Australia. Funny, slap-stick humour, with a little satire thrown in.

Australia Day Animations – The First Colony – YouTube (1:28)https://youtu.be/H2xFJ4QkJMs

Animated story of the first fleet bringing the new settlers

Welcome to Australiahttp://busyteacher.org/18797-welcome-to-australia.html

This is a PowerPoint presentation about Australia, its sights and animals, mainly in pictures (Yr 3-6) NB! Click on the right-hand side “Download the Worksheet”

Australia Dayhttp://www.activityvillage.co.uk/australia-day

Australia Day is celebrated on the 26th January each year. Various activities: e.g. animals, facts and videos (Yr 4-6)

Australia. The Upside Down Worldhttp://busyteacher.org/11155-ausrtalia-the-upside-down-world.html

This ppt presentation can be used to encourage students to speak about Australia, to develop their skills in speaking and reading. A PowerPoint Presentation with facts and pictures (Yr 6-8) NB! Click on the right-hand side “Download the Worksheet”

ESL Holiday Lessons: English Lesson on Australia Dayhttp://www.eslholidaylessons.com/01/australia_day.html

ESL Holiday Lessons: Reading/Listening Comprehension text with various activities (Yr 7-9)

The Art of Speaking “STRINE”https://www.firstlighttravel.com/blog/the-art-of-speaking-strine-australian-slang

Australian Slang: Referred to as Strine, Australian slang is a language of its own (Yr 7-9)

What’s the big deal about Australia Day / January 26th? – YouTube (2:41)https://youtu.be/eJRW_XlJKX4

This video by GetUp! asks us if the date can be changed so everyone can celebrate our amazing country (Yr 7-9)

Invasion Day protests held across nation and in London to challenge Australia Day date – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-26/invasion-day-protests-call-for-australia-day-date-change/11900422Protesters opposed to the celebration of Australia Day on January 26 are making their voices heard across the nation, as well as in London where a small crowd gathered at a statue of Captain James Cook.