Along with Asia, the countries of the Pacific are geographically Australia's closest neighbours. However many Australians know little about this region. AusAID commissioned the AEF to develop this resource that aims to:
support and promote the study of the Pacific in secondary schools, Years 7-10
develop teacher and student knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the Pacific
engage students with events in the region and understand Australia's role in the Pacific.
Students can develop their knowledge and understanding of the Pacific region, its history and geography, its political and social development, and its people and their cultures.
It is accompanied by a professional learning program for teachers.
Speakers: Justin Breheny, Professor Tim Lindsey, Chris Wardlaw, Anna Rose
Video: 11:38
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Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest.
'We can bring trade barriers down but if we don’t have cultural engagement in the neighbourhood we are not going take advantage of those benefits.'
