English AEF resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum

Arts Unit: The Art of Growing Rice

Explore the importance of rice to many Asian countries and use the theme of growing rice as stimulus for creating and performing.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 1 and 2.View more

Vietnam: Young People, Old Country (upper primary)

This SOSE/Geography/History resource presents units about Vietnam designed for use with upper primary students.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 5 to 7.View more

The River

A picture storybook set in China. Contrasts traditional and contemporary China through the eyes of a young girl who goes on a quest.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 5.View more

The Really Big Food Project

This large-format book focuses on an investigation of rice by students who undertake a class project.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 3, 5 and 6.View more

The Really Big Beliefs Project

This large-format book explores the diversity of beliefs in Australia via a student project construct.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 5 to 8.View more

Snapshots of Asia: China

Food, celebrations, the environment and many more aspects of life in China form the focus of this big book. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

Snapshots of Asia: India

This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of India whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

Snapshots of Asia: Indonesia

This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of Indonesia whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

Snapshots of Asia: Japan

This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of Japan whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

Snapshots of Asia: Korea

This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of Korea whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

Snapshots of Asia: Malaysia

This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of Malaysia whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

Snapshots of Asia: Thailand

This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of Thailand whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

Snapshots of Asia: the Philippines

This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of the Philippines whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

Snapshots of Asia: Vietnam

This big book is an excellent way to introduce knowledge and appreciation of Vietnam whilst developing literacy skills in the primary classroom. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 1 to 5.View more

School's Out!

These highly readable portraits of six young people capture their interests, routines and aspirations whilst also exploring the role of film, television and computers across cultures. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 5 and 6.View more

Many Flowers

A collection of traditional Asian folk stories depicting the landscape, lifestyles, values and social structures of diverse countries. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 4 to 6.View more

Inside King Sejong's Gate

Inside King Sejong's Gate tells the story of Australian children visiting Korean children. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 5 and 6.View more

Indonesia Kaleidoscope

Learn more about Indonesian people, culture and society through six units of work, each introduced by a popular folktale. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 4 to 7.View more

Images of Asia: Symbols, Patterns and Designs

The diversity of the Arts in eight countries of Asia is conveyed in both traditional and contemporary visual representations. Alignment to the Australian Curriculum is provided for resource activities. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 3 to 7.View more

Images of Asia: Innovations

Explore examples of technical and cultural innovation in eight countries of Asia. Alignment to the Australian Curriculum is provided for resource activities. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 2 to 7.View more

Images of Asia: Environment

Investigate environmental challenges and human interaction with the environment in eight Asian countries. Alignment to the Australian Curriculum is provided for resource activities. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 5 to 7.View more

Images of Asia: Beliefs

Illustrates the diversity of religions in eight countries of Asia. Alignment to the Australian Curriculum is provided for resource activities. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 5 to 7.View more

Go Philippines! CD-ROM

Discover the Philippines, its people, history, geography and cultures through a series of exciting on-screen CD-ROM activities. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 5 to 7.View more

Go Indonesia

This site has been developed for use by students in the classroom or at home during their middle years of schooling. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 6 and 7.View more

Access Asia: Primary Teaching and Learning Units

Practical starting points for teachers to introduce Asian content into the primary curriculum. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 1 to 7.View more

60 to 170 Degrees East

This resource kit contains maps of Asia and various sub-regions within Asia, and sets of information and challenge cards along with a board game. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at year levels 5 and 6. View more

English/Literacy Unit: Kaleidoscope

Incorporate the book Australia Kaleidoscope into a program of study, with students working in groups to interpret and present a chapter to the class.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 5 to 7.View more

English/Literacy Unit: Snapshots: Photos and Meaning

Develop high-level visual literacy skills, as well as an understanding of the constructed nature of the texts through the Snapshots series.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 5 to 7.View more

English/Literacy Unit: Really Big Projects

Use the Really Big Projects construct as a model for research into an aspect of life in Asia.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 5 to 7.View more

English/Literacy Unit: Countries of Asia Discovery Tour

Find out more about a range of different cultures through texts about countries in Asia.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 1 to 4.View more

English/Literacy Unit: My Place, My Home

Use the art and ideas on the My Place section of this website to help students understand what they have in common with their cross-cultural peers.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 1 to 4.View more

English/Literacy Unit: Zoo of Many Flowers

Explore folk stories from Asia and respond creatively via a classroom collage.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 1 to 4.View more