English AEF resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum

English Unit: Beyond The River

Consider and discuss the power of picture books to influence perceptions of culture and position audiences in particular ways.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 7 and 8.View more

English Unit: Our Region, Our Home

Access current Asian media as well as other resources, focusing on environmental issues in the region and preparing an oral report. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 9 to 10.View more

English/Visual Arts Unit: Inspirations: Art as a Bridge between Cultures

Use artwork to explore cultures and curate an art exhibition.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 7 and 8.View more

English Unit: Floating Lives (Film Festival)

Review and research films about Asia for inclusion in a mini film festival. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 9 to 10.View more

English Unit: Japan Diary - My Double Journal

Reflect on the concept of keeping a journal and on travel in this unit which focuses on intercultural experiences. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 7 to 10.View more

English Unit: Poetry into Performance

Read a wide variety of poetry from Asia, select a poem for performance, and write and perform. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 7 and 8.View more

Economics/SOSE Unit: Regional Communities – Building a Sustainable Future

Explore Australia’s role as part of a regional community in what has been described by some as ‘the Asian century’.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for History at Years 10.View more

CCE Unit: Voices and Values: Citizens – You and Me

Explore core universal values and rights, aspects of citizenship and the development of intercultural understandings and skills.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 5 to 7.View more

Dance Unit: Bollywood Inspiration

Explore the Indian Bollywood movie genre through dance.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 8 to 10.View more

Arts/Media Unit: Visual Haiku

Investigate, adapt and present elements of the traditional genre of haiku in non-traditional ways.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 8 and 9.View more

Arts Unit: Hip-Hopping Away

Students explore the ways in which music and performance convey emotions and ideas that may vary in different cultures.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 7 and 8.View more

Visions

This Arts resource for secondary students presents diverse Asian artists and their techniques and philosophies which influence Australian and European artists.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 10.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

Vietnam: Young People, Old Country (lower secondary)

This SOSE/Geography/History resource presents units about Vietnam for lower secondary students.This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 8 to 10.View more

Japan Diary

Improve intercultural understanding through this novella in which two secondary students, one from Australia and the other from Japan, exchange countries for six months. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 9 and 10.View more

Inspirations: Art as a Bridge

Interpretation and appreciation of these images acts as a bridge between people of different cultural backgrounds. While the back of each card offers specific activities related to the artwork featured, this unit as a whole provides a creative way to use all the cards with a whole class. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 6 to 10.View more

In Our Own Backyard: Connecting to Global Issues in Our Region

Explore themes such as the impact of global trade and manufacture, natural disaster responses, environmental responsibilities and shifts in cultural identity. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 6, 7 and 10.View more

Impressions: Texts from Asia for the Lower Secondary English Classroom

This anthology provides activities for Years 7–8 English students and opportunities to enhance speaking, listening, reading, viewing and writing skills. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 7 and 8.View more

Hanabi: Sources from Japan for the Secondary English Classroom

Hanabi includes poetry, photos and discussions of manga and manners in contemporary Japan. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English at Years 8 to 10.View more

Film Asia: New Perspectives on Film for English

This English/Media resource presents 15 specific film studies, including classic and contemporary films from various film-making traditions. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 7 to 10.View more

Exploring North-East Asia: China, Japan, Korea

This lower secondary resource focuses on cultural, historical and environmental aspects of China, Korea and Japan and invites comparisons with Australia. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 7, 8 and 9.View more

Dimensions: Texts from Asia for the Upper Secondary English Classroom

This senior English anthology of imaginative written and visual texts provides rich insights into diverse Asia, and increased awareness of text types. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 9 and 10.View more

CrossCurrents: Discovering Civics and Citizenship in Our Region

This History/SOSE resource is a collection of readings providing cultural and historical perspectives in Asian contexts. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 9 and 10.View more

Business in Asia

Explore six case studies of successful Asian enterprises in SOSE or Business Studies.View more

Asia at a Glance: English

English resource presents units about nine countries for secondary students, for use with the collection of texts on the CD-ROM, Asia at a Glance. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History at Years 7 to 10.View more

Asia at a Glance: Studies of Society and the Environment

Designed for use with the Asia at a Glance CD-ROM, these units draw on the wealth of information, stories and photographs on the CD-ROM as well as internet sources. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for History at Year 8.View more

Access Asia: Secondary Teaching and Learning Units

This Integrated Studies teacher resource for Years 7–10 provides 19 units of work ranging from literature to culture and customs. This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for English and History Years 7 to 10.View more