Mathematics • Year 2 • Japan

Always, sometimes, never

Investigate everyday events involving chance through games and superstitions from the Asia region. more »

Mathematics • Year 2 • China

Calendar capers

Investigate the zodiac years and zodiac signs in relation to birthdays in the Chinese zodiac. more »

Language: Chinese • History • Health and Physical Education • Geography • Year 2 • Year 1 • Foundation • China

Chinese celebrations, holidays and festivals

This learning sequence explores celebrations, holidays and festivals that are known and/or celebrated in the classroom, focusing specifically on Dragon Boat Festival, Halloween and the Chinese Lantern Festival. It is also aligned to the Hungry Dragon, Magic Pumpkin and Trading Places episodes of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation series Hoopla Doopla! and explores different ways of moving, focusing on circus dance and gymnastics, culminating with a final movement performance piece. more »

The Arts • Year 2 • Year 1 • Foundation • China

Chinese New Year

Explore the symbols and legends associated with Chinese New Year celebrations. more »

English • Year 9 • Year 8 • Year 7 • Year 6 • Year 5 • Year 4 • Year 3 • Year 2 • Year 10 • Year 1 • Foundation • Vietnam • Thailand • Malaysia • Japan • Indonesia • India • China • Cambodia

English curated digital resources

Access Asia-related web links relevant to the Australian Curriculum for English. more »

The Arts • Year 2 • Year 1 • Foundation • Japan

Festivals of Japan

Investigate Japanese festivals, including the Star Festival and Japan's Children's Day. more »

Technologies • Year 2 • Year 1 • Foundation • India • Indonesia • China

Food across the Asia region

Examine plant and animal food sources and cuisines across Asia. more »

Language: Chinese • Health and Physical Education • Geography • Year 2 • Year 1 • Foundation • China

Foundation – Year 2: 'The Hungry Dragon' – Dragon Boat Festival

This learning sequence explores celebrations, holidays and festivals that are known and/or celebrated in the classroom, focusing specifically on Dragon Boat Festival. It is also aligned to the ‘Hungry Dragon’ episode of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation series Hoopla Doopla! and explores different ways of moving, focusing on circus dance and gymnastics, culminating with a final movement performance piece. more »

Language: Chinese • Health and Physical Education • History • Geography • Year 2 • Year 1 • Foundation • China

Foundation – Year 2: 'The Magic Pumpkin' – Halloween and Ghost Festival

This learning sequence explores celebrations, holidays and festivals that are known and/or celebrated in the classroom, focusing specifically on Halloween. It is also aligned to the ‘Magic Pumpkin’ episode of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation series Hoopla Doopla and explores different ways of moving, focusing on circus dance and gymnastics, culminating with a final movement performance piece. more »

Language: Chinese • Health and Physical Education • Geography • Year 2 • Year 1 • Foundation • China

Foundation – Year 2: 'Trading Places' – Lantern Festival

This learning sequence explores celebrations, holidays and festivals that are known and/or celebrated in the classroom, focussing specifically on the Chinese Lantern Festival. It is also aligned to the Australian Children’s Television Foundation ‘Hoopla Doopla’ episode ‘Trading Places’ and explores different ways of moving, focussing on circus dance and gymnastics, culminating with a final movement performance piece. more »