Steve R

This RICH Learning Task teaches students about money, measurement and the 4 major maths operations in a fun way. Based on the old TV show, Backyard Blitz, students are given a certain amount of money so that they can make their dream backyard. You can either print out their catalogue of goods, or load it digitally for their shopping pleasure.

Ned Kelly is a famous figure in Australian history. His story is controversial and complicated. Here we explore a version of Ned Kelly's life and look at the choices he made using some of De Bono's thinking hats.

It is the year 3500 and you have found artefacts that you have not seen before. What could they have been used for? Using your knowledge of what things were like back in the 2000's and the attributes of each item, you are to make up possible uses for each device.

This activity brings the Olympic spirit into your maths classes in a fun way for the students. Have them complete 10 different activities that require them to use many different units of measurement. Activities such as the sponge squeeze and the plastic straw javelin are great fun for the students.

Bushrangers were a fascinating part of our history. Have children complete a project on a Bushranger by having them transport back in time and answer questions on their chosen bushranger.

Quiz on one of the all time great TV shows, The Simpsons. Answers are included.

Here are 5 tried and tested activities to use when taking your physical education class or for when you are organising a football clinic for the whole school.

A great way to practice how to complete algorithms involving the 4 major maths operations. Students will know whether they are right or not by completing the code.

You are in charge of making the ultimate trip to Melbourne. Where are you going to go? Where will you stay? This is your chance to make it the ultimate holiday.