Resource of the Week Archive
Resource
of the Week
12 July -
18 July 2014
Charlie Bird on the Trail of Tom Crean
Quick facts and biographical information about Tom Crean. Inlcudes images and links to videos and maps of the Antarctic.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- express or record stories through oral and written forms, art work, music, drama, mime, movement and information and communication technologies
Suggestions for use: Use this as part of a project on Tom Crean.
Why is it Resource of the Week?
- Links to engaging videos of his grandson and daughter
- Presents maps and photos that help contextualise his adventures
- It is a good source for improving the skills of working as a historian or examining primary source materials through photographs and video interviews
- Includes a kids' corner with a poster, wordsearch, quiz and other downloadable resources
Perfect for linkage and integration with:
SESE Science: Materials: Compare and contrast waterproof and windproof materials
SESE Geography: Mapping: Plot Tom Crean's journey on the globe or map, recording each location's coordinates
English: Writing: Write a diary entry beginning "Today I stepped aboard the Discovery"
