Primary Catalogue
Geography
Our Carbon Culture
For centuries, humans have relied on fossil fuels to power our world. Coal fuelled the Industrial Revolution but has also had a devastating impact on people and the natural environment. Let’s dig a little deeper into our use of coal.
Warming Oceans
Since the 1970s, our oceans have absorbed 90% of the excess heat produced by CO2 emissions. As our oceans get hotter, and sea levels continue to rise, our world is sure to look very different in the future.
Fossil Fuels: Part Two
For centuries, humans have relied on fossil fuels to power our world. Oil and gas are hydrocarbons that have helped fuel our modern way of living, but burning them has a devastating impact on the natural world.
Heatwaves
Heatwaves caused by periods of extreme hot or dry weather are becoming more frequent across our planet. While some regions are able to cope with their devastating effects, others struggle to survive.
Human Impact
By monitoring changes in C02 levels over thousands of years, scientists know that Earth’s temperature is rising. The biggest cause of global warming? Our reliance on harmful fossil fuels.
Fossil Fuels: Part One
For centuries, humans have relied on fossil fuels to power our world. Coal fuelled the Industrial Revolution but also had a devastating impact on people and the natural environment. Let’s dig a little deeper into our use of coal.
The Carbon Cycle
The Carbon Cycle is the process by which carbon is constantly absorbed, stored and recycled by living and non-living things, thereby maintaining the delicate balance that supports all life on Earth.
Burning the Forests
Trees and forests are known as the lungs of the Earth because they absorb and store carbon. But when they’re burned or cut down, the C02 they release contributes to global warming.
The Greenhouse Effect
Earth’s atmosphere acts like a greenhouse, deflecting the fiercest of the Sun’s rays while retaining heat that would otherwise escape at night. This is known as the greenhouse effect and it’s a process that’s essential to life on Earth.
Naming Australian Places
How have the Australian states, territories and capital cities been named? Where do these names come from? Watch this video to find out!
Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Miniclips: First Nations Histories and Cultures
Do you know where the Torres Strait Islands are? What do you know about the people who first came from there? This video looks at how these islands came to be, and explores the distinct traditions of Torres Strait Islander peoples.
First Nations Totems
Miniclips: First Nations Histories and Cultures
First Nations peoples have special totems given to them at birth; an animal, a plant or an object in nature. In this video you'll find out about their special meaning and connections to family, nature and the universe.
Australian Grass Trees
Miniclips: First Nations Histories and Cultures
Did you know a Grass Tree can live for 600 years? In this video we learn some facts about this native Australian plant and the different ways they were used by First Nations peoples.
The Importance of Place and Past
What places which are special to you? What makes them special? This video explores what makes some places special to different people, and what we need to do to ensure they remain that way for many generations to come.
The Emblems of Australia
What are the emblems of Australia? You may know the Australian Coat of Arms, but do you know each of the states and territories' own emblems as well? This video will take you through them.
Transport in Cold Climates
In very cold climates, the ways that people get around may be different to the ones you use where you live. This video looks at the methods of transportation used by people living around lots of ice and snow.
Different Types of Climates
Climate impacts everyone, all over the world. This video takes a look at what climate is, the words we use to describe it, and how it impacts the activities that people can participate in.
