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Broken Hill's national heritage area
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Broken Hill's national heritage area

Clip from Behind the News

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Neve shows Behind The News around Broken Hill, which is Australia's first national heritagelisted area.

Neve shows Behind The News around Broken Hill, which is Australia's first national heritagelisted area.

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Nyungar terms for colours and numbers
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Nyungar terms for colours and numbers

Clip from Waabiny Time

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Colours and numbers are translated into Nyungar in this Sand Yarning clip.

Colours and numbers are translated into Nyungar in this Sand Yarning clip.

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Indigenous animal terms and tracks with Sand Yarning
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Indigenous animal terms and tracks with Sand Yarning

Clip from Waabiny Time

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Learn a range of Indigenous terms for animals and how to draw their tracks in the sand.

Learn a range of Indigenous terms for animals and how to draw their tracks in the sand.

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Making a necklace with honkey nuts
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Making a necklace with honkey nuts

Clip from Waabiny Time

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Make a necklace out of honkey nuts, or gumnuts, in this Waabiny Time craft segment.

Make a necklace out of honkey nuts, or gumnuts, in this Waabiny Time craft segment.

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ANZAC ancestry
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ANZAC ancestry

Clip from Behind The News Specials

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Meet a young boy who has a special link to the ANZACs and find out what it means to him.

Meet a young boy who has a special link to the ANZACs and find out what it means to him.

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How did World War 1 start?
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How did World War 1 start?

Clip from Behind The News Specials

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BTN looks at the events that led to the outbreak of WWI and who was involved.

BTN looks at the events that led to the outbreak of WWI and who was involved.

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Family life in ancient Rome
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Family life in ancient Rome

Clip from The Time Compass

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The father of a family in ancient Rome had so much power, that he could sell his own children into slavery if he wanted!

The father of a family in ancient Rome had so much power, that he could sell his own children into slavery if he wanted!

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Who were the gladiators of rome?
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Who were the gladiators of rome?

Clip from The Time Compass

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The Roman 'circus' was notorious for animal and human fights. But who were the people known as gladiators?

The Roman 'circus' was notorious for animal and human fights. But who were the people known as gladiators?

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A brief history of China
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A brief history of China

Clip from The Time Compass

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A quick, colourful animation that explains the rise of the Chinese empire and the first ever Chinese emperor.

A quick, colourful animation that explains the rise of the Chinese empire and the first ever Chinese emperor.

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Life in the trenches
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Life in the trenches

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During World War I more Aussie troops died of disease living in the trenches than whilst fighting. So what was life like in the trenches for the soldiers who served in World War 1?

During World War I more Aussie troops died of disease living in the trenches than whilst fighting. So what was life like in the trenches for the soldiers who served in World War 1?

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Considering the Turkish perspective
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Considering the Turkish perspective

Clip from Behind the News

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Despite the fighting there was some camaraderie between some Aussie and Turkish soldiers. Here we meet some young Turkish-Australian children interested in learning about ...

Despite the fighting there was some camaraderie between some Aussie and Turkish soldiers. Here we meet some young Turkish-Australian children interested in learning about both sides of the Gallipoli story.

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Why do we have leap years?
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Why do we have leap years?

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A look into what a leap year is and why we have them.

A look into what a leap year is and why we have them.

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Work for a convicted boy
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Work for a convicted boy

Clip from My Place

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Sam is a child convict sent to an isolated farm on the edge of the bush. He is given a list of jobs to do by the owner.

Sam is a child convict sent to an isolated farm on the edge of the bush. He is given a list of jobs to do by the owner.

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History of gold in Bendigo
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History of gold in Bendigo

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Tony Robinson visits Bendigo's Central Deborah Gold Mine to inspect some of the machinery that helped extract the precious metal from one of the biggest gold finds in history.

Tony Robinson visits Bendigo's Central Deborah Gold Mine to inspect some of the machinery that helped extract the precious metal from one of the biggest gold finds in history.

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Diet of the convicts and First Fleet settlers
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Diet of the convicts and First Fleet settlers

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Our History documents the conditions and challenges faced by colonists to feed themselves when they arrived in Australia.

Our History documents the conditions and challenges faced by colonists to feed themselves when they arrived in Australia.

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Hospital and medical solutions in early settlement
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Hospital and medical solutions in early settlement

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Our History describes how settlers learned to use local resources as medicines to treat illnesses.

Our History describes how settlers learned to use local resources as medicines to treat illnesses.

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First astronauts in space
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First astronauts in space

Clip from Finding Stuff Out

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Harrison gives the history of the first animals and humans in space.

Harrison gives the history of the first animals and humans in space.

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History of investigation
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History of investigation

Clip from Finding Stuff Out

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Harrison explains the history of police investigations and how they weren't always reliable.

Harrison explains the history of police investigations and how they weren't always reliable.

 
 
 
All about the Olympics

While Tokyo postpones the summer Olympics sit back and learn all about the Olympics in the classroom (or virtual classroom).

Health and PE

History
 
 
 
Indigenous Australia in secondary school

Videos to stimulate discussion, inform and expose students to concepts and history surrounding indigenous Australia's history and culture.

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
SACE English suggested texts

The cinematic world is full of amazing stories and these are some of SACE Board of South Australia's favourites. These texts are amongst South Australia and the Northern Territory's suggested texts for secondary English and media arts. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Get started with Indigenous Australia (primary)

Learn more about the history, traditions and languages of Australia's First Peoples right here. Watch classic My Place videos, new episodes of Little J and Big Cuz, and explainers from Totally Wild and Behind the News.

History

Indigenous Australians
 
 
 
The 'My Place' Collection

26 episodes of My Place, with stories ranging from a time before European settlement to the early 21st Century, My Place tells the tales of children across the generations, all of whom have a knack of getting into some sort of trouble. Expose students to the way our society has changed from the days before colonisation to the multicultural Australia we know today.

Asia and Australia

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy
 
 
 
Get started with primary school clips

With classroom-ready clips for term 1, put some of the big issues of the summer in context, and discuss Lunar New Year, Australia Day, Safer Internet Day, Clean Up Australia Day and Harmony Day as well.

Asia and Australia

Critical Thinking

Geography

History

Intercultural Understanding

News and Current Affairs

Sustainability
 
 
 
Term 1 ready for secondary school

With classroom-ready clips and programs for term 1, put some of the big issues of the summer in context, and discuss Lunar New Year, Australia Day, Safer Internet Day, Clean Up Australia Day, International Women's Day and Harmony Day as well.

History

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
The primary school year in video

Get ready for some of the red letter days in the school calendar with this collection of videos for Australia Day, Clean Up Australia Day, Harmony Day, Easter, Ramadan, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, Book Week, Remembrance Day, Christmas and more.

Asia and Australia

Critical Thinking

Geography

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Australian History for Primary School students

Look back on the history of Australia and how it informs the debate around Australia Day. Consider the perspectives of Aboriginal Australians and others. Learn about significant people, places and events in our nation's history.

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Modern history
 
 
 
History in Primary School

Time travel in the classroom with this range of videos on topics suitable for primary school students. Be entertained by Horrible Histories and enchanted by My Place. You might even want to try some of the History Hunters' experiments out for yourself.

Ancient History

History

Modern history
 
 
 
Remembrance Day in the primary classroom

Help young learners understand the history behind Remembrance Day and the effects of World War I on the people of Australia. Watch the videos to improve understanding and also see how people commemorate Remembrance Day around the world.

Modern history
 
 
 
Aussie Inventions that Changed the World

From life-saving devices to modern conveniences, Aussie Inventions that Changed the World is an eight-part series that reveals a raft of great Australian inventors who turned game-changing ideas into a reality and forever changed how we live. This original Foxtel series was produced for the History channel.

Design and Technologies

Digital technologies

Modern history
 
 
 
Term two editor's picks

We've added some engaging new videos to EnhanceTV over the past couple of months, which can be used to teach everything from creative thinking to Torres Strait history. Explore some of our favourite new programs and movies, including the editor's personal favourite, mockumentary The Dark Side of the Moon.

Critical Thinking

Health and PE

History

Media Arts
 
 
 
Leaders for social change

Discover the leaders whose experiences, studies, and personal reflection developed their capacities for social change in the world.

History
 
 
 
Time Compass

Discover how ancient civilisations came to explore and settle all over the world, as well as the impact they had on the peoples they encountered. Time Compass's short animated histories narrate the rise and fall of empires in an engaging and accessible style for upper primary students keen to develop their understanding of global continuity and change. <br /> <br /> Learn how the Celts, united not by politics but a way of life, came to migrate across Europe. Meet the Vikings, whose mythology and inhospitable homelands inspired their exploration. See how the Maya organised their city states through religion, calendars and an understanding of their natural environment. Get to know how Christianity helped form the Byzantine Empire, while Constantinople linked East and West through trade. And discover how and why the Persians attempted to build a "universal" empire.

Ancient History
 
 
 
Revolutions that changed the world

From the dramatisation of the American Revolution in Sons of Liberty through to how Gene Sharp's nonviolent revolutionary theories helped inspire the Arab Spring, see how revolution has reshaped daily life and global politics.

Civics and Citizenship

Modern history
 
 
 
Immigration

Ever wondered how Australia became so diverse and multicultural? Dive into the history of immigration and discover heart warming stories who have left their past to start a new life in Australia featured in this collection.

Civics and Citizenship

History
 
 
 
The Roman Empire

Ruled by emperors and largely unheard of empresses, Ancient Rome was an era of excess - spanning from the Mediterranean in 27 BC to the Middle East until 1453.

Ancient History
 
 
 
Ottoman Empire

The concentration of Turkish power was a force to be reckoned with in southern Europe through to North Africa from the 14th to early 20th centuries.

History
 
 
 
The Vikings

Before ABBA and IKEA, the people of Scandinavia were making their mark on Europe in a very different way. The Vikings were a seafaring people that created themselves a lasting legacy for daring sea exploration, tactical warfare and intelligent trade from the 8th through to the 11th centuries.

Ancient History
 
 
 
The Silk Road

The Silk Road was an important ancient trade route connecting Europe with China, running through what is now the Middle East and East Africa. It saw the birth of the booming spice trade and lucrative silk trade from China to wealthy Europeans.

Ancient History
 
 
 
The Middle Ages

In the period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the French Revolution came the Middle Ages. The medieval period saw the rise of great explorers leaving Europe to discover the "new world", the birth of modern art through the Renaissance and religious upheaval across the world.

History
 
 
 
Explorers

Hop aboard as we travel back to the Age of Exploration. European ships were sent out to discover new trading routes and partners, as well as find new parts of the world in which they could expand their ever-increasing populations, the results of which have shaped the way we view the world today.

History
 
 
 
The Industrial Revolution

The modern world we know and live in started its life in the 1760s when new manufacturing processes made mass production achievable. Explore how industrialisation saw populations shift from more agrarian communities into large-scale cities.

Modern history
 
 
 
Discover Easter

Support religious studies, discover the life of Jesus and gain insights into the world of Christianity with this Easter collection featuring Compass, The Passion of Christ and more.

History

Religious studies
 
 
 
Early settlement in Australia

From the first fleet to the masses of free settlers that travelled for more than two months at sea to call Australia home, take a look at the obstacles and challenges faced by Australia's early settlers.

Civics and Citizenship

Modern history
 
 
 
The colonisation of Australia

Explore the early history of the European settlement of Australia with our range of documentaries, dramatisations and reflections of this country's colonial past.

History

Indigenous Australians
 
 
 
Ancient Egypt

Explore the early civilisations of Egypt whilst learning about characteristic features of the past, including ideas and beliefs with this curated collection to share with your class.

Ancient History

History
 
 
 
All about China for primary students

Learn about one of the most populous nation in the world by taking a leap in history and updates on modern day China with this curated collection.

Ancient History

Asia and Australia

History

Modern history
 
 
 
Famous people

Learn the life stories of your favourite famous figures with our extensive collection of biographies, tv series and exclusive documentaries.

Civics and Citizenship

History
 
 
 
The Holocaust

The Holocaust, also referred to as the Shoah, was a genocide during World War II in which Nazi Germany lead by Hitler murdered about 6 million European Jews. View and share this collection with your class.

History
 
 
 
Federation of Australia

Explore Australia's experience of federation, democracy and citizenship with this collection of informative and engaging videos.

Civics and Citizenship

History
 
 
 
Christmas in the primary classroom

Celebrate the festive season and the end of the year with this special collection featuring crafty lesson ideas, fun stories and wacky science experiments.

English

History

Intercultural Understanding

Science

Visual arts
 
 
 
Mark Remembrance Day

At 11am on November 11, 1918, World War I formally ended after more than four years of fighting in Europe. Share the significance of the armistice with your students with the help of these videos.

Civics and Citizenship

History
 
 
 
Russia in the 20th century

The 20th century was a transformative period for Russia as the nation went through revolution, industrialisation, the Great Purge, space race and Cold War. Explore the rise and fall of the USSR here.

Civics and Citizenship

History

Modern history
 
 
 
Colours of India

The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is the perfect excuse to explore India's vibrant culture with your students. Discover the ancient origins and modern shape of the globe's second most populous nation.

History

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Digital solutions and transformations

Discover digital solutions that are relevant in a world where digital realms are transforming education, business and many other industries while informing students of the change in technology overtime.

Design and Technologies

Ethical understanding

History
 
 
 
Nonviolent resistance

Nonviolent resistance is the practice of achieving goals such as social change through protests and civil disobedience whilst remaining nonviolent. In this collection find out about nonviolent movements and information about nonviolent resistance advocates.

Ethical understanding

History
 
 
 
Lifelong learning with video

Life is full of opportunities to learn new things, no matter what your age. Explore these videos as part of Community Colleges Australia's lifelong learning programs and enrich your knowledge of the world.

Business and economics

Dance

Design and Technologies

Drama

Earth and environment

English

History

Media Arts

Music

Visual arts
 
 
 
Histories of the Bible

See how the world's bestselling book came into being, discover how it has been reshaped over time, and go in search of the archaeological traces of the Bible's stories.

History

Religious studies
 
 
 
Who rocked the Church?

Meet the people who transformed Christianity from a sect to an empire, from the Middle Ages to Vatican II, and from Martin Luther to Pope Francis.

History

Religious studies
 
 
 
Nuclear conflicts and disasters

In August 1945 the US dropped two nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, devastating the Japanese cities. See the aftermath of the attacks while exploring the history of nuclear disasters. (ACDSEH107, ACDSEH127)

Chemistry

Civics and Citizenship

Critical Thinking

Geography

History

Modern history
 
 
 
Ancient China

From the Silk Road to the Great Wall, Ancient China is a rich and diverse tapestry of dynasties and empires. Learn more about the rich history of one of the world's largest superpowers.

Ancient History
 
 
 
Nelson Mandela's long walk to the presidency

Share the story of Nelson Mandela's struggle to end apartheid in South Africa and build a more peaceful world with this collection about Madiba's life and times.

Civics and Citizenship

English

History

Modern history
 
 
 
Eighteenth to Twentieth Dynasty Egypt

The Egyptian Empire was once the pinnacle of civilisation. An explosion of wealth, power and creativity made it the envy of the ancient world. But what led to its downfall?

Ancient History
 
 
 
The French Revolution

The storming of the Bastille by a mob of Parisians on July 14, 1789, set loose a generation of warfare and sowed the seeds for the modern political system.

Modern history
 
 
 
Pompeii and Herculaneum

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, it left a trail of destruction in its wake. Among them, the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Ancient History
 
 
 
Gold, gold, gold rushes in Australia

Explore this collection of videos examining the impact of the gold rushes on the development of "Marvellous Melbourne" and Australia.

History
 
 
 
God save the Queen

Are you all about the English monarchy on the Queen's Birthday? View this playlist for a collection about Australia's favourite female heads of state, including Victoria and the Elizabeths.

History
 
 
 
The fight for Indigenous Australian rights

During National Reconciliation Week, learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' struggle for civil rights as Australia reconciles with its past.

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
All about Italy

Italy lies in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea Find out all about Italy, it's culture, food and history in this curated playlist.

Geography

History

Intercultural Understanding

Languages
 
 
 
Pre colonial Australia

Before European people arrived in Australia in 1788, the way indigenous people lived was very different to how we live today. Find out more about their life pre colonisation.

Asia and Australia

History

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Australia for secondary students

This collection focuses on Australia post 1900 and includes topics such as race, rights and immigration in Australia since 1900. Also find out more about migration experiences to Australia, design and natural wonders that make Australia a unique nation.

Asia and Australia

Civics and Citizenship

Design and Technologies

Geography

History

Indigenous Australians

Religious studies
 
 
 
Australia as a nation for primary students

Australia as a nation moves from colonial Australia to the development of Australia as a nation. Explore the factors leading to Federation and experiences of democracy and citizenship.

Geography

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Modern history
 
 
 
Indigenous land rights

Explore changing experiences of democracy and citizenship through the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, focusing on land rights and the significance of Mabo Day.

History

Indigenous Australians

News and Current Affairs
 
 
 
Royal weddings

A royal wedding is a marriage ceremony involving members of royal family. This week we are celebrating the royal event the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Civics and Citizenship

Intercultural Understanding

Modern history

News and Current Affairs
 
 
 
Freedom Day: the birth of a new nation

On April 27, 1994, millions of first-time voters cast their ballots in South Africa's first free elections, ushering in the presidency of Mandela. Learn about the enormous change from those who lived it.

Civics and Citizenship

Critical Thinking

History

Intercultural Understanding

Modern history

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Heritage for generations

Dive into the Great Barrier Reef with Attenborough, explore Kakadu's Mountford rock art, peek inside the micro-worlds of the Galapagos, and be awed by the Great Wall of China when exploring these world heritage listed sites.

Ancient History

Asia and Australia

Earth and environment

Geography

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Science

Sustainability
 
 
 
Remember the Anzacs

Examine the role of 1915's Battle of Gallipoli in shaping Australian history and identity, with this collection of explainers for primary school students, documentaries for secondary students, and dramatisations.

Modern history
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