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Learn about the intense battle for survival that plants face in the #DaintreeRainforest and find out why the #StranglerFig has developed its incredible but deadly growth pattern. abc.net.au/education/catalys… #AusFaveTree #science #geography

Catalyst: The ingenious strangler fig - ABC Education

Strangler figs occur in tropical regions around the world, but the Ficus virens that grow in the rainforests of Queensland occupy a unique ecological niche.

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22 Sep 2022
Take a first look at the upcoming series #BarrumbiKids, which will premiere on @NITV later this year! Based on the book series, it's the story of Tomias + Dahlia, 11-year-old best friends growing up in a remote community in the NT. We can't wait for you to see it! #OzKidsTV
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In this video, join @KakaduNationalP Ranger Savana as she shows us the #CockyApple (also known as mankorlh or ankorlh). abc.net.au/education/apple-t… #Kakadu #geography @Parks_Australia

Apple trees - ABC Education

In this video, Kakadu Ranger Savana Eccles also shows us the cocky apple (also known as mankorlh or ankorlh).

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Students can play these fun #science #games by themselves at home or together in the classroom. abc.net.au/education/science… #STEM
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#SpaceKids explores the infinite wonders of our #universe and answers some of the big questions. Mixing amazing @NASA archive footage with cool animation, this series gives curious kids a fascinating glimpse into #outerspace! iview.abc.net.au/show/space-… 🪐 #iview

Space Kids

Space Kids explores the infinite wonders of our universe and answers the big questions. Mixing amazing NASA archive footage with cool animation, Space Kids gives curious kids the ABC's of outer space.

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Students can discover some efficient strategies for solving maths problems in this engaging #MiniLesson featuring Ms Kirszman. abc.net.au/education/maths-y… @NSWEducation #numbers #numeracy #MiniLessons

Maths Years 3–4 with Ms Kirszman: Partitioning numbers using efficient strategies - ABC Education

Continue to partition numbers in standard and non-standard ways.

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17 Sep 2022
Save the date – there’s only 1 MONTH TO GO until the 2022 #AussieBirdCount and we can’t wait! The 2022 event will run from October 17‒23 during National Bird Week. Register as a counter today and find out more at: aussiebirdcount.org.au/ 🖌️ @bottlefullorain
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21 Sep 2022
Att: parents and guardians! You're invited to share your thoughts on kids’ TV as part of a landmark study that will help shape the future of children’s television in Australia. Take the survey here: ow.ly/QOVf50KOF8l Closes 7 October. #OzKidsTV @_ACTC_ @Swinburne
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Learning #languages early can have a big impact. Now more #parents are seeking out #bilingual childcare: abc.net.au/news/2022-09-21/b… via @RadioNational #EarlyEducation

When's a good time to start teaching your child a second language? This expert has a surprising...

When choosing a childcare centre, parents often consider its location or the amount of outdoor play space. But what about the languages being spoken — and taught?

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You can catch the latest episodes of #OldPeoplesHomeAU here: iview.abc.net.au/show/old-pe… Who else has been enjoying this fabulous @ABCTV series? 💛

Old People's Home For Teenagers

In a compelling new intergenerational experiment, older adults are brought together with teenagers to see if the power of this intergenerational program can transform the lives of older people and...

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2 Aug 2022
"I just really want some friends, regardless of their age." 😭❤️ #OldPeoplesHomeAU Stream from Tuesday 30 August 8.30pm on ABC iview and ABC TV. Read more: ab.co/3cYd8Fd

First Look | Old People's Home For Teenagers

In a global first, older adults are brought together with teenagers for a compelling and new intergenerational experiment.
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Examine #speech as performance and investigate the use of rhetorical devices through the words of speakers from politician #PaulKeating to comedian @JoshThomas87. abc.net.au/education/paul-ke… #English #history

Paul Keating address to parliament, 1992 - ABC Education

A poorly delivered speech will not be convincing. Speakers' projection, diction, pace, pitch, tone and timing are as vital as their body language — posture, gestures, eye contact and facial express...

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With two in every five young people experiencing mental ill-health, it’s more important than ever that we support young people to stay connected with the people and things that make them feel happy and healthy: abc.net.au/education/strateg… #OldPeoplesHomeAU @headspace_aus @ABCTV

Young people are feeling lonely and isolated, but these simple strategies can help - ABC Education

With two in every five young people experiencing mental ill-health, it’s more important than ever that we support young people to stay connected with the people and things that make them feel happy...

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If you need advice about coping with your situation, there are many places to get help, including your local GP and headspace. You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 (they're both open 24/7).
In this primary #maths #game students arrange train carriages according to numbers on their sides. The level of difficulty can be adjusted to create a challenge as kids' skills improve! abc.net.au/education/number-… #counting #numeracy
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Congratulations to the winners of the Acknowledgment of Country poster competition! Well done to all the entrants – @ABCEducationAU and @FirstLangAU received many fabulous entries and the judges were delighted to view them all.
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The primary winner is from Moorditj Noongar Community College and features hand-painted paperbark found at school. The writing in #Noongar means, "Hello land, hello sky, hello me, hello friends."
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The secondary winner is from Taree High School. The artwork symbolises mountains and a waterway to represent the Manning Valley, as well as a meeting place with people. #Gathang is the First Nation language of the #Biripi people and shark is their totem.
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Did you know Australian households generate at least one fifth of the country’s greenhouse gases? Find out how you can begin the fight against #climatechange at home. abc.net.au/education/fight-f… #carbonfootprint #geography #science

Fight for Planet A, Ch 2: Reducing our carbon footprint at home - ABC Education

Australian households generate at least one fifth of the country’s greenhouse gases, so it makes sense to begin our fight against climate change at home.

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Join Proud Wathaurung man Barry Gilson as he explains how #ochre is used in #Aboriginal ceremonies. abc.net.au/education/the-wat… #Indigenous

Aboriginal Cultures, Ch 3: The water tribe and ochre - ABC Education

Language and song are important aspects of culture.

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Hosted by Australia's star #mathematics teacher @misterwootube, #TeenageBoss follows 15 teens from across Australia as they take control of the family finances for a month! iview.abc.net.au/show/teenag…
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