Monday, October 22, 2007

Australian Inventions and Discoveries

"Home and Outdoors"
Year level: 4-7
Cross-curricular links: HPE, English, Science, SOSE
Access: Library
Type of Resource: Book

SUMMARY
This book outlines the discoveries and inventions in the context of home and the outdoors. Items include food, appliances, the backyard, the shed, other household items and sport which are displayed through pictures and short descriptions which make for easy reading.

EVALUATION
Very useful resource for middle primary students to learn more about their home and surroundings. Links can be made with SOSE and HPE, along with ideas for possible design challenges.

RATING
* * * * Very Good

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