This complete teaching unit supports learning using the Australian animated film, Back to the Outback, created in 2021 and directed by Clare Knight and Harry Cripps. Targeted at those under 12, the film teaches important lessons about teamwork, friendship, personal growth and that it’s what’s on the inside that counts.

This comprehensive Teacher Pack – Back to the Outback equips educators of middle/upper primary students to deliver high-quality student learning experiences (primarily for the English learning area) to unpack the key messages of the film, including a selection of six summative assessment options.

Contents (5 digital/editable/printable files ready for immediate download and use):

1. Teacher Guide (40 page .pdf)

· Unit description and Learning Area coverage

· Teaching and Learning Outline – lesson-by-lesson planning

· Teacher Answer Guide to Student Booklet

· Assessment information

· Bonus activities – to suit other curriculum areas

2. Student Booklet (36 page - .pdf/.doc formats)

· Viewing activities

· Post-viewing activities

· Assessment task sheets

· Bonus activities

3. Teaching PowerPoint (29 slide pptx for Windows users/29 slide keynote presentation for MAC users)

· Discussion starters

· Pre-viewing, Viewing and Post-viewing resources

· Assessment information

· Bonus activities (including links)

Unit duration: 16+ lessons (including assessment)

Official film rating: G (Classifications can vary - please check your country's classification for this film prior to use with students.)

Suitable for use with students across middle to upper primary subject areas, including: English, Values Education (Bonus resources – Mathematics, Technologies and Science)

Features:

· Digital/editable/printable files delivered in a single zip file (2 x pdf, 1 x doc, 1 x pptx, 1 x keynote presentation)

· Professionally designed by an experienced educator

· Highly visual and engaging

· Suited to all learners

· Crisp, clean layouts

· A range of whole class, group work and individual learning resources

Please note:

Access to view the film is not included in the resource pack.