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About Newspapers
Students learn about the roles and responsibilities of people working at the Herald, the terminology associated with a newspaper, and how to start a career as a journalist. more
Art Express
Learn about the creative process from past HSC artists, and the background to the Art Express exhibition.
Business Studies (New activities)
The Herald provides a meaningful national and global context for students to analyse and assess social and economic factors in the business environment.
Career Education
The Herald provides useful and up to date advice on careers and education, and suggests the path a student can take to find the right career for them.
Cineliteracy
Cineliteracy supports the development of student literacy and critical literacy skills through the understanding and appreciation of film or 'moving image texts'.
Commerce (New activities)
The Herald provides students with access to current consumer, financial, business, legal and employment issues in Australia and across the globe. This information will support their understanding of the relationships between consumers, businesses and governments in the overall economy.
Earth Hour 2010
This year, Earth Hour has grown to cover more than just carbon pollution and climate change. In 2010 we look at a range of ways people can reduce their impact on the environment.
Economics (New activities)
The Herald provides a meaningful context for students to explore contemporary economic issues and their impact on the quality of life experienced by people throughout the world.
Education in the Herald (News and Research)
The Herald is committed to keeping the community informed on important educational matters impacting teachers and students in our schools. Keep up to date with the latest National and State news and developments in school education.
English
The Herald is a living text providing a range of social, gender and cultural perspectives through a variety of literary and factual texts.
Environment
Become an Environmental advocate by building a sound understanding of current environmental issues as reported every Wednesday in Eco in the The Sydney Morning Herald. more
Geography
Activities using the Herald will broaden and deepen geographical skills, knowledge and understanding of contemporary global and Australian geography.
History
Regular reading of the Herald helps to develop students interest in, and enjoyment of, exploring modern times including the twentieth century.
HSIE
Bring the world into your classroom with the Herald. Students have access to up to date information about people, cultures, religions, societies, the environment and more.
Indigenous Australians (New activities)
Develop students’ understanding and appreciation of historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous Australians and their contribution to Australian identities.
Leadership
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun-Herald are an excellent teaching and learning resource for exploring the qualities, achievements and challenges of community and world leaders. more
Legal Studies (New activities)
The Herald provides students with an excellent resource to follow how changes in societies influence change and reform the law in contemporary Australia.
Mathematics
Students develop an appreciation of mathematics and its applications in their everyday lives while reading news items and special sections of the Herald such as finance, real estate and entertainment.
Media Studies
Explore the forms, features and structures of various media using the Herald. Examine the political, social, economic and cultural roles and impact of media in our society.
Science
Students develop an understanding of themselves and the environment while exploring scientific discoveries and issues in the Herald. more
Society and Culture
The Herald provides insight into Australian society and culture and the societies and cultures of other groups and countries. Use the Herald to explore the nature and impact of power and authority, gender, technology on personal, social and cultural identity.
Speeches
What is the purpose of a speech? To inform? To persuade? To entertain? A speech is a dynamic relationship between a speaker and the audience. The act of engagement is crucial.
Visual Arts
By exploring the function of and relationship between the artist, artworks (paintings, photography, sculpture, etc) and world, students develop skills and understandings in visual arts traditions and conventions.
