A dictionary of biography containing records of the careers of men and women of distinction in the Commonwealth of Australia and the Dominion of New Zealand.

This journal provides a scaffolding to help the student (ages 10+) to conduct independent inquiry and research into 33 famous Australians past and present. Students can use reference books from the library or the internet to help with their research. They will discover the diverse talents, resilience, courage, as well as the humanitarian and cultural heritage of Australians who have shaped the Australia we know today. The milestones-challenges page helps students to uncover the challenges bravely overcome by these Australians on their journey to the "top of the mountain" achievements that made them famous. With the wide range of careers and jobs presented in this journal, the student may be inspired to explore some of these further. Students can add 5 additional Australians to their study by using the recommended list or using their own heroes and icons. Included at the end of this journal are 11 bonus guided activities covering a wide range of topics and interests, including a Most Outstanding Australian Award, Bridge Designs, Sports Research, Filmmaking, Writing & Illustrating, Art & Art Critique, Poem/Song Writing, Animal Research, Conservation Scientist career study, Maths In Nature, and Problem Solving. Which ones will cause your child to light up with excitement? STUDENT DEVELOPMENT These journals have been created with my own home-schooling child and other homeschool children in mind. These journals are NOT WORKSHEETS that require standard correct answers. Apart from asking for biographical information, they contain PROMPTS which help to direct a student's research and ask for OPEN-ENDED responses from the student. This allows for critical analyses of what they have read and expression of opinion. They will only write down what is meaningful to them and start finding their own voice. They also develop vocabulary and refine their writing skills since they are asked to communicate their thinking. MEETING AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS Now as homeschool parents, we are concerned about covering the required curriculum for our moderator. Besides covering Language and Writing, Historical Knowledge and Understanding, and Historical Skills, these research journals can help children meet nearly all of the General Capabilities (GC) requirements of the Australian Curriculum and assist in preparing them well for the 21st century. These GC requirements listed on the ACARA website are Literacy, Numeracy, ICT Capability, Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Behaviour, Personal and Social Capability, and Intercultural Understanding. Sample pages for viewing and the PDF copy can be purchased at www.learningandjournaling.com.