Back to the Outback (Teacher Pack)

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 twelve, 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. 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 

1. 2.     Student Booklet (36-page PDF and DOCX)

• Viewing activities
• Post-viewing activities
• Assessment task sheets
• Bonus activities

1. 3.     Teaching PowerPoint (29-slide PPTX fand 29-slide KEY [for macOS users])

• Discussion starters
• Pre-viewing, Viewing and Post-viewing resources
• Assessment information
• Bonus activities (including links)

Unit duration: 16+ lessons (including assessment)

Curriculum Links:

The Teacher Pack can be linked to the following areas within the Australian Curriculum:

• English
• (Bonus resources – Mathematics, Technologies and Science)

In addition, the Teacher Pack relates directly to the cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures and to the following General Capabilities within the Australian Curriculum:

• Literacy
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Personal and Social Capability
• Ethical Understanding

The film runs for 1 hour 35 mins and has an official rating as G.  Please check your country's classification for this film prior to use with students. 

Features:

• Digital/editable/printable files delivered in a single zip file (2 x PDF, 1 x DOCX, 1 x PPTX, 1 x KEY)
• 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.