With international travel still off the cards (for now!), many of us are seizing the opportunity to get to know our wonderful country a little bit more. Australia is an explorer’s treasure trove, home to some of the world’s most unique and diverse landscapes, a whopping 8 ecosystems, an abundance of natural wonders, unique wildlife…
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Your Australia: Explore your own backyard – regional edition
Your Australia: National Parks in the NT
Australia is home to the most diverse national parks in the world. With over 500 national parks spread across 28 million hectares of land, it covers nearly 4% of the country! The Northern Territory has arguably the most cultural and diverse landscapes comprising over 50 national parks, conservation areas, marine parks and nature reserves. The mesmerising Uluru is undoubtedly the main drawcard for schools when visiting the NT. Its natural beauty and cultural significance leaves students with…
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Silo Art and Dinosaur Trail tours
With travel restrictions beginning to ease across each state in Australia and uncertainty around international borders reopening, now is the time to start planning a local adventure for your students. We’re here to create a local experience for your students – full of educational, fun and unique experiences. From discovering the history of Silo Art…
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NEW! Canberra STEM tours
We’ve created a new range of curriculum-linked STEM tours for primary and secondary school students, which support Australia’s National STEM strategy. Our new programs will introduce primary school students to the exciting world of STEM and inspire secondary students to take on more challenging STEM subjects and open their minds to the possibility of a…
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A word from our Tour Directors
Did you know our Tour Directors are with you every step of the way on our international tours? They are local experts and have a wealth of knowledge, so when you visit a new country you can be confident your students (and you!) are learning from the best in the business, while also getting access…
Keep ReadingItaly: virtual excursions, activities, resources and more
Say Buongiorno to Italy from your home or classroom! We’ve compiled 5 easy steps to help you and your students experience the language, culture and cuisine of Italy from afar, all while planning your next Italian adventure. 1. Food Cook a traditional Italian meal for your family and bring the taste of Italy into your…
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STEM education in Australia
Are you struggling to engage your students in STEM education? Research shows that the number of school students studying STEM in later secondary (Year 11 and 12) has flat-lined at around 10% or less and Australian students don’t understand the importance of STEM, or the career opportunities in this field, until it’s too late. With strong job…
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What’s new at WorldStrides
Our colleagues around the world are hard at work creating valuable educational content for teachers and students, and we want to share it with you. From virtual conversations with business leaders, to interviews on leadership and coaching with top sporting personalities, there’s plenty of reasons to check these out! In The Teachers Lounge WorldStrides Performing…
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Education Series: Using smartphones as an instructional tool
Our students are growing up surrounded by technology, but how often are we giving them the chance to use their savvy smartphone skills within a lesson plan? Instead, we find ourselves constantly asking students to put away their phones or to stay on task when working online. Travelling gives our classrooms a fantastic opportunity to…
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Education Series: Your tour can double as a research project
Remember how your parents would sneak vegetables into every meal for you as a child? Travelling with your students gives you the chance to be just as clever, sneaking critical thinking activities into the itinerary without students complaining and whining. Think of it as brain vegetables! First, create a list of research topics or guiding…
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