Every week our education team create resources that you can use in your classroom for BTN and BTN High. From discussion and research questions, to a bunch of related activities that you can easily drop into your lesson, these curriculum mapped resources are an easy way to extend the learning and test comprehension. Just look out for the pencil icon ✏️

Telco Trouble
Telstra’s recent nation-wide phone outage has triggered a big debate about whether Australia’s phone network is up to scratch. We find out what happened and why some say we need a better way of making sure Aussies can make a call when they need to, especially if there’s an emergency.

Bird Flu
Over the holidays, Australians got the news a lot of people had been dreading – the H5N1 virus had arrived on our shores. We find out more about the strain of bird flu, why it has so many experts worried and how authorities have been getting ready for it.

CSIRO Centenary | ✏️ Teacher Resource
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation turned 100 last month. We find out more about the history and future of the CSIRO and some of the scientific breakthroughs it helped to bring about.

Aboriginal Flag Anniversary | ✏️ Teacher Resource
One of Australia’s national flags also celebrated a birthday! The Aboriginal flag has been flying for 55 years. We find out more about its place in the country’s history and culture.

Woodchopping |