Australian History Teaching Resources
Bring Australian history to life in your primary classroom with history activities and reading passages, teaching presentations on important points in Commonwealth history and more. Aligned with the Australian HASS curriculum — including V9 — this collection has been created by the Teach Starter teacher team for teachers like you.
Inside you'll find historical timelines from the era of the First Fleet through modern times, resources for teaching students of all backgrounds about Aboriginal history and the stewards of the land, and activities designed to help children explore the aspects of society that have changed over time and shaped the Australia we live in today.
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Aboriginal Sand Drawings
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal sand drawings.
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Australia's First People Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of Australia's first people and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.
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Assessment - Calling Australia Home
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate knowledge of Australian democracy and citizenship experiences in the 20th century.
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Australian Immigrant Experiences
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the narratives of Australian immigrants.
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How Immigration Shaped Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the experiences of democracy and citizenship for migrant groups in Australia.
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Our Heritage
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify how immigration policy has shaped Australian society.
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Indigenous Australian Rights in the 20th Century
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the lack of rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People throughout the 20th Century.
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Australian Women's Rights in the 20th Century
A 60 minute lesson in which students will develop an understanding of the importance and history of women's rights in Australia in the 20th century.
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Human Rights in Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will develop an understanding of what human rights are and appreciate the significance of human rights laws.
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Australia in the 20th Century
A 60 minute lesson in which students will develop an understanding of social conditions in Australia in the 20th century.
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The Australian Constitution
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the impact of the Australian Constitution on Australian society.
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Events That Led to Australian Federation
A 60 minute lesson in which students will examine significant events that led to Australian Federation.
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Australia Moves to Federate
A 60 minute lesson in which students will form a perspective on the benefits of Australian Federation.
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Problems in the Australian Colonies
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify some of the problems in the colonies leading up to Federation.
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The Establishment of Australia's Colonies
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the unique characteristics and history of the six colonies of Australia.
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The Six Colonies of Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the establishment of the six colonies of Australia.
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