Humanities and Social Sciences
In a world that is increasingly culturally diverse and dynamically interconnected, it is important that students come to understand their world, past and present, and develop a capacity to respond to challenges, now and in the future, in innovative, informed, personal and collective ways.
The Australian Curriculum for the Humanities and Social Sciences plays an important role in harnessing students’ curiosity and imagination about the world they live in and empowers them to actively shape their lives; make reflective, informed decisions; value their belonging in a diverse and dynamic society; and positively contribute locally, nationally, regionally and globally.
Thinking about and responding to issues requires an understanding of different perspectives; the key historical, geographical, political, economic and societal factors involved; and how these different factors interrelate. The Humanities and Social Sciences in F–6/7, which encompasses the knowledge and understandings of history, geography, civics and citizenship, and economics and business, gives students a deep understanding of the world they live in from a range of perspectives, past and present, and encourages them to develop an appreciation and respect for social, cultural and religious diversity.
The Australian Curriculum for the Humanities and Social Sciences empowers students to shape change by developing a range of skills to enable them to make informed decisions and solve problems. The subject provides students with the skills, behaviours and capabilities that will equip them to face challenges in their lifetime and to participate in and contribute to the wellbeing and sustainability of the environment, the economy and society. Through studying Humanities and Social Sciences, students are given opportunities to develop their ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change.
Through the Humanities and Social Sciences, students become well placed to contribute to Australia’s ideas of a cohesive society, sustainable environment, productive economy and stable democracy.
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Australian Immigration Posters
A set of 7 posters that describe the impact immigration had on shaping Australia as a nation.
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Class Election Templates
Use this set of posters, interview questions and a class ballot to use in a mock election or class election.
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Torres Route 1606 Map
A map to display in the classroom when learning about Luis de Torres' route across the top of Australia in 1606.
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Early Explorers Word Wall
A vocabulary word wall to display and use in the classroom when learning about early explorers up to the late eighteenth century.
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Fifteenth Century Chinese Ship - Model Building Activity
A 15th-Century Chinese model ship building task to create in the classroom when learning about Chinese explorers.
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Harmony Day Word Jumble Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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Groups I Belong To Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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Harmony Day Badge Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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Immigration and Emigration in Australia Poster
A poster explaining the difference between immigration and emigration.
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20th Century Social Conditions in Australia Fact Sheets
A set of six fact sheets to use in the classroom for exploring social conditions in 20th Century Australia.
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Human Features of Australia PowerPoint
A 22 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when studying the human features of Australia.
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Original Inhabitants of Australia Word Wall
A vocabulary word wall to display and use in the classroom when learning about the original inhabitants of Australia.
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Mosaic Clover Art Activity
A creative art activity to use when learning about the Saint Patrick's Day celebration.
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St Patrick's Day Fact Sheet
A fact sheet covering important facts and traditions of St Patrick's Day in Ireland.
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Independence Day Fact Sheet
A fact sheet covering important facts and traditions of Independence Day in the United States of America.
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Map of New Zealand
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of New Zealand.
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New Zealand History Timeline
A poster highlighting some of the major events in New Zealand's history.
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Black Map of the Australian Capital Territory - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian Capital Territory.
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Sir Edmund Barton Profile
A profile of Australia's first Prime Minister.
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Landform Word Wall Vocabulary
Show your students examples of different landforms with a set of printable Landform word and picture cards.
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Fast Finisher Humanities and Social Sciences Task Cards - Foundation
A set of 10 Humanities and Social Sciences task cards.
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How Are People and Places Connected? - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
51 people and places vocabulary word wall cards.
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What's the Story of My Place? - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
36 What's the Story of My Place vocabulary cards.
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Map of Vanuatu
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Vanuatu.
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Exploring Australia's Connection with Other Countries - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
37 exploring Australia's connection vocabulary word wall cards.
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British Colonisation of Australia - Title Poster
A poster to display in the classroom when teaching about the British Colonisation of Australia.
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Exploring My Local Community - History Word Wall Vocabulary
20 vocabulary cards about exploring the local community.
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My Place - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
14 places people live in vocabulary word wall cards.
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How People Use Places - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
40 places and their uses vocabulary word wall cards.
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What is Gold Poster
A poster highlighting information about gold.
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Survival Tips Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of how vegetation is used across Australia by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a variety of different ways.
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Ode of Remembrance Classroom Poster
Print a copy of the Ode of Remembrance designed as a classroom poster for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.