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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British Colonisation of Australia - Display Posters
A set of 3 British Colonisation posters to create a classroom display.
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British Colonisation of Australia - Crossword
A crossword activity to use in the classroom when learning about the British Colonisation of Australia.
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British Colonisation of Australia - Cut Out Decorations
A set of 17 cut out decorations to use in the classroom when creating a display about the British Colonisation of Australia.
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British Colonisation Areas in Australia - 1846 Map and Worksheet
A map to display in the classroom when learning about areas in Australian that were colonised by the British in 1846.
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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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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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Water Wastage Investigation - How Much Water is Lost to Leaks?
A practical investigation related to sustainable resource use.
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Map of Antarctica
Familiarise your students with the continent of Antarctica using a labelled map.
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Natural and Built Environments - Information Sheets
A set of information sheets for selected natural and built environments.
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Natural and Built Environments - Special Place Worksheet
A worksheet that requires your students to draw and explain their special place.
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Natural and Built Environments - Brainstorming Pages
A sheet that provides your students with a space to write or draw their ideas.
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Built Environments Concept Map
A concept map to use when learning about built environments.
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Exploring Yesterday and Today – History Word Wall Vocabulary
27 exploring yesterday and today vocabulary cards.
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Continuity and Change Worksheets
A set of four worksheets to use when exploring continuity and change.
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Discovering the Past Worksheet
A worksheet to use when discussing how to discover information about the past.
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Past and Present - Title Poster
A poster to display in your classroom when learning about the past and present.
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Matariki Poster
A poster to display in your classroom during Matariki (Māori New Year).
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Map of The Solomon Islands
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of The Solomon Islands.
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Map of Singapore
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Singapore.
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Map of Papua New Guinea
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Papua New Guinea.
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Map of New Caledonia
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map ofNew Calendonia.
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Map of Fiji
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Fiji.
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Map of Timor-Leste
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Timor-Leste.
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African Flags
Eight flags from Africa.
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Past and Present Teaching Resource Pack
A teaching resource pack of cut-out decorations, posters, games, PowerPoint presentations and worksheets about the past and present.
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NAIDOC Week Land Rights Teaching Resource Pack
Wingaru Education has put together a timeline of Aboriginal land rights events. From the time of Cook’s intrusive exploration and the subsequent invasion by the First Fleet, land has been taken from Aboriginal People against their will. There are a number of ways to delve into this topic with your class.
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British Colonisation of Australia - Teaching Resource Pack
A resource pack containing a range of posters, worksheets and activities to use in your classroom when teaching a unit of work on the British Colonisation of Australia.
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Australian Gold Rush — Teaching Resource Pack
A resource pack containing a range of posters, worksheets and activities to use in your classroom when teaching a unit of work on the Australian Gold Rush.
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NAIDOC Week Teaching Resource Pack
An extensive collection of teaching resources to use during NAIDOC Week.
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NAIDOC Week 2021 Teaching Resource Pack
A NAIDOC Week 2021 teaching resource pack that contains activities, worksheets and information for your students.
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Natural and Built Environments Teaching Resource Pack
A pack of posters and worksheets to be used when teaching a unit of work on natural and built environments.