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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Learning About the Past PowerPoint
Use this 15-slide editable PowerPoint template when introducing younger students to historical sources.
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Australian Gold Rush: Melting Pot – Teaching Presentation
A 10-slide teaching presentation that explores immigration and diversity during the Australian Gold Rush and how it shaped the multicultural Australia we know today.
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Australian Gold Rush: Race to Eureka – Game
An interactive gold-panning game in which students explore scenarios of reward, penalisation and inequality.
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Australian Gold Rush: That's Gold! – Teaching Presentation
A 13-slide teaching presentation that includes interesting facts about gold, why it is such a prized metal, and how its use shaped modern currency and trade.
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Australian Gold Rush – Flip Book
A flip book designed to integrate interesting facts about Australian history into a unit of learning.
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Memory Matcher PowerPoint – International Foods
An interactive match-up activity exploring foods of different cultures.
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Harmony Day Word Search – Lower
Words related to Harmony Day in a word search.
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Harmony Day Word Search – Upper
Words related to Harmony Day in a word search.
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Continents and Oceans Worksheet
A worksheet to practise identifying the 7 continents and 5 oceans.
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Dreaming Stories - Multiple Intelligence Activities
A Multiple Intelligence activity planner to use in the classroom when learning about Dreaming Stories.
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The Natural Environment of Africa - Inquiry Task
An inquiry task focusing on the natural environment of the grasslands of Africa.
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Transport Then and Now - Memory Game
A fun memory game for students to match past and present modes of transport.
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The Continent of Australia PowerPoint
A 20 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the geographical features of Australia.
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Significant Australian Individuals - 1800s to early 1900s
A set of posters highlighting the achievements of some of the most well-known Australians from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Comparing Communication Devices from Past to Present - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to compare communication devices from the past with the present.
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Transport Changing Over Time - Timeline Worksheet
A worksheet for students to illustrate how transport has changed over time.
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Popular Toys from the Present Day - Worksheet
A set of 2 worksheets for students to illustrate popular toys from the present day.
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Describing Toys Past and Present - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to describe the features of past and present toys.
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What Toy Am I? - Toy Definition Match Up Game
A set of 20 puzzle cards for students to match pictures of toys to their definition.
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Australian History Timeline
A worksheet for students to record information about four significant Australian events.
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Responsibilities of Australian State Governments - Posters
Explore the roles and responsibilities of Australian state governments with this set of classroom posters.
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Making Australian Laws PowerPoint
A 15 slide PowerPoint Presentation outlining how laws are made in Australia.
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Member of Parliament - Fakebook Template
Get to know the current sitting members of the Australian Parliament with this Fakebook profile template.
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Our Place, Australia - Inquiry Task
An inquiry task focusing on the natural and human features of Australia.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Adelaide Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Adelaide.
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Separation of Powers Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining how the powers of Parliament are separated between the Judiciary, Executive Government, and Parliament.
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Australian Immigration Timeline
A 3 page timeline to display in the classroom when learning about Australian immigration.
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Diwali Poster - Information
A poster with information about Diwali.
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First Fleet - Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of the people impacted by the First Fleet.
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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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The Journal of James Cook - Writing Task
A journal writing task for students to investigate James Cook's voyage to Australia in the first person.
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The Election Cycle - Poster
Explore the Australian election cycle with this informative classroom poster.