Australian History Teaching Resources for Year 4
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Australian Inventions — The Black Box Comprehension Worksheets
Discover amazing Australian inventions like the Black Box In-Flight data recorder with a printable reading comprehension activity.
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Anzac Day Word Wall Vocabulary
Display and discuss Anzac Day words with an Anzac Day word wall.
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Reflections on Anzac Day – Template
A template for students to use when reflecting on the meaning of Anzac Day.
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ANZAC Slouch Hat Craft and Write
Learn about the slouch hat and Anzac Day with this paper craft and write activity.
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Remembrance Day Word Search - Upper Years
Build vocabulary skills with this Remembrance Day word search for upper years.
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NAIDOC Week Display Banner
A colourful display banner to hang in your classroom during NAIDOC Week.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal Customs? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal customs.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Toys? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander toys.
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Why Teach About Pemulwuy? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about the Aboriginal warrior, Pemulwuy.
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The Rabbits – Worksheet
A worksheet that explores the ideas and issues within the plot of The Rabbits by John Marsden.
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Aboriginal Diggers Crossword Puzzle
A crossword puzzle that teaches students about Aboriginal diggers.
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Anzac Day Multiple Choice Quiz
Six multiple choice quiz questions to prompt thoughtful discussion about Anzac Day.
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Anzac Day Multiple Choice Quiz – PowerPoint
An interactive multiple choice quiz to prompt thoughtful discussion about Anzac Day.
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Anzac Day Word Search – Upper
A word search containing vocabulary associated with Anzac Day.
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Harmony Day Multiple Choice Quiz
Six multiple choice quiz questions to prompt thoughtful discussion about Australia's cultural diversity on Harmony Day.
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Harmony Day Word Search – Upper
Words related to Harmony Day in a word search.
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Land Rights Teacher Information Sheet
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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Harmony Week Word Jumble Worksheet
A worksheet to use during Harmony Week with your students.
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Exploring the NAIDOC Week Theme – Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the NAIDOC Week theme.
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What is NAIDOC Week? – Comprehension Task
A comprehension task to use in the classroom when learning about NAIDOC Week.
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Early Explorer Profiles - Abel Tasman, James Cook and Willem Janszoon
Three individual posters showing the expeditions of Abel Tasman, James Cook and Willem Janszoon.
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Convict Identification Cards - Template
A convict identification card template to use in the classroom when learning about the convicts of the First Fleet.
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Ships of the First Fleet - Writing Templates
A set of 3 ship templates to use in the classroom when learning about the ships of the First Fleet.
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Captain James Cook and the Endeavour — Teaching Slides
Discover the journey of Captain James Cook on the HMS Endeavour with your students with this teaching presentation.
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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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Identifying Respect Worksheet
A worksheet to use 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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Australia's First Peoples Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of the connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.
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Australian Convicts Timeline
A timeline showing the progression of convict colonisation in Australia.
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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 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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National Sorry Day – Word Search
A word search to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.