Australian History Teaching Resources for Year 6
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Response to The National Apology Transcript
An excerpt from Professor Tom Calma's response to the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.
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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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Famous Australian Federators - Venn Diagram
A Venn Diagram to use in the classroom when exploring significant people who contributed to Australian Federation.
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Changing Map of Australia - 65 000 Years Ago to Present Day
A map showing the changes in Australia's coastline from 65 000 years ago to the present day.
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Gold Mining Methods
5 posters outlining gold mining techniques used during the Australian Gold Rush.
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National Sorry Day – Word Search
A word search to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
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Gallipoli 5 Ws Worksheet
A teaching resource to use in the classroom when learning about WWI, Gallipoli and the Anzacs.
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A Letter From The Trenches - Worksheet
Learn about life on the battlefields with this letter from the trenches worksheet.
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Gallipoli Poster
A Gallipoli poster to display in the classroom.
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British Colonies in Australia - History Word Wall Vocabulary
45 British Colonisation in Australia related vocabulary cards.
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Australian History 2001-2015 Banner
A colourful banner highlighting some of Australia’s most recent historic events.
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Gallipoli Teaching Resource Pack
An engaging collection of worksheets, activities and posters when learning about ANZAC Day, World War One and Gallipoli.
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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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NAIDOC Week Teaching Resource Pack
An extensive collection of teaching resources to use during NAIDOC Week.
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Australia Becomes a Nation Unit Plan
This Australian History unit covers a range of concepts relating to the establishment of the Australian colonies, Australian Federation and the Australian Constitution.
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An Introduction to Aboriginal Art
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different types of Aboriginal art in Australia.
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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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Calling Australia Home Unit Plan
This Australian History unit covers a range of concepts relating to democracy, citizenship and immigration experiences of 20th century Australia.
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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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Aboriginal Rock Art
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal rock art.
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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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Celebrating Diversity
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the cultural practices of Australian communities.
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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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Anh's Story
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the stories of Asian migrants to Australia.
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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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Who Came Here?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different migrant groups in Australia throughout the 20th century.
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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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Factors Influencing Human Migration
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify different types of migration and the factors that influence migration.
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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.