First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures Teaching Resources
Ensure your students understand the diversity of Australia's First Nations peoples, their histories, cultures and connections to the land with activities, worksheets and more teacher resources that will help you build respect and understanding in the classroom.
This collection of cross-curricular resources was created specifically for Australian teachers and covers an array of themes and important events in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, creating a framework for culturally appropriate lessons not just about the past but about the lives of contemporary First Nations people.
Through unit and lesson plans and related activities, students will be encouraged to look at pivotal periods in Australian history through a critical lens, examining myths about European colonisation and its impact on Aboriginal communities.
Students will learn about the Stolen Generations and the lasting consequences of these forcible removals of First Nations children from their homes and families. They'll also have a chance to become familiar with important members of the First Nations communities and learn about their unique languages and cultural traditions.
Promote reconciliation as you help your students build respect and appreciation for First Nations people, their cultures and their resilience.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal Smoking Ceremonies? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal Smoking Ceremonies.
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Why Teach About NAIDOC Week? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about NAIDOC Week.
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Why Teach About the National Apology? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about the National Apology.
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Why Teach About the Stolen Generations? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about the Stolen Generations.
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Australian Gold Rush: First Nations – Teaching Presentation
An 11-slide teaching presentation discussing the impact the Australian Gold Rush had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Editable Acknowledgement of Country Poster
A poster to recognise the traditional custodians of the land on which you teach.
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Wingaru Easter Egg Match-up Puzzle
An Aussie animal-themed Easter egg worksheet.
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Spinifex Glue – Worksheet
A worksheet for students to order the sequence of turning spinifex grass into resin glue.
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Land Rights Word Search - Middle Primary
A printable Land Rights Word Search worksheet for your middle primary school students to complete.
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Land Rights Word Search - Upper Primary
A printable Land Rights Word Search worksheet for your upper primary school students to complete.
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Land Rights Jumbled Words
A Land Rights jumbled words printable worksheet for your students to complete in your classroom.
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Acknowledgement of Country Poster - Lower Years
A bright and colourful illustrated Acknowledgement of Country poster to display in your classroom.
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Books for Sharing Indigenous Perspectives - Poster
A list of Indigenous storybooks for the classroom recommended by Aboriginal education organisation, Wingaru Education.
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Australian Place Name Origins Worksheet
A worksheet exploring the connection of Australian place names to First Nations languages.
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Adaptable Acknowledgement of Country Poster
An Acknowledgement of Country poster that can be adapted to your local area.
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Who Lived Here Before You? PowerPoint
A 17 slide editable PowerPoint template introducing students to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples connection to land.
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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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Impact of Colonisation on Australia's First Peoples
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the impact a British colony had on the First Nations people of Australia.
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The Impact of Federation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the impact of Australian Federation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Australia's First People Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of Australia's first people and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.
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The Dreaming, Stories and Songlines
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the importance of The Dreaming, Dreamtime stories and songlines in Aboriginal cultures.
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The Original Inhabitants
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original inhabitants of Australia.
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The First Maps - Stories and Songlines
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the oral traditions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples use to map landscapes.
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How to Write an Acknowledgement of Country With Kids: Tips for Teachers
Learn how to write an Acknowledgement of Country with kids in your primary classroom with tips from First Nations educators.
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National Sorry Day & Reconciliation Week Activities for Kids to Use in Your Classroom This Year
Use these National Reconciliation Week activities to help you and your students acknowledge and pay respect to The Stolen Generations.
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NAIDOC Week Activities For Your Primary School Classroom
Prepping for NAIDOC Week? Find impactful and engaging NAIDOC Week activities for kids that are teacher-approved.
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12 Must-Have Aboriginal Children's Books to Add to Your Classroom Reading Corner
These Aboriginal children's books are must-haves for the primary classroom.
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