Geography Teaching Resources
Explore geography worksheets, printable maps, games and more teaching resources that are aligned with the Australian HASS curriculum! Each resource in this primary school teaching collection has been created by primary teachers for primary teachers like you.
Best of all, the expert HASS teachers on the Teach Starter team have created each printable and digital activity with a focus on saving teachers time on their lesson plans so they can spend more time making those 'aha' moments happen in the classroom! Each one has undergone our careful review process to ensure it's ready for your lesson plan and your students.
This collection even includes customisable resources and activities that have already been differentiated for you!
Geography Activities for Every Year Level
What do the Teach Starter geography teaching resources cover for each year level? Take a look at the topics covered in our worksheets, games and more to save you time on your lesson plans.
- Foundation (Prep/Kindergarten) — Personal and familiar places, features of the local environment and sustainability
- Year 1 — Local and familiar places, the natural environment and the connection between people and places
- Year 2 — Places beyond the local community, different environments, and natural and human-made features
- Year 3 — Biomes and vegetation zones, environmental change, and the representation of Earth's features on maps
- Year 4 — Australian states and territories and their characteristics and natural hazards
- Year 5 — The diversity of landscapes and environments in Australia, natural resources and environmental sustainability
- Year 6 — Interconnections between people, places and environments and Australia's connections with other countries and continents
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Drowning in Plastic – Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Teach your students facts about ocean pollution with this comprehensive article with accompanying comprehension activities.
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Great Barrier Reef Comprehension and Note Taking Worksheet
Learn about The Great Barrier Reef with a reading comprehension and note-taking activity.
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Compass Directions Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring grids, grid references and direction.
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What Is Climate Change? Comprehension Worksheet
Teach your students about the perils of climate change with this comprehensive article with accompanying comprehension questions.
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Natural Disasters Word Search
Use a Natural Disasters word search to introduce your students to the vocabulary surrounding these destructive acts of nature.
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Recycling Word Search
Build your students’ vocabulary around the topic of recycling with this recycling-themed word search.
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Australian States and Capital Cities Map Worksheet
A worksheet for students to use when learning about Australian states, territories and capital cities.
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Map Skills Teaching Presentation
Teach basic map skills to younger students with this visually appealing and age-appropriate teaching presentation.
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Natural vs. Man-Made Features - Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify the natural and human features of environments.
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Features of Maps - Worksheet
Apply knowledge of the components of a map to this map elements worksheet.
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Natural Disasters Report – Mini Book Template
Download this natural disasters information report template to use when teaching informative writing to primary students.
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Renewable vs Non-Renewable Energy Sources – Worksheet
Discover the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources with a comprehension passage and worksheet.
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Blank Map of Australia - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the continent of Australia.
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The Natural Environment of Australia PowerPoint
A 23 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the climate, vegetation and animals of Australia.
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Free Volcano Worksheets
Download a set of free volcano worksheets to introduce your students to vocabulary and concepts related to volcanoes and volcanic disasters.
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Ye Olde Geometry Town Project
Build a charming medieval village in our Ye Olde Geometry Town project, designed to give your students engaging hands-on practice with multiple geometry standards.
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States and Territories of Australia PowerPoint
Explore Australia's six states and two territories with this 27-slide editable teaching presentation.
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Labelling the Continents and Oceans Worksheets
Turn Geography into a fun and educational learning experience with our cut-and-paste worksheets!
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Australia and Its Neighbours - Poster and Labelling Activity
A set of maps and worksheet for students to use when looking at Australia and its neighbours.
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World Map with Countries - Black and White
Teach your students about the continents and countries of the world with this black-and-white world map.
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Australian Landform Map
A map of Australia showing the major landforms.
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Species Survival! Science Word Search
Explore vocabulary related to the National Science Week 2024 theme of “Species Survival – More Than Sustainability” with a differentiated word search.
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Material World PowerPoint - Processed and Natural Materials
Discover the difference between processed and natural materials with an instructional slide show.
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Australian Conservationists: The Irwins – Comprehension Worksheet
Learn about the Irwin family and their conservation work with this 2-page reading passage and accompanying comprehension questions.
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Sustainability Activity - Caring for the Environment
Promote sustainable living with a sustainability sorting activity.
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World Mapping Workbook
Develop mapping skills by plotting key features and locations onto a map of the world.
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B.O.L.T.S.S Features of Maps Posters for the Classroom
Teach the BOLTSS mnemonic and explore the features of maps using this set of colourful classroom posters.
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Features of Maps - Teaching Presentation
Explore the most common features of maps with this engaging teaching presentation.
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Australian Map Puzzle
Help your students build understanding of the map of Australia with this interactive game.
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Material World Resource Pack
Learn about natural and manmade materials with a printable resource pack.
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Water is Life - Instructional PowerPoint
Learn about the importance of water to life on Earth, along with where water comes from, with an instructional slide deck.
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Natural Landmarks of Australia - Poster Pack
10 beautifully designed posters about some of Australia's most famous natural landscapes.
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