HASS Teaching Resources
Explore the ultimate HASS teacher resource collection, filled with worksheets, activities, maps and so much more. Aligned with the Australian Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum — including V9 — this extensive collection has everything you need to enhance primary students' understanding of Australian and world history, civics and citizenship, geography and more!
Designed to save primary teachers time on their lesson plans, each printable and digital activity has undergone the Teach Starter teacher team's careful review process to ensure it's ready for your lesson plan and your students.
The collection even includes customisable resources and activities that have already been differentiated for you so you can meet students right where they are as you take them on a journey of cultural exploration.
Is this your first year teaching HASS? Or are you just looking for some handy tips? Read on for a primer from our teacher team!
What Does HASS Stand For?
HASS is an acronym that stands for Humanities and Social Sciences.
Within the Foundation – Year 10 Australian Curriculum, HASS can be broken down into four sub-strands:
- History
- Geography
- Civics and Citizenship
- Economics and Business
Studies of history and geography both begin in foundation, while civics and citizenship education starts in year 3. Study of economics and business starts in year 5.
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The Roles and Responsibilities of Australia's Three Levels of Government - PowerPoint
Explore the roles and responsibilities of Australia's federal, state and local governments with this informative teaching presentation.
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Timeline of James Cook's First Voyage on the Endeavour
A historical timeline to display in the classroom when learning about James Cook's voyage to Australia.
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Human Rights in Australia - Infographic Poster
A 2-page infographic poster displaying facts about Australian human rights.
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Asian Flags
A collection of 38 flags from Asian countries.
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Australia Becomes a Nation - Assessment
An assessment to demonstrate an understanding of Australian Federation.
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The Australian Constitution - Fact Sheet
A fact sheet to use in the classroom for exploring the Australian Constitution
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Map of the World's Vegetation Zones
Locate and explore the different biomes of the world with this engaging classroom poster.
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What Makes Australia Unique Word Wall Vocabulary
A set of Australian related vocabulary word wall cards.
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World Map Poster
Teach your students about the continents and countries of the world with this detailed map.
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Three Levels of Australian Government - Poster
Review the three levels of government in Australia with this handy classroom poster.
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Japanese Flag and Map of Major Cities
A poster showing important information about Japan.
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Kelly Gang Wanted Posters
Wanted posters providing information about each member of the infamous Kelly Gang.
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British Colonisation of Australia - Early Struggles in the New Colony Poster
A poster to display in the classroom when teaching about the British Colonisation of Australia.
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Location of Australian Goldfields Poster and Mapping Task
A set of posters and worksheets to use in the classroom when locating Australian goldfields.
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Year of the Pig String Puppet Craft Template
A Lunar New Year themed 'Year of the Pig' string puppet template.
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Responsibilities Of Australian Local Governments - Posters
Explore the roles and responsibilities of Australian local governments with this set of classroom posters.
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World War One Maps
A set of maps to use in the classroom when learning about WW1.
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World War One Timeline Poster
A timeline poster of the main events from World War One.
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Neighbours of Australia Flags
Twelve flags from countries surrounding Australia.
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Asian Flags Worksheets - BW
Thirty-seven black and white worksheets with a selection of flags from Asia.
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What Can Be Recycled? Poster
A poster showing the products that can be recycled.
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Finding Fossil Fuels PowerPoint
Use an interactive ‘Finding Fossil Fuels’ Natural Resources PowerPoint to teach your students about how and where the Earth stores natural resources such as fossil fuels.
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Migrant Life Writing Prompts
Spark thoughtful classroom discussions and meaningful writing about migrant life with these engaging writing prompts for upper primary students.
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Design a Harmony Day Logo Project
Design a Harmony Day logo with your students using our inquiry-based learning project.
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Flags of the World - Print and Cursive Alphabet Line
Display the alphabet in print or cursive with a unique Flags of the World Alphabet Line.
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Earth's Hemispheres Worksheets
Practise identifying landforms in the northern and southern hemispheres with a pair of printable geography worksheets.
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Wingaru Kids Reconciliation Week Colouring-In Activities
Inspire students to commit to reconciliation with personalised colouring-in activity that highlights their individual commitments.
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Wingaru Kids - Reconciliation Week Classroom Bingo
Spark curiosity and conversation with this reconciliation week classroom bingo activity from Wingaru Kids, featuring diverse ideas to engage students in meaningful reconciliation activities.
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Free Easter Word Wall Vocabulary Display
Create a fun Easter-themed write-the-room activity and boost vocabulary skills surrounding the Easter holiday with a printable Easter word wall.
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Our Multicultural Australia – Harmony Day Display
A connecting display for students to list their favourite things and where in the world each comes from.
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Printable Harmony Day Bunting
Decorate your classroom or school with this colourful bunting for Harmony Day, or during Harmony Week.
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Alphabet of Diversity Worksheet
Celebrate diversity in your classroom with this alphabet of diversity worksheet.
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