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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History and Features of Australia's Parliamentary System - Mini-Book
Discover the history and features of Australia’s parliamentary system with this informative printable mini-book.
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History and Features of Australia’s Parliamentary System - Teaching Slides
Explore the ins and outs of Australia’s parliamentary history with this comprehensive set of teaching slides.
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The Role of the Monarchy in Australia's Parliamentary System - Mini-Book
Discover the role of the monarchy in Australia’s parliamentary system with this informative printable mini-book.
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Australia's Three Levels of Government - Interactive Activity
Review the roles and responsibilities of Australia's three levels of government with this digital review activity.
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Responsibilities of Australia's State Governments - Cloze Worksheet
Explore the roles and responsibilities of state and territory governments around Australia with this differentiated cloze passage worksheet.
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Responsibilities of Australia's Federal Government - Cloze Worksheet
Explore the roles and responsibilities of Australian federal governments with this differentiated cloze passage worksheet.
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Federal, State or Local Government? - Worksheet
Familiarise your students with the duties of local, state and federal governments in Australia with this sorting worksheet.
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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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If I Were King/Queen... Writing Template
Celebrate the upcoming Coronation of Charles III with this fun King/Queen craft and writing activity.
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Write About It! Recycling Writing Prompt Worksheets
Differentiate writing instruction in primary grades with informational writing prompts about recycling and conservation.
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Climate Zones of the World – Poster Pack
Learn about different climate types with this set of 6 printable posters.
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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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Natural, Managed, and Human-Made Features Posters
Identify the natural, manmade, and managed features of environments with printable anchor charts.
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National Tree Day Activity Pack
Celebrating National Tree Day with a pack of exciting activities!
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The World's Five Oceans - Teaching Presentation
Explore the world’s five oceans with this comprehensive teaching presentation.
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What Can We Recycle? Cut and Paste Worksheet
Remember what to recycle with a cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Blank Map of North America - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the continent of North America.
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Comparing Energy Sources Worksheet & Graphic Organiser
Compare and contrast different types of renewable energy sources with a printable graphic organiser.
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How Can We Help Our Planet Mini Book
Help your students learn about how to keep our planet clean with a printable Earth Day book.
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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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Oceans of the World - Cut and Paste Worksheet
Explore some key facts about the world’s five oceans with this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Changes to the Environment – Worksheet
Learn about environmental changes and how they affect living things with this worksheet.
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How is Plastic Recycled? – Recycling Worksheets
Explore the process of recycling plastic with a printable recycling worksheet.
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Natural Resources – Exit Tickets
Assess student understanding of natural resources with this set of exit tickets.
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How to Build a Worm Farm - Poster Pack
Learn to build your own worm farm and learn about vermicomposting with a handy project guide.
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Natural Resource Use in the 21st Century PowerPoint
Explore how natural resources are used by humans in the 21st century with an instructional slide deck.
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Environmental Awareness Flip Book - Earth Day Activity
Use this flip book to build awareness of actions that are good and bad for the environment.
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Acclimatised Civilisations: Australia – Workbook
Learn about the physical and human geography of the continent of Australia with this inquiry-based mapping activity.
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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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HASS Term Tracker (Australian Curriculum) - Year 4
A HASS term tracker using the Australian Curriculum Year 4 content descriptors and codes.
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Map Symbols Match-Up Activity
Practise identifying the symbols found on a map with a map symbol matching activity.
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HASS Term Tracker (Australian Curriculum) - Year 1
A HASS term tracker using the Australian Curriculum Year 1 content descriptors and codes.
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