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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Captain Cook Word Wall
A vocabulary word wall to display and use in the classroom when learning about the explorations of Captain James Cook.
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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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The Natural Environment of Africa PowerPoint
A 17 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the climate, vegetation and animals of Africa.
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Australia Becomes a Nation - Assessment
An assessment to demonstrate an understanding of Australian Federation.
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Australian Bush Background
A background for an Australian bush scene.
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Australian Bush Page Border
A page border with an Australian bush theme.
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Mountain Page Border
A page border with a mountain theme.
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Deserts of Australia - Teaching Presentation
Explore Australia's deserts with this 14-slide editable teaching presentation.
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Mountain Ranges of Australia - Teaching Presentation
Explore Australia's mountain ranges with this 14-slide editable teaching presentation.
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Rivers of Australia - Teaching Presentation
Explore Australia's complex system of rivers with this 14-slide editable teaching presentation.
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Desert Page Border
A page border with a desert theme.
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Celebrations Around The World Inquiry Task
A four page inquiry task, assessing students' knowledge of cultural celebrations from around the world.
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Natural Environments - PowerPoint
A Natural Environments themed PowerPoint to add some colour and design to your classroom PowerPoint presentations.
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Bastille Day Fact Sheet
A fact sheet covering important facts and traditions of Bastille Day in France.
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Map of the Northern Territory Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Northern Territory.
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New Zealand History Timeline
A poster highlighting some of the major events in New Zealand's history.
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Comprehension - The Great Wall of China
A comprehension activity about The Great Wall of China.
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Black Map of the Australian Capital Territory - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian Capital Territory.
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Australian Habitats Word Wall Vocabulary
A set of Australian habitats related vocabulary word wall cards.
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Australian Capital Cities Fact Sheets
A set of 8 posters with facts about each Australian capital city.
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Five Australian Landmarks Posters
A set of 5 posters highlighting some of Australia's most famous Landmarks.
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Victorian Era - Food Worksheet
Victorian Era - Food worksheet for your students to complete.
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Victorian Era - Law And Crimes Worksheet
Victorian Era - Law and Crimes worksheet for your students to complete.
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Victorian Era - Gross Things Victorians Ate Worksheet
Gross Things Victorians Ate worksheet for your students to complete.
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Exploring Australia's Connection with Other Countries - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
37 exploring Australia's connection vocabulary word wall cards.
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Exploring a Diverse World - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
22 exploring a diverse world vocabulary word wall cards.
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Water in the World - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
Seventy-four water in the world vocabulary cards.
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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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Australian Gold Rush - Word Wall
An Australian Gold Rush themed word wall to use in the classroom.
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Australian Gold Rush - Immigration Poster
A poster explaining the increase in Australia's population during the Gold Rush.
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Aboriginal Interpretations of the Night Sky Worksheet
A worksheet that explores how Aboriginal peoples interpreted the night sky.
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My Place - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
14 places people live in vocabulary word wall cards.
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