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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Epiphany Word Wall Vocabulary
Epiphany related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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History Word Wall Poster
Use this Word Wall Poster to identify history vocabulary in your classroom.
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Geography Word Wall Poster
Use this Word Wall Poster to identify geography vocabulary in your classroom.
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Five UK Landmarks Posters
A set of 5 posters highlighting some of the UK's most famous Landmarks.
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Calling Australia Home Banner
Calling Australia Home banner.
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Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
87 geography related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Darwin Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Darwin.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Hobart Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Hobart.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Perth Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Perth.
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First Fleet Word Wall
A vocabulary word wall to display and use in the classroom when learning about the First Fleet.
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The Path of a Bill - Worksheet
Demonstrate understanding of the path of a bill in Australia with this one-page printable worksheet.
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Proposing a New Law - Worksheet
Propose a new law for your classroom or country with this guided Civic and Citizenship worksheet.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Sydney Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Sydney.
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The Senate Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining the structure of the Senate.
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The House of Representatives Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining the structure of the House of Representatives.
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Parliament of Australia Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom that explains the Parliament of Australia.
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Australia Becomes a Nation Banner
Australia Becomes a Nation banner.
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Response to The National Apology Transcript
An excerpt from Professor Tom Calma's response to the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.
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The Apology Transcript and Activities
An excerpt from Kevin Rudd's Apology to the Stolen Generations with matching activity task cards.
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New Year's Poster - Information
A poster with information about New Year's.
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Australian Immigration Posters
A set of 7 posters that describe the impact immigration had on shaping Australia as a nation.
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"Talk Like a Pirate" Dictionary and Glossary
Learn how to "Talk Like a Pirate" with this pirate dictionary and glossary.
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Pirate Ship - Writing Template
A printable pirate themed writing template to use in the classroom.
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Sustainability Quote Poster Number 8
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." - Edward Everett Hale
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New Year's Word Wall Vocabulary
Twenty-seven New Year's related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Torres Route 1606 Map
A map to display in the classroom when learning about Luis de Torres' route across the top of Australia in 1606.
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Anh Do Migration Comprehension
A comprehension task investigating the Do family story of immigration to Australia.
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Harmony Day Word Jumble Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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Identifying Respect Worksheet
A worksheet to use for all grades.
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Groups I Belong To Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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Harmony Day Theme Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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Harmony Day Badge Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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