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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The Natural Environment of South America PowerPoint
A 17 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the climate, vegetation and animals of South America.
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Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
87 geography related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Eid al-Adha Poster - Information
A poster with information about Eid al-Adha.
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Australia Becomes a Nation Banner
Australia Becomes a Nation banner.
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New Year's Poster - Information
A poster with information about New Year's.
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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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Pirate Ship - Model Building Activity
A pirate model ship building task to create in the classroom for Talk Like a Pirate Day!
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Class Election Templates
Use this set of posters, interview questions and a class ballot to use in a mock election or class election.
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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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Harmony Day Word Jumble Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource 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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Classroom Energy Audit Worksheet
An investigation that will have students observing the energy usage in their classroom and proposing action to reduce energy waste.
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Immigration and Emigration in Australia Poster
A poster explaining the difference between immigration and emigration.
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My Ecological Footprint - Reference Sheet
Teach your students about the things we do that affect the Earth with an ecological footprint reference sheet.
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Asian Flags
A collection of 38 flags from Asian countries.
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Australian Bush Background
A background for an Australian bush scene.
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Mountain Background
A background for a mountain scene.
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City Background
A background for a city scene.
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People Live in Places Banner
A People Live in Places banner.
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Changing Map of Australia - 65 000 Years Ago to Present Day
A map showing the changes in Australia's coastline from 65 000 years ago to the present day.
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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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Mosaic Clover Art Activity
A creative art activity to use when learning about the Saint Patrick's Day celebration.
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Desert Background
A background for a desert scene.
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