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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Natural Disaster Information Report – Research Template
Download this natural disaster information report template to use when teaching informative writing to primary students.
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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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Responsibilities of Australia's Three Levels of Government - Sorting Activity
Explore the roles and responsibilities of Australia's three levels of government with this hands-on sorting activity.
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The Continent of South America - Mini-Book
Explore the wonders and delights of the continent of South America with this informative printable mini-book.
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Map of the World's Climate Zones
Display this climate zone map in your classroom while teaching about the 6 climate types.
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Australian States, Territories and Capital Cities - Class Display
Brighten up your classroom bulletin boards with a vibrant and informative classroom display about Australia’s states and territories.
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Deforestation – Infographic Poster and Worksheet
Read and learn about deforestation with an engaging infographic and comprehension worksheet.
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Australian Gold Rush: A Digger's Life – Teaching Presentation
A 17-slide teaching presentation that explores the challenges, hardships and glory of a life spent digging on the Australian goldfields.
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From Trade to Currency Comic – Template
A comic strip activity that explores how people progressed from trade to currency.
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World Landmarks Fact File Pack
Explore world landmarks through engaging fact files and cross‑curriculum activities that build students’ comprehension skills and global awareness.
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Celebrations Crossword Puzzle – Worksheet
A crossword puzzle about holidays and celebrations.
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Extreme Environments: Lands of Ice and Sand – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an information report from the Year 4 magazine (Issue 3).
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Australia-Centred World Map
Teach your students about the continents, oceans and countries of the world with this Australia-centred world map.
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The First Fleet PowerPoint
A 15 slide editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching students about the First Fleet.
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Rubbish Bin Sorting Activity
Learn about recycling, composting and sustainable practices for waste management with a fun sorting activity.
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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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Self Portrait Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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Early Explorers PowerPoint
A 25 slide editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching students about the early explorers of Australia.
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Eureka Stockade Fact Sheet and Comprehension Questions
A fact sheet and comprehension task to use when learning about The Eureka Stockade.
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States and Territories of Australia PowerPoint
Explore Australia's six states and two territories with this 27-slide editable teaching presentation.
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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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Kelly Gang Wanted Posters
Wanted posters providing information about each member of the infamous Kelly Gang.
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The Continent of Africa PowerPoint
A 20 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the geographical features of Africa.
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Water Overuse – Infographic Poster and Worksheet
Explore the overuse of water and its effects on the world’s population with this eye-opening infographic poster and accompanying comprehension worksheet.
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Natural, Managed, and Constructed Environments PowerPoint
Use this Natural, Managed, and Constructed Environments PowerPoint to teach your students about the environment and how people interact with it.
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My Family Portrait Templates
Encourage your students to explore their identity through these Family Portrait Worksheets Templates.
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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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Build a Family Tree – Template
A versatile resource to use when exploring family history with your students.
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Australia's Levels of Government - Workbook
Learn the duties and leaders of the national, state, and local levels of government with a printable government workbook.
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The Continent of Africa - Mini-Book
Explore the wonders and delights of the continent of Africa with this informative printable mini-book.
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Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Sources Poster Pack
Use our Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Posters to isplay and examine renewable and non-renewable energy sources, including wind, hydroelectric, solar, natural gas, oil and coal.
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