HASS Teaching Resources for Year 6
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Australian Laws
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand why we have laws in Australia.
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A System of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify reasons why a country needs a system of government.
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Anh's Story
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the stories of Asian migrants to Australia.
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Who Came Here?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different migrant groups in Australia throughout the 20th century.
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Human Rights in Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will develop an understanding of what human rights are and appreciate the significance of human rights laws.
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Famous Federators
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify influential people who contributed to Australian Federation.
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The Establishment of Australia's Colonies
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the unique characteristics and history of the six colonies of Australia.
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Australia's System of Government Unit Plan
This Civics and Citizenship unit addresses a range of Australian government concepts involving democratic systems, roles and responsibilities of government and the process of making laws.
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Calling Australia Home Unit Plan
This Australian History unit covers a range of concepts relating to democracy, citizenship and immigration experiences of 20th century Australia.
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An Introduction to Aboriginal Art Unit Plan
This Visual Arts unit addresses the history of Aboriginal art in Australia and the variety of techniques used in different artworks.
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Applying Aboriginal Art Techniques - Assessment Task
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate their understanding of Aboriginal art techniques.
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Aboriginal Dot Painting
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal dot painting.
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Aboriginal Cross-Hatching
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal cross-hatching.
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Aboriginal Wandjina Artworks
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal Wandjina artworks.
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Aboriginal Body Painting
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal body painting.
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Aboriginal Bark Paintings
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal bark paintings.
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Aboriginal Sand Drawings
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal sand drawings.
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Aboriginal Rock Art
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal rock art.
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Running a Country
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify a range of services in the community for which the government is responsible.
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Australia's System of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore Australia's system of government.
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Different Systems of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different types of government systems.
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The Impact of Federation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the impact of Australian Federation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Events That Led to Australian Federation
A 60 minute lesson in which students will examine significant events that led to Australian Federation.
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Problems in the Australian Colonies
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify some of the problems in the colonies leading up to Federation.
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How to Write an Acknowledgement of Country With Kids: Tips for Teachers
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National Sorry Day & Reconciliation Week Activities for Kids to Use in Your Classroom This Year
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NAIDOC Week Activities For Your Primary School Classroom
Prepping for NAIDOC Week? Find impactful and engaging NAIDOC Week activities for kids that are teacher-approved.
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12 Must-Have Aboriginal Children's Books to Add to Your Classroom Reading Corner
These Aboriginal children's books are must-haves for the primary classroom.