History Teaching Resources
Explore Australian history games, worksheets, slide decks, activities and more HASS teaching resources that are aligned with the Australian curriculum! Each history resource in this primary school teaching collection has been created by primary teachers for primary teachers like you.
Designed to save teachers time on their lesson plans, each printable and digital activity for students has undergone our careful review process to ensure it's ready for your lesson plan and your students.
This collection even includes customisable resources and activities that have already been differentiated for you!
Australian History Activities for Every Year Level
What do the Teach Starter history teaching resources cover for each year level? Take a look at the topics covered in our worksheets, games and more to save you time on your lesson plans.
- Foundation (Prep/Kindergarten) — Personal and family histories, exploring the past through stories and objects
- Year 1 — Personal and family histories, changes over time and celebrating the past
- Year 2 — The significance of events, people, and places in the local community and broader Australian context
- Year 3 — The impact of colonisation on Australia, exploration and significant events and individuals in Australian history
- Year 4 — Colonisation and the development of Australian colonies, migration and contributions of different cultural groups
- Year 5 — Federation and the development of Australia as a nation, experiences of diverse groups and Australia's involvement in global conflicts
- Year 6 — Democracy, Australian government, the Constitution and Australia's engagement with Asia and the wider world
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Biography Timeline Template
Download this biography timeline template to help students organise key life events for a person's biography with a clear, structured format.
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Transport Time Machine - Past and Present Transport Sorting Activity
A fun sorting game for students to identify past modes of transport from the present.
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The Australian Aboriginal Flag Poster and Worksheet
Print this Australian Aboriginal Flag poster and worksheet for your classroom.
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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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Significant Explorers of Australia - Captain James Cook
A poster to display in the classroom when learning about Captain James Cook.
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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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Australian Convict Life Posters
5 posters highlighting information regarding the lives of convicts in Australia.
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Support and Opposition For Federation - Fact Sheet
A fact sheet to use in the classroom for exploring Australian Federation.
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Old vs New Communication Devices - Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity for students to identify old and new communication devices.
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Australian History Timeline
A worksheet for students to record information about four significant Australian events.
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Early Explorer Profiles - Abel Tasman, James Cook and Willem Janszoon
Three individual posters showing the expeditions of Abel Tasman, James Cook and Willem Janszoon.
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First Fleet - Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of the people impacted by the First Fleet.
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The Australian Constitution - Fact Sheet
A fact sheet to use in the classroom for exploring the Australian Constitution
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Federation Sorting Activity
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing the arguments around Australian Federation.
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Pros and Cons of Becoming a Federation Poster
A poster displaying the pros and cons of Australia becoming a federation.
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Australian Immigration – Analysing Infographics Worksheet
Explore Australian immigration trends with your students by analysing a kid-friendly infographic and answering guided questions.
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Australian Gold Rush: Living Wax Museum – Project
An inquiry project in which students research personalities from the Australian Gold Rush and portray them as part of a Living Wax Museum.
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Anzac Day Multiple Choice Quiz – PowerPoint
An interactive multiple choice quiz to prompt thoughtful discussion about Anzac Day.
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Anzac Day Word Search – Lower
An Anzac Day-themed word search.
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Making Australian Laws PowerPoint
A 15 slide PowerPoint Presentation outlining how laws are made in Australia.
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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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Separation of Powers Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining how the powers of Parliament are separated between the Judiciary, Executive Government, and Parliament.
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Australian Immigration Timeline
A 3 page timeline to display in the classroom when learning about Australian immigration.
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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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Australian Convicts Timeline
A timeline showing the progression of convict colonisation in Australia.
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British Colonisation of Australia - Early Struggles in the New Colony Poster
A poster to display in the classroom when teaching about the British Colonisation of Australia.
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National Sorry Day – Word Search
A word search to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
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Australian Conservationists: The Irwins – Comprehension Worksheet
Learn about the Irwin family and their conservation work with this 2-page reading passage and accompanying comprehension questions.
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Harmony Day Assembly PowerPoint
Teach about the significance of Harmony Day with this 10-slide teaching PowerPoint .
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For The Fallen - Remembrance Day Poem & Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read and analyse Binyon's poem, 'For the Fallen' with a printable Remembrance Day poem and comprehension worksheet.
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Learning About the Past PowerPoint
Use this 15-slide editable PowerPoint template when introducing younger students to historical sources.
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Communication Then and Now - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to illustrate how communication methods and devices have changed over time.
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