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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Transport Then and Now - Worksheet
A set of 2 worksheets for students to identify how transport has changed over time.
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Making Australian Laws PowerPoint
A 15 slide PowerPoint Presentation outlining how laws are made in Australia.
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Significant Women of Australia's Colonisation Fact Sheets
4 profile posters to display and use in the classroom when learning about significant women in Australia.
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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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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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An Early Explorer's Map
An early explorer's map to display in the classroom when learning about European exploration.
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Captain James Cook and the Endeavour — Teaching Slides
Discover the journey of Captain James Cook on the HMS Endeavour with your students with this teaching presentation.
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The Queen's Baton Worksheet
A worksheet to be used when learning about the Commonwealth Games and the Queen's Baton.
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What is Gold Poster
A poster highlighting information about gold.
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World War One Timeline Poster
A timeline poster of the main events from World War One.
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The Middle Ages Word Wall Vocabulary
A medieval themed middle ages poster and accompanying word wall vocabulary cards.
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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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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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Red Poppy Template
Use a paper poppy craft template to make a poppy for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
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Women In World War One Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read to learn about women in World War I with a printable reading passage and comprehension worksheet.
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What is Remembrance Day? Teaching PowerPoint
Guide your students to discover the origin of Remembrance Day and how it is celebrated in Australia with a teaching slide deck.
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My Personal Timeline - Project Template
Apply knowledge of chronological order while students create a personal timeline highlighting important milestones.
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King Charles III Biography Planner Flipbook
Research and learn about King Charles III and discover biography writing.
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King Charles III Coronation News Article Project
Become a journalist and report on King Charles III Coronation.
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Anzac Day Symbols Poster Set
Learn about the different symbols of Anzac Day with this poster set.
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HASS Year Three Assessment Trackers
A 5 page set of assessment trackers using the Australian Curriculum codes to monitor student progress in HASS.
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Forms of Government – Flashcards and Sorting Activity
A set of flashcards for students to review the various forms of government and sort them into categories.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal Astronomy? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal astronomy.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal Identity? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal identity.
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I Am Sorry – Poem and Discussion Questions
A poem to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
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Australian Gold Rush – Word Wall 2
Thirty-one content-specific vocabulary cards for a word wall based on the Australian Gold Rush.
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Harmony Day Word Search – Lower
Words related to Harmony Day in a word search.
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Harmony Day Word Search – Upper
Words related to Harmony Day in a word search.
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Communicating with Others - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to identify the communication methods and devices we use today.
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Alien Grab - Toy Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity to identify toys from other everyday objects.
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Significant Australian Individuals - 1800s to early 1900s
A set of posters highlighting the achievements of some of the most well-known Australians from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Transport Changing Over Time - Timeline Worksheet
A worksheet for students to illustrate how transport has changed over time.
- History Worksheets
- History Posters
- History Templates
- History Teaching Presentations
- History Labels, Signs & Decorations
- History Word Walls
- History Projects
- History for Preschool/Kindergarten
- History for Foundation Year
- History for Year 1
- History for Year 2
- History for Year 3
- History for Year 4
- History for Year 5
- History for Year 6
- History for Year 7