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