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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Comparing Communication Devices from Past to Present - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to compare communication devices from the past with the present.
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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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Old Paper Scroll – Page Border
An old paper scroll page border to print out and use as a poster background or for your student's work.
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Popular Toys from the Present Day - Worksheet
A set of 2 worksheets for students to illustrate popular toys from the present day.
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Describing Toys Past and Present - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to describe the features of past and present toys.
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What Toy Am I? - Toy Definition Match Up Game
A set of 20 puzzle cards for students to match pictures of toys to their definition.
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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 Story of Gulaga - Comprehension and Activity Worksheet
A comprehension and linked activity based on an Aboriginal Dreaming Story.
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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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Timeline of the First Fleet's Journey to Australia - Banner
A four-page timeline of the history of the voyage of the First Fleet.
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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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The Apology Transcript and Activities
An excerpt from Kevin Rudd's Apology to the Stolen Generations with matching activity task cards.
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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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Groups I Belong To Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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Tenterfield Oration - Fact Sheet and Comprehension
A fact sheet and comprehension task to use when learning about The Tenterfield Oration.
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Original Inhabitants PowerPoint
A 43 slide editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching students about the original inhabitants of Australia.
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Timeline of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People 66 000 BCE to 1788 CE - Banner
A four-page timeline of the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people between 66 000 BCE and 1788 CE.
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Flags of Australia – Art Activity
A creative art activity to use when commemorating important events such as Australia Day, Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week.
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New Zealand History Timeline
A poster highlighting some of the major events in New Zealand's history.
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Fast Finisher Humanities and Social Sciences Task Cards - Year 6
A set of 12 Humanities and Social Sciences task cards.
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National Sorry Day – Reconciliation Hand
A reconciliation hand to promote thoughtful discussion on National Sorry Day.
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Communication Changes Over Time Worksheet
A sequencing activity to use when exploring how communication devices have changed over time.
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A Letter From The Trenches - Worksheet
Learn about life on the battlefields with this letter from the trenches worksheet.
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Past and Present Word Wall Vocabulary
A set of 30 vocabulary words related to teaching about the past and present.
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Ancient Rome - Diary Cover
An Ancient Rome themed diary cover or book cover with space to add your name or title.
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NAIDOC Week Assembly PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint template that outlines NAIDOC Week celebrations.
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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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How to Draw a Soldier Directed Drawing
Draw and write to reflect on Remembrance Day with a How to Draw a Soldier directed drawing activity.
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'Lest We Forget' Poppy Wreath Template
Create a beautiful poppy wreath with a printable Anzac Day craft template.
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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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My Little Remembrance Day Colouring Book
Engage your little learners and build vocabulary skills with a printable Remembrance Day Colouring Book.
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Remembrance Day Worksheets
Inspire students to think and write about veterans with a printable set of Remembrance Day Worksheets.
- History Posters
- History Worksheets
- History Templates
- History Teaching Presentations
- History Labels, Signs & Decorations
- History Word Walls
- 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