First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures Teaching Resources
Ensure your students understand the diversity of Australia's First Nations peoples, their histories, cultures and connections to the land with activities, worksheets and more teacher resources that will help you build respect and understanding in the classroom.
This collection of cross-curricular resources was created specifically for Australian teachers and covers an array of themes and important events in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, creating a framework for culturally appropriate lessons not just about the past but about the lives of contemporary First Nations people.
Through unit and lesson plans and related activities, students will be encouraged to look at pivotal periods in Australian history through a critical lens, examining myths about European colonisation and its impact on Aboriginal communities.
Students will learn about the Stolen Generations and the lasting consequences of these forcible removals of First Nations children from their homes and families. They'll also have a chance to become familiar with important members of the First Nations communities and learn about their unique languages and cultural traditions.
Promote reconciliation as you help your students build respect and appreciation for First Nations people, their cultures and their resilience.
- Plus Plan

Impacts of Colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Posters
Posters highlighting the main impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Free Plan

I Am Sorry – Poem and Discussion Questions
A poem to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
- Plus Plan

Significant First Nations Australians Inquiry Task
Use this set of 12 fact sheets about significant First Nations Australians, with an accompanying inquiry task as a NAIDOC Week activity.
- Plus Plan

Significant Individuals During Colonisation/Invasion Poster Set
Explore this collection of 9 posters with your Grade 4 HASS students, when learning about impactful persons during the period of colonisation, or invasion, in Australia.
- Plus Plan

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Knowledge of Physical Sciences – Teaching Slides
Teach your students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledge of forces with this comprehensive and age-appropriate teaching presentation.
- Plus Plan

Original Inhabitants PowerPoint
A 43 slide editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching students about the original inhabitants of Australia.
- Plus Plan

An Introduction to Aboriginal Art PowerPoint
A 54 slide editable PowerPoint to use in the classroom when learning about Aboriginal art.
- Plus Plan

Why Teach About Dreaming Stories? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Dreaming stories.
- Plus Plan

National Sorry Day Teaching Presentation
A 13-slide editable PowerPoint template that provides an overview of National Sorry Day.
- Plus Plan

The Story of Gulaga - Comprehension and Activity Worksheet
A comprehension and linked activity based on an Aboriginal Dreaming Story.
- Plus Plan

What is NAIDOC Week? – Comprehension Task
A comprehension task to use in the classroom when learning about NAIDOC Week.
- Plus Plan

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.
- Plus Plan

What Makes Australia Unique Posters
A set of 6 educational posters highlighting some of the things that make Australia unique
- Free Plan

National Sorry Day – Reconciliation Hand
A reconciliation hand to promote thoughtful discussion on National Sorry Day.
- Plus Plan

Wingaru Easter Egg Basket - Footsteps Design
An Aboriginal egg basket-making activity featuring authentic First Nations designs by Dunghutti artist, Cynthia O’Brien-Younie.
- Plus Plan

Why Teach About Racism? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about racism.
- Plus Plan

Why Teach About Bush Tucker? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about bush tucker.
- Plus Plan

Why Teach an Aboriginal Perspective About Cook's Landing in Australia? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching an Aboriginal perspective of Cook's landing in Australia.
- Free Plan

National Sorry Day – Mindfulness Colouring Sheet
A mindful colouring activity to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
- Plus Plan

Why Teach About Aboriginal Languages? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal languages.
- Plus Plan

Australian Gold Rush: First Nations – Teaching Presentation
An 11-slide teaching presentation discussing the impact the Australian Gold Rush had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Plus Plan

Aboriginal Diggers Crossword Puzzle
A crossword puzzle that teaches students about Aboriginal diggers.
- Free Plan

Books for Sharing Indigenous Perspectives - Poster
A list of Indigenous storybooks for the classroom recommended by Aboriginal education organisation, Wingaru Education.
- Free Plan

Australian Place Name Origins Worksheet
A worksheet exploring the connection of Australian place names to First Nations languages.
- Plus Plan

Dreaming Stories - Multiple Intelligence Activities
A Multiple Intelligence activity planner to use in the classroom when learning about Dreaming Stories.
- Plus Plan

The Apology Transcript and Activities
An excerpt from Kevin Rudd's Apology to the Stolen Generations with matching activity task cards.
- Free Plan

Acknowledgement of Country Poster
A simple Acknowledgement of Country poster to display in your classroom.
- Plus Plan

National Sorry Day – Word Search
A word search to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
- Plus Plan

Impacts of Colonisation Word Wall
A Word Wall of the Impacts of Colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Plus Plan

NAIDOC Week Assembly PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint template that outlines NAIDOC Week celebrations.
- Plus Plan

Wingaru Kids Reconciliation Week Colouring-In Activities
Inspire students to commit to reconciliation with personalised colouring-in activity that highlights their individual commitments.
- Plus Plan

Wingaru Kids - Reconciliation Week School Display
Create a powerful collective statement of your school’s commitment to reconciliation with this collaborative display activity from Wingaru Kids.
- First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures Posters
- First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures Worksheets
- First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures for Foundation Year
- First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures for Year 1
- First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures for Year 2
- First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures for Year 3
- First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures for Year 4
- First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures for Year 5
- First Nations Peoples Histories and Cultures for Year 6