First Nations Australia Teaching Resources
At Teach Starter, we are committed to providing resources that assist teachers in embedding the cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures across the curriculum. We strive to provide resources that are relevant, culturally informed, and culturally sensitive. We are continually learning by engaging in professional development sessions to inform our resource creation, and we will continue to improve our knowledge of how to provide the best possible resources for you and your students. We would encourage you to use our First Nations Australia resources in conjunction with input from your local First Nations community members.
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Wingaru Kids - Reconciliation Week Classroom Bingo
Spark curiosity and conversation with this reconciliation week classroom bingo activity from Wingaru Kids, featuring diverse ideas to engage students in meaningful reconciliation activities.
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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 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.
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NAIDOC Week My Country Worksheet - Lower Primary
A NAIDOC Week "My Country" worksheet suitable for lower primary school students.
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Significant First Nations Australians - Inquiry Task
An inquiry research task to use in the classroom during NAIDOC Week.
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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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National Sorry Day – Reconciliation Hand
A reconciliation hand to promote thoughtful discussion on National Sorry Day.
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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.
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Acclimatised Civilisations: Australia – Workbook
Learn about the physical and human geography of the continent of Australia with this inquiry-based mapping activity.
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How to Write an Acknowledgement of Country – Upper Years Activity
Research and create a meaningful Acknowledgement of Country with your students
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Why Teach About Pemulwuy? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about the Aboriginal warrior, Pemulwuy.
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Why Teach About the Stolen Generations? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about the Stolen Generations.
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The Rabbits – Worksheet
A worksheet that explores the ideas and issues within the plot of The Rabbits by John Marsden.
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Land Rights Timeline Worksheet
A printable Land Rights Timeline worksheet for your students to complete in your classroom.
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Land Rights Crossword
A printable Land Rights Crossword worksheet for your students to complete in your classroom.
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Land Rights Teacher Information Sheet
Wingaru Education has put together a timeline of Aboriginal land rights events. From the time of Cook’s intrusive exploration and the subsequent invasion by the First Fleet, land has been taken from Aboriginal People against their will. There are a number of ways to delve into this topic with your class.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Traditional Games – Teaching Slides
Teach your students about some traditional games from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with this comprehensive and age-appropriate teaching presentation.
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Dreaming Stories - Multiple Intelligence Activities
A Multiple Intelligence activity planner to use in the classroom when learning about Dreaming Stories.
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What is NAIDOC Week? – Comprehension Task
A comprehension task to use in the classroom when learning about NAIDOC Week.
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Adaptable Acknowledgement of Country Poster
An Acknowledgement of Country poster that can be adapted to your local area.
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Response to The National Apology Transcript
An excerpt from Professor Tom Calma's response to the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.
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Australia's First Peoples Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of the connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.
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Impacts of Colonisation Word Wall
A Word Wall of the Impacts of Colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! - Heart Activity
A thought-provoking NAIDOC Week craft template for your students.
- First Nations Australia Posters
- First Nations Australia Worksheets
- First Nations Australia for Foundation Year
- First Nations Australia for Year 1
- First Nations Australia for Year 2
- First Nations Australia for Year 3
- First Nations Australia for Year 4
- First Nations Australia for Year 5
- First Nations Australia for Year 6