Australian History Teaching Resources
Bring Australian history to life in your primary classroom with history activities and reading passages, teaching presentations on important points in Commonwealth history and more. Aligned with the Australian HASS curriculum — including V9 — this collection has been created by the Teach Starter teacher team for teachers like you.
Inside you'll find historical timelines from the era of the First Fleet through modern times, resources for teaching students of all backgrounds about Aboriginal history and the stewards of the land, and activities designed to help children explore the aspects of society that have changed over time and shaped the Australia we live in today.
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Colonisation to Federation – Australian History Timeline
A 4 page timeline to display in the classroom when learning about the history of Australia.
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The Establishment of Australia's Colonies PowerPoint
A 32 slide editable PowerPoint to use in the classroom when learning about the establishment of British colonies in Australia.
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Acknowledgement of Country Poster
A simple Acknowledgement of Country poster to display in your classroom.
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Australia Federates PowerPoint
A 27 slide editable PowerPoint template to use in the classroom when learning about Australian Federation.
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British Colonies in Australia - History Word Wall Vocabulary
45 British Colonisation in Australia related vocabulary cards.
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Federation Sorting Activity
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing the arguments around Australian Federation.
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The First Fleet PowerPoint
A 15 slide editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching students about the First Fleet.
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States and Territories of Australia PowerPoint
Explore Australia's six states and two territories with this 27-slide editable teaching presentation.
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Support and Opposition For Federation - Fact Sheet
A fact sheet to use in the classroom for exploring Australian Federation.
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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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Tenterfield Oration - Fact Sheet and Comprehension
A fact sheet and comprehension task to use when learning about The Tenterfield Oration.
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Key Figures in Australian Federation Fact Sheets
A set of six fact sheets to use in the classroom for investigating key figures in Australian Federation.
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Pros and Cons of Becoming a Federation Poster
A poster displaying the pros and cons of Australia becoming a federation.
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Problems in the Australian Colonies PowerPoint
A 19 slide editable PowerPoint to use in the classroom when learning about the problems that took place in the colonies of Australia.
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The Meaning of Harmony Day and/or Week Template
A template to use to encourage your students to discuss what Harmony Day/Week means to them.
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Australian Federation - History Word Wall Vocabulary
90 Australian Federation related vocabulary cards.
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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.
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Timeline of James Cook's First Voyage on the Endeavour
A historical timeline to display in the classroom when learning about James Cook's voyage to Australia.
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Self Portrait Worksheet
A worksheet to use as a Harmony Day resource for all grades.
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The Australian Constitution - Fact Sheet
A fact sheet to use in the classroom for exploring the Australian Constitution
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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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A British Penal Colony - Teaching Slides
A 25 slide editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching students about the British colonisation of Australia.
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British Colonisation of Australia - Early Struggles in the New Colony Poster
A poster to display in the classroom when teaching about the British Colonisation of Australia.
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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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Immigration Worksheets - Year 4-5 Reading Comprehension Pack
Use our differentiated Immigration Worksheets to introduce your students to the concept of immigration and the reasons why people migrate to new countries.
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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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Early Explorers PowerPoint
A 25 slide editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching students about the early explorers of Australia.
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Australian Gold Rush: That's Gold! – Teaching Presentation
A 13-slide teaching presentation that includes interesting facts about gold, why it is such a prized metal, and how its use shaped modern currency and trade.
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Aboriginal ANZACs - Memory Card Game
A memory game featuring Aboriginal ANZAC's.
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Parliament of Australia Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom that explains the Parliament of Australia.
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Australian Convicts Timeline
A timeline showing the progression of convict colonisation in Australia.
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National Sorry Day – Mindfulness Colouring Sheet
A mindful colouring activity to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
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