Knowledge and Understanding
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Knowledge and Understanding in F-6/7 HASS Year 6 includes:
- History Concepts for developing understanding The content in the history sub-strand provides opportunities for students to develop historical understanding through key concepts including sources, continuity a...
- Geography Concepts for developing understanding The content in the geography sub-strand provides opportunities to develop students' understanding of place, space, environment, interconnection and change. S...
- Civics and citizenship Concepts for developing understanding The content in the civics and citizenship sub-strand provides opportunities for students to develop understanding about government and democracy, laws and citizen...
- Economics and business Concepts for developing understanding The content in the economics and business sub-strand develops key ideas, with a focus on developing students' understanding of opportunity cost and why decis...
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Why Teach About Racism? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about racism.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal Identity? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal identity.
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Why Teach About Strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
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Why Teach About Bunduk Marika? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about notable Aboriginal woman, Bunduk Marika.
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Why Teach About Oodgeroo Noonuccal? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about notable Aboriginal woman, Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
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Why Teach About David Unaipon? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about David Unaipon.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Diggers? Poster
Use this educational poster to provide a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander diggers.
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Why Teach About Cathy Freeman? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about notable Aboriginal woman, Cathy Freeman.
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Why Teach About the 1967 Referendum? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about the 1967 referendum.
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Map of Japan
A map of Japan featuring the names of the main islands and well-known landmarks.
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Land Rights Word Search - Upper Primary
A printable Land Rights Word Search worksheet for your upper primary school students to complete.
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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 Jumbled Words
A Land Rights jumbled words printable worksheet for your students to complete in your classroom.
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Australian History Timeline
A worksheet for students to record information about four significant Australian events.
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Australian Immigration Timeline
A 3 page timeline to display in the classroom when learning about Australian immigration.
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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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Sir Edmund Barton Profile
A profile of Australia's first Prime Minister.
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Australian Government Word Wall Vocabulary
Learn vocabulary related to Australia's Federal Government with this set of 42 word wall cards.
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Japanese Flag and Map of Major Cities
A poster showing important information about Japan.
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Exploring a Diverse World - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
22 exploring a diverse world vocabulary word wall cards.
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Australian Federation - History Word Wall Vocabulary
90 Australian Federation related vocabulary cards.
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Matariki Poster
A poster to display in your classroom during Matariki (Māori New Year).
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Matariki Worksheets
A collection of 6 worksheets to use with your class when exploring Matariki (Māori New Year).
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Map of Timor-Leste
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Timor-Leste.
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NAIDOC Week 2021 Teaching Resource Pack
A NAIDOC Week 2021 teaching resource pack that contains activities, worksheets and information for your students.
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NAIDOC Week Land Rights Teaching Resource Pack
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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Australia Becomes a Nation Unit Plan
This Australian History unit covers a range of concepts relating to the establishment of the Australian colonies, Australian Federation and the Australian Constitution.
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Australia's System of Government Unit Plan
This Civics and Citizenship unit addresses a range of Australian government concepts involving democratic systems, roles and responsibilities of government and the process of making laws.
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Calling Australia Home Unit Plan
This Australian History unit covers a range of concepts relating to democracy, citizenship and immigration experiences of 20th century Australia.
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Three Levels of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the roles and responsibilities of each level of the Australian government.
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Australian Parliament
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the place and purpose of Australian Parliament.