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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Soldier Silhouette Art Templates
Use this craft template when creating Anzac Day or Remembrance Day inspired solider artworks.
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Anzac Day Assembly PowerPoint
A 10-slide editable PowerPoint template that provides an overview of Anzac Day.
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Poppy Craft - Anzac Day Art Template
Create unique Remembrance Day poppy crafts with a printable roll-a-design poppy art activity.
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Anzac Day Flip Book Template
Learn about the importance of Anzac Day with this engaging flipbook template.
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Anzac Day Word Search – Upper
A word search containing vocabulary associated with Anzac Day.
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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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Anzac Day Multiple Choice Quiz – PowerPoint
An interactive multiple choice quiz to prompt thoughtful discussion about Anzac Day.
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ANZAC Slouch Hat Craft and Write
Learn about the slouch hat and Anzac Day with this paper craft and write activity.
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Anzac Day Word Search – Lower
An Anzac Day-themed word search.
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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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Anzac Day Wristbands
Create a wearable Anzac Day craft with these printable wristbands.
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Remembrance Day Art Project - Poppy Quilt
Use this Remembrance Day craft template to create a poppy art collaborative quilt display.
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ANZAC Colouring Pages
Colour in these Anzac Day colouring pages when learning about this commemoration.
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Anzac Day Symbols Poster Set
Learn about the different symbols of Anzac Day with this poster set.
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For The Fallen - Remembrance Day Poem & Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read and analyse Binyon's poem, 'For the Fallen' with a printable Remembrance Day poem and comprehension worksheet.
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Poppies and Soldier Agamograph
Use this printable colouring template for a poppy- and soldier-themed agamograph to be used on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
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Ode of Remembrance Classroom Poster
Print a copy of the Ode of Remembrance designed as a classroom poster for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
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The Gallipoli Campaign - Worksheets
A set of worksheets about the the Gallipoli Campaign.
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Anzac Day Multiple Choice Quiz
Six multiple choice quiz questions to prompt thoughtful discussion about Anzac Day.
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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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Reflections on Anzac Day – Template
A template for students to use when reflecting on the meaning of Anzac Day.
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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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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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Remembrance Day Craft - Poppy & Flag Agamograph
Create an amazing optical illusion with this printable Remembrance day craft activity.
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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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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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National Sorry Day – Reconciliation Hand
A reconciliation hand to promote thoughtful discussion on National Sorry Day.
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An Introduction to Aboriginal Art PowerPoint
A 54 slide editable PowerPoint to use in the classroom when learning about Aboriginal art.
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Anzac Day Word Wall Vocabulary
Display and discuss Anzac Day words with an Anzac Day word wall.
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Remembrance Day & Anzac Day Craft Template - Soldier Writing
Create the perfect Remembrance Day or Anzac Day Art Project with our Soldier writing and craft activity.
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Remembrance Day Poppy Writing Template
Reflect on Remembrance Day with this poppy template and reflective sentence starters.
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I Am Sorry – Poem and Discussion Questions
A poem to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
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