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.
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Why Teach About Dreaming Stories? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Dreaming stories.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal Languages? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal languages.
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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.
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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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Books for Sharing Indigenous Perspectives - Poster
A list of Indigenous storybooks for the classroom recommended by Aboriginal education organisation, Wingaru Education.
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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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Australian Place Name Origins Worksheet
A worksheet exploring the connection of Australian place names to First Nations languages.
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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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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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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 Customs? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal customs.
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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 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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Why Teach About Cultural Burning? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about cultural burning.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal Smoking Ceremonies? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal Smoking Ceremonies.
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Why Teach About NAIDOC Week? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about NAIDOC Week.
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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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Land Rights Word Search - Middle Primary
A printable Land Rights Word Search worksheet for your middle primary school students to complete.
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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 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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Adaptable Acknowledgement of Country Poster
An Acknowledgement of Country poster that can be adapted to your local area.
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The Apology Transcript and Activities
An excerpt from Kevin Rudd's Apology to the Stolen Generations with matching activity task cards.
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Aboriginal Interpretations of the Night Sky Worksheet
A worksheet that explores how Aboriginal peoples interpreted the night sky.
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Wingaru Easter Egg Basket - Footsteps Design
An Aboriginal egg basket-making activity featuring authentic First Nations designs by Dunghutti artist, Cynthia O’Brien-Younie.
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Wingaru Easter Egg Basket - Wavy Design
An Easter egg basket-making activity featuring authentic First Nations designs by Dunghutti artist, Cynthia O’Brien-Younie.
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First Nations Christmas Find-a-word
A find-a-word puzzle exploring First Nations words for gatherings of mob.
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Why Teach About Bush Tucker? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about bush tucker.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal Artefacts? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal artefacts.
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Why Teach About the NSW Freedom Ride? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about the NSW Freedom Ride.
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Why Teach About Aboriginal Maths? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about Aboriginal maths.
- 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