History Teaching Resources
Explore Australian history games, worksheets, slide decks, activities and more HASS teaching resources that are aligned with the Australian curriculum! Each history resource in this primary school teaching collection has been created by primary teachers for primary teachers like you.
Designed to save teachers time on their lesson plans, each printable and digital activity for students has undergone our careful review process to ensure it's ready for your lesson plan and your students.
This collection even includes customisable resources and activities that have already been differentiated for you!
Australian History Activities for Every Year Level
What do the Teach Starter history teaching resources cover for each year level? Take a look at the topics covered in our worksheets, games and more to save you time on your lesson plans.
- Foundation (Prep/Kindergarten) — Personal and family histories, exploring the past through stories and objects
- Year 1 — Personal and family histories, changes over time and celebrating the past
- Year 2 — The significance of events, people, and places in the local community and broader Australian context
- Year 3 — The impact of colonisation on Australia, exploration and significant events and individuals in Australian history
- Year 4 — Colonisation and the development of Australian colonies, migration and contributions of different cultural groups
- Year 5 — Federation and the development of Australia as a nation, experiences of diverse groups and Australia's involvement in global conflicts
- Year 6 — Democracy, Australian government, the Constitution and Australia's engagement with Asia and the wider world
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Comparing Communication Devices from Past to Present - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to compare communication devices from the past with the present.
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Humanities and Social Sciences Term Tracker (WA Curriculum) - Year 4
The Humanities term tracker using the WA Curriculum Year 4 content descriptors and codes.
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Humanities and Social Sciences Term Tracker (WA Curriculum) - Year 3
The Humanities term tracker using the WA Curriculum Year 3 content descriptors and codes.
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Animal Powered Transport - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to identify how animals can be used as a mode of transport.
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Humanities and Social Sciences Term Tracker (WA Curriculum) - Year 2
The Humanities term tracker using the WA Curriculum Year 2 content descriptors and codes.
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Humanities and Social Sciences Term Tracker (WA Curriculum) - Year 1
The Humanities term tracker using the WA Curriculum Year 1 content descriptors and codes.
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Humanities and Social Sciences Term Tracker (WA Curriculum) - Pre-primary
The Humanities term tracker using the WA Curriculum Pre-primary content descriptors and codes.
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Humanities and Social Sciences Term Tracker (WA Curriculum) - ABLEWA
The Humanities term tracker using the WA Curriculum ABLEWA content descriptors and codes.
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Dinosaurs - Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Dinosaurs' display board.
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Australian History Timeline
A worksheet for students to record information about four significant Australian events.
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HSIE Term Tracker (NSW Syllabus) - Stage 1
An HSIE term tracker using the NSW Syllabus Stage 1 content descriptors and codes.
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HASS Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'HASS' display board.
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Captain's Log Title Page - Ship
An outline of a ship to use as a title page during history lessons.
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Viking Helmet and Shield Worksheets
A set of worksheets for students to design their own Viking helmet and shield.
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Viking Poster Set
A set of 6 Viking posters for your ancient history classroom.
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Vikings Word Wall
A set of vocabulary cards for a Viking themed word wall.
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HASS Year Seven Assessment Trackers
An 11 page set of assessment trackers using the Australian Curriculum codes to monitor student progress in HASS.
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History Word Wall Poster
Use this Word Wall Poster to identify history vocabulary in your classroom.
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Calling Australia Home Banner
Calling Australia Home banner.
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Significant Women of Australia's Colonisation Fact Sheets
4 profile posters to display and use in the classroom when learning about significant women in Australia.
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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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Australia Becomes a Nation Banner
Australia Becomes a Nation banner.
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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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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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Diwali Poster - Information
A poster with information about Diwali.
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New Year's Poster - Information
A poster with information about New Year's.
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"Talk Like a Pirate" Dictionary and Glossary
Learn how to "Talk Like a Pirate" with this pirate dictionary and glossary.
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Pirate Ship - Writing Template
A printable pirate themed writing template to use in the classroom.
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Torres Route 1606 Map
A map to display in the classroom when learning about Luis de Torres' route across the top of Australia in 1606.
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Captain Cook Word Wall
A vocabulary word wall to display and use in the classroom when learning about the explorations of Captain James Cook.
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Early Explorers Word Wall
A vocabulary word wall to display and use in the classroom when learning about early explorers up to the late eighteenth century.
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Captain James Cook and the Endeavour — Teaching Slides
Discover the journey of Captain James Cook on the HMS Endeavour with your students with this teaching presentation.
- History Posters
- History Worksheets
- History Templates
- History Teaching Presentations
- History Labels, Signs & Decorations
- History Word Walls
- History for Preschool/Kindergarten
- History for Foundation Year
- History for Year 1
- History for Year 2
- History for Year 3
- History for Year 4
- History for Year 5
- History for Year 6
- History for Year 7