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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Australian Federation - History Word Wall Vocabulary
90 Australian Federation related vocabulary cards.
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Country Investigation - Worksheet
A recording worksheet for students to use in the classroom when researching different countries and cultures.
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Bills and Laws in Australia Flipbook
Discover how bills become Australian law with this student-directed inquiry task.
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Local Government Australia - Teaching Slides
Explore the ins and outs of local government in Australia with this in-depth set of teaching slides.
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Responsibilities of Australia's Federal Government - Cloze Worksheet
Explore the roles and responsibilities of Australian federal governments with this differentiated cloze passage worksheet.
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Australian History Timeline
A worksheet for students to record information about four significant Australian events.
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Australian Local Government - Class Election Templates
Explore the roles and responsibilities of local governments in Australia with a mock local council election.
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History and Features of Australia’s Parliamentary System - Teaching Slides
Explore the ins and outs of Australia’s parliamentary history with this comprehensive set of teaching slides.
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The Role of the Monarchy in Australia's Parliamentary System - Mini-Book
Discover the role of the monarchy in Australia’s parliamentary system with this informative printable mini-book.
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Acclimatised Civilisations: Australia – Workbook
Learn about the physical and human geography of the continent of Australia with this inquiry-based mapping activity.
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Goods and Services Word Search
Stretch your students’ business vocabulary with this economics-focused word search that features examples of goods and services.
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Forms of Government – Flashcards and Sorting Activity
A set of flashcards for students to review the various forms of government and sort them into categories.
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Member of Parliament - Fakebook Template
Get to know the current sitting members of the Australian Parliament with this Fakebook profile template.
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Sir Edmund Barton Profile
A profile of Australia's first Prime Minister.
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Debating and Scrutinising Bills - Comprehension Worksheets
Explore how bills are debated and scrutinised in the Australian Federal Parliament with this differentiated reading comprehension activity.
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Responsibilities of Australia's State Governments - Cloze Worksheet
Explore the roles and responsibilities of state and territory governments around Australia with this differentiated cloze passage worksheet.
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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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Australia Becomes a Nation - Assessment
An assessment to demonstrate an understanding of Australian Federation.
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Exploring Australia's Connection with Other Countries - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
37 exploring Australia's connection vocabulary word wall cards.
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History and Features of Australia’s Parliamentary System - Interactive Activity
Learn key vocabulary terms related to the history and features of Australia’s parliamentary system with this digital ‘mystery picture’ activity.
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Australian Citizenship Values - Match-Up Activity
Learn key vocabulary terms related to Australia’s citizenship values with this set of hands-on match-up cards.
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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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The Rabbits – Worksheet
A worksheet that explores the ideas and issues within the plot of The Rabbits by John Marsden.
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Significant Australian Individuals - 1800s to early 1900s
A set of posters highlighting the achievements of some of the most well-known Australians from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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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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Bills and Laws in Australia – Word Wall
Learn vocabulary related to bills and laws in Australia with this set of 16 word wall cards.
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Traits of Good Citizens - Match-Up Activity
Identify and match characteristics of good citizens with this vocabulary-building activity.
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NAIDOC 2021 – Heal Country! - Word Search (Upper Years)
A puzzle related to key concepts of the NAIDOC theme.
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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 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 the 1967 Referendum? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about the 1967 referendum.