5th Grade Australian History Resources (by date, latest first)

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Animal Silhouette Cut-Outs

By Fathima

Australian Animal Silhouettes – Shadow Puppets & Art Projects

Bring the beauty of Australian wildlife into your classroom with this versatile collection of Australian animal silhouettes! Perfect for a range of creative activities, these bold black outlines are ideal for making shadow puppets, creating eye-catching art pieces, or supporting thematic units on animals or Australian habitats.

What’s Included:

  • A variety of Australian animal silhouettes including kangaroo, koala, wombat, emu, platypus, echidna, and more
  • PDF format – ready to print and use
  • Simple, clear outlines suitable for cutting, tracing, or collage work

Ways to Use:

  • Shadow puppet plays and storytelling
  • Art and craft sessions
  • Habitat displays
  • Animal research projects
  • NAIDOC Week and Australia Day activities

Why You’ll Love It:
✓ Supports creativity and hands-on learning
✓ Easy to prep and use
✓ Suitable for all primary year levels

Let your students explore Australia’s unique animals while building fine motor skills and creative thinking. A must-have addition to your classroom art and science resources!

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Australian History
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Indigenous Australian Project

By Clodagh

Are you looking for an engaging way for your students to learn about Aboriginal people and their culture? Look no further than this Indigenous Australians project to have your students investigate bush tucker, aboriginal art, Dreamtime stories and take part in a research project where they can investigate for themselves.

Includes

  • Brainstorm page with questions they have about Indigenous Australians
  • Aboriginal art reflection sheet
  • Aboriginal symbols investigation
  • Bush Tucker research page
  • Dreamtime story reflection
  • Boomerang decoration
  • A research project about Indigenous Australians
  • A rubric for assessment of their research project

This project is perfect to accompany your Indigenous Australians unit of inquiry and you can take it as far as you would like. Giving students autonomy over the research will keep them engaged as well as present a range of different information in a more interesting way.

The research project would be a great ‘celebration’ at the end of the unit where students can present their findings.

Easily print this Indigenous Australians project and go!

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NAIDOC Week 2024 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

This set of 3 NAIDOC Week 2024 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is ideal for students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 to learn about the significance of NAIDOC Week and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Each passage explores key topics:

  • What is NAIDOC Week?

This passage introduces students to the purpose and history of NAIDOC Week, emphasizing its importance in celebrating the culture, achievements, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  • Who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People?

This passage explores the diverse cultures and identities within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, highlighting their rich traditions, languages, and histories.

  • The NAIDOC Week Flags

This passage delves into the symbolism and meanings behind the NAIDOC Week flags, including the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag, educating students about their significance in Indigenous pride and identity.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions designed to assess students' comprehension of the text. Answer keys are provided for easy grading.

This resource can be utilized effectively as a whole-class activity, for small group discussions, or as an independent assignment to foster understanding and appreciation of NAIDOC Week and Indigenous cultures.


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THE GREAT GALLIPOLI ESCAPE Novel Study and AUSTRALIA Country Study BUNDLE

By The Book Bandit

This bundle includes a novel study for THE GREAT GALLIPOLI ESCAPE and a 40 page country study for AUSTRALIA.

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TOM APPLEBY CONVICT BOY Novel Study and AUSTRALIA Country Study

By The Book Bandit

This bundle includes a novel study for TOM APPLEBY CONVICT BOY and a 40 page country study for AUSTRALIA.

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AUSTRALIA Country Study

By The Book Bandit

This 40 page resource is a student resource all about Australia and is suitable for elementary and primary school aged children. The resource includes information over a wide range of topics with engaging questions and activities to go alongside them. Information to complete the activities is in the resource.

Topics include

  • Australian Map
  • Australia Profile
  • Australia - General Knowledge
  • Australian History
  • Indigenous Australians
  • Language and slang
  • Money
  • Boomerangs
  • Wildlife
  • Sport
  • National Icons
  • National Treasures
  • Opportunities for students to apply their knowledge.

Please see the preview for a snapshot of some of the activities and information in this resource.

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NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies

By Geography & Math Made Easy

This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed.

Includes: 7 Lessons + 2 Freebies

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Do your students love scavenger hunts?

Get six scavenger hunts worth $30 for $25!

This bundle includes 5 different scavenger hunts:

  • North America
  • Central & South America
  • Europe
  • Asia
  • Africa
  • Australia
  • Antarctica

+ FREE Type of Geography Cheat Sheet

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NEW! Australia Geography — Australia Scavenger Hunt

By Geography & Math Made Easy

This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed.

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Students will find this Australia Scavenger Hunt activity fun and motivating, and it will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Australia. This is the perfect introductory activity and begin your Australia unit.

For this activity, provide each student with a student activity sheet. Students will work in groups of two to four, depending on your class and ability and experience in working in cooperative groups.

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  • Student Scavenger Packet with map and graphic organizer
  • Teacher Guide and Answer Sheet

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World Regions Facts Crossword Puzzle Bundle

By TxMAP Teacher

This product is a bundle of 10 crossword puzzles. Included are the regions of North America, South America, Europe, Russia, North Africa/Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Australia.

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8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Super Bundle 2

By TxMAP Teacher

This is a bundle of 22 different 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Resources. Price sold separately is $56.25.

Resources include --

- STAAR abc123 Book

- Who, What, Where?

- STAAR Timelines

- STAAR 3 way Match Cards

- STAAR Quotes

- What Comes Next?

- Age of Exploration Chart Matching

- American Revolution Chart Matching
- U.S. Constitution Chart Matching

- Industrial Revolution Chart Matching

- 3 Colonial Regions Chart Matching

- Manifest Destiny Chart Matching

- Reform Movement Chart Matching

- Andrew Jackson Chart Matching

- First 5 Presidents Chart Matching

- Civil War Chart Matching

- Bill of Rights and 7 Principles of Government Gallery Walk

- Constitution Overview

- STAAR Multiselect

- STAAR Drag and Drop

- STAAR Box Check

- Graphic Organizers

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Continents of the World - Odd One Out Bundle

By TxMAP Teacher

This Bundle of resources uses the Odd One Out format to review geographical facts related to North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia and Oceania. From a list of 4 items, students will determine which item does not belong and then how the other 3 are related. Included is 20 Placards, an answer document, and an answer key.

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8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Super Bundles 1 and 2

By TxMAP Teacher

This is a bundle of 46 different 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Resources. It is a combination of the Review Super Bundles 1 and 2.

Resources include --

- Eras Match

- Identify, Define, and Match

- Presidents Matching

- Important Dates

- Match Puzzles (7 Sets)

- Quick Facts Study Sheet

- STAAR Review

- History Headlines

- Match Cards

- Matching Questions

- Important Locations

- This or That

- History Mystery

- Scavenger Hunt

- Questions with Word Search

- Significant Events Gallery Walk

- Visuals Review with Questions

- Social Studies STAAR Analogies- STAAR abc123 Book

- Who, What, Where?

- STAAR Timelines

- STAAR 3 way Match Cards

- STAAR Quotes

- What Comes Next?

- Age of Exploration Chart Matching

- American Revolution Chart Matching
- U.S. Constitution Chart Matching

- Industrial Revolution Chart Matching

- 3 Colonial Regions Chart Matching

- Manifest Destiny Chart Matching

- Reform Movement Chart Matching

- Andrew Jackson Chart Matching

- First 5 Presidents Chart Matching

- Civil War Chart Matching

- Bill of Rights and 7 Principles of Government Gallery Walk

- Constitution Overview

- STAAR Multiselect

- STAAR Drag and Drop

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- Graphic Organizers

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Australia Facts Crossword Puzzle

By TxMAP Teacher

This product is a crossword puzzle over facts about Australia. Questions include the geography, history, people, economy, and culture of Australia. Answer key is included.

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Australia and Oceania - Odd One Out

By TxMAP Teacher

This resource uses the Odd One Out format to review geographical facts related to Australia and Oceania. From a list of 4 items, students will determine which item does not belong and then how the other 3 are related. Included is 20 Placards, an answer document, and an answer key.

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Bill of Rights and 7 Principles of Government Gallery Walk

By TxMAP Teacher

This product is a gallery walk of the Bill of Rights and the & Principles of Government. Included is an answer document and Placards. This activity can be a traditional gallery walk with placards spread around the room or can be done on the computer with programs such as Nearpod and Google Classroom. An answer key is included.

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Anzac Day activity pack, worksheets, colouring in, Anzac profiles and more

By Yugen Learning

Ready to go Anzac Day pack with lots of activities for primary and high school students. Colouring in, word search, crossword, matching activity, Biscuit Recipe, Diary entry, Cloze activity, Character profile,

Something for everyone and every class to celebrate Anzac Day.

What's in a pack:

  • 13 Colouring in pages,
  • Anzac Day Word search
  • Anzac Day Crossword
  • Matching activity: Match images to description
  • Anzac Biscuit Recipe to cook up a storm
  • Gallipoli Diary entry
  • Cloze activity on Anzac Day,
  • Character profile and task sheet of Anzac heroes: Sir, Edward "Weary" Dunlop, Greame Edwards, Keith Payne, Raymond Simpson, William Spearman, Sir Charles Upham's, Nancy "The White Mouse" Wake, Albert Jacka, Sir John Monash

Engage your kids and help them learn about Anzac with this variety pack of activities.

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Anzac Day activity pack, worksheets, colouring in, Anzac profiles and more

By Yugen Learning

Ready to go Anzac Day pack with lots of activities for primary and high school students. Colouring in, word search, crossword, matching activity, Biscuit Recipe, Diary entry, Cloze activity, Character profile,

Something for everyone and every class to celebrate Anzac Day.

What's in a pack:

  • 13 Colouring in pages,
  • Anzac Day Word search
  • Anzac Day Crossword
  • Matching activity: Match images to description
  • Anzac Biscuit Recipe to cook up a storm
  • Gallipoli Diary entry
  • Cloze activity on Anzac Day,
  • Character profile and task sheet of Anzac heroes: Sir, Edward "Weary" Dunlop, Greame Edwards, Keith Payne, Raymond Simpson, William Spearman, Sir Charles Upham's, Nancy "The White Mouse" Wake, Albert Jacka, Sir John Monash

Engage your kids and help them learn about Anzac with this variety pack of activities.

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Australian History - Freedom Ride 1965 - Guided reading, Source, Scholarship

By Yugen Learning

Looking for top middle and high school grade civil rights worksheet to enhance history students' document-source analysis and reading literacy. This ready-to-use, no prep printable available in Story, Source, Scholarship worksheet on 'Freedom Ride 1965' is the right solution for your Civil Rights program.

Story, Source, Scholarship is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering document/source skills and comprehension in history education.

Resource:

  • An overarching question aligned with the curriculum.
  • Guided Reading Story: A concise passage detailing the context and knowledge of the Freedom Ride of 1965.
  • Source: Two to three primary and secondary sources related to the Freedom Ride to challenge students.
  • Scholarship: Insights from renowned historians in the field.
  • Three distinct questions for each section: story, source, and scholarship.
  • Detailed instructions for each activity.
  • An example procedure to guide students.
  • Collaborative partner share activities.
  • All sheets are A3 in size for easy use.

Have you ever struggled to teach the intricate details of the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its impact on Aboriginal Rights in Australia? This no-prep resource is designed to guide your students through the pivotal events, using the innovative Story, Source, Scholarship (SSS) format to answer Was the Freedom Ride of 1965 effective in changing Aborignal Rights in Australia?. This approach not only teaches the content but also hones source skills and introduces students to historical scholarship in a single activity!

Benefits of Using this Resource:

  • Enhances student notetaking skills.
  • Guided Reading skills
  • Sharpens the ability to identify key concepts within a paragraph.
  • Develops the skill of linking sources to the overarching question.
  • Highlights the significance of historical scholarship in interpreting events.
  • Introduces students to historians for future research.

Why the SSS Approach?

Curious about the pedagogy behind the Story, Source, Scholarship approach? Discover its success by clicking to read my blog post here:

Every year, as I embarked on the journey of teaching historical enquiry, I sought a method that would encapsulate the essence of historical study and its structure. I needed an engaging and efficient way to teach these key skills. The traditional lecture method left my students disengaged. That's when the SSS approach came to the rescue!

This resource is a testament to the effectiveness of the SSS approach. It's interactive, engaging, and provides a comprehensive understanding of the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its implications. It's a game-changer for introducing students to the multifaceted nature of historical events.

Australian Curriculum Links:

Investigating rights and freedoms (1945–the present)

  • The origins and significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including Australia's involvement in the development of the declaration (ACDSEH023)
  • The background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations (ACDSEH104)
  • The US civil rights movement and its influence on Australia (ACDSEH105)
  • The significance of one of the following for the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 referendum; reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations); the Apology (ACDSEH106)
  • Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle (ACDSEH134)
  • Torres Strait Islander Peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 Referendum; Reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations), the Apology (ACDSEH106)

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

This resource is a comprehensive, self-contained lesson that's perfect for students who've missed classes or for teachers in need of a no-prep lesson plan. Dive deep into the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its impact on Aboriginal Rights in Australia with the SSS approach!.

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Australian History - Freedom Ride 1965 - Guided reading, Source, Scholarship

By Yugen Learning

Looking for top middle and high school grade civil rights worksheet to enhance history students' document-source analysis and reading literacy. This ready-to-use, no prep printable available in Story, Source, Scholarship worksheet on 'Freedom Ride 1965' is the right solution for your Civil Rights program.

Story, Source, Scholarship is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering document/source skills and comprehension in history education.

Resource:

  • An overarching question aligned with the curriculum.
  • Guided Reading Story: A concise passage detailing the context and knowledge of the Freedom Ride of 1965.
  • Source: Two to three primary and secondary sources related to the Freedom Ride to challenge students.
  • Scholarship: Insights from renowned historians in the field.
  • Three distinct questions for each section: story, source, and scholarship.
  • Detailed instructions for each activity.
  • An example procedure to guide students.
  • Collaborative partner share activities.
  • All sheets are A3 in size for easy use.

Have you ever struggled to teach the intricate details of the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its impact on Aboriginal Rights in Australia? This no-prep resource is designed to guide your students through the pivotal events, using the innovative Story, Source, Scholarship (SSS) format to answer Was the Freedom Ride of 1965 effective in changing Aborignal Rights in Australia?. This approach not only teaches the content but also hones source skills and introduces students to historical scholarship in a single activity!

Benefits of Using this Resource:

  • Enhances student notetaking skills.
  • Guided Reading skills
  • Sharpens the ability to identify key concepts within a paragraph.
  • Develops the skill of linking sources to the overarching question.
  • Highlights the significance of historical scholarship in interpreting events.
  • Introduces students to historians for future research.

Why the SSS Approach?

Curious about the pedagogy behind the Story, Source, Scholarship approach? Discover its success by clicking to read my blog post here:

Every year, as I embarked on the journey of teaching historical enquiry, I sought a method that would encapsulate the essence of historical study and its structure. I needed an engaging and efficient way to teach these key skills. The traditional lecture method left my students disengaged. That's when the SSS approach came to the rescue!

This resource is a testament to the effectiveness of the SSS approach. It's interactive, engaging, and provides a comprehensive understanding of the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its implications. It's a game-changer for introducing students to the multifaceted nature of historical events.

Australian Curriculum Links:

Investigating rights and freedoms (1945–the present)

  • The origins and significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including Australia's involvement in the development of the declaration (ACDSEH023)
  • The background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations (ACDSEH104)
  • The US civil rights movement and its influence on Australia (ACDSEH105)
  • The significance of one of the following for the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 referendum; reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations); the Apology (ACDSEH106)
  • Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle (ACDSEH134)
  • Torres Strait Islander Peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 Referendum; Reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations), the Apology (ACDSEH106)

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

This resource is a comprehensive, self-contained lesson that's perfect for students who've missed classes or for teachers in need of a no-prep lesson plan. Dive deep into the Freedom Ride of 1965 and its impact on Aboriginal Rights in Australia with the SSS approach!.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

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✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

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✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

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☥ Ancient History

Medieval History

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✅ ➡ v ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ Australian History

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Australian Civil Rights History - Mabo decision Source Usefulness

By Yugen Learning

Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Mabo Decision in the fight for Indigenous rights and equality. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

  • Focus question for the task
  • 2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
  • Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study: Civil rights

  • The significance of the following for the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 Referendum; Reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations), the Apology ACDSEH106
  • Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
  • Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
  • The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Historical Skills

  • Identify and select different kinds of questions about the past to inform historical inquiry ACHHS184

  • Use historical terms and concepts ACHHS183

  • Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places ACHHS182

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