HASS | Year 3 History: Celebrations, Commemorations, Symbols and Emblems

Introducing HASS | Year 3 History: Celebrations, Commemorations, Symbols and Emblems, the perfect tool to teach your students about the historical origins and significance of celebrations and commemorations both in Australia and around the world.

With ACARA outcomes in mind, this product provides a comprehensive overview of the days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia such as ANZAC Day, National Sorry Day and Australia Day, as well as the importance of symbols and emblems.

Check out our other year three HASS resources:

HASS | Year 3 Civics and Citizenship Bundle

HASS | Year 3 Civics and Citizenship: Importance of Rules

HASS | Olden Days: Life More Than 100 Years Ago

Students will have the opportunity to explore and research three other Australian events of their choice, as well as one celebration that happens in another part of the world, which they can complete as a home activity. The product also includes a group activity where students will research the emblems of an assigned state or territory, encouraging collaboration and teamwork. Reflection questions are provided to encourage students to reflect on their learning and to further their understanding of the historical significance of these celebrations and commemorations.

PowerPoint includes:

Slide 1 - 4: Special Events Explained

Slide 5 - 6: Anzac Day

Slide 7 - 8: NAIDOC Week

Slide 9 - 10: Christmas

Slide 11 - 12: National Sorry Day

Slide 13: Australian Special Events Worksheet - ready to print activity included

Slide 14 - 15: Around the World Celebrations Banner Activity - ready to print activity included

Slide 16: Australian Symbols and Emblems Explained

Slide 17 - 18: Australian Flag

Slide 19 - 20: Coat of Arms

Slide 21 - 22: National Floral Emblem

Slide 23 - 25: Australian Symbols Worksheet - ready to print activity included

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When you purchase this resource, you have the right to make limited copies of the pages for your own single classroom or homeschool use only.

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