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Australian history worksheets for Microsoft Word
Gallipoli - Movie Guide
This download consists of 25 questions, which are intended to help keep your students focused and engaged as they view the WWI film "Gallipoli," starring Mel Gibson. This download is an excellent resource for those teaching about WWI related themes.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Tom Appleby Convict Boy Novel Study Comprehension Questions
Delve deeper into Jackie French's Tom Appleby Convict Boy with my Chapter Questions pack. With over 52 pages and 260 questions, help students to explore early European settlement in Australia through the eyes of a child. An excellent resource for those studying Australian history or seeking to improve student comprehension in reading and literacy centers.
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4th - 7th
Investigating the Ancient Past - BOOKLET
35 Page Booklet. Follows NSW Stage 4 Syllabus & Content for:- Investigating the Ancient Past - AND Overview topics integrated. Includes content such as:- Glossary - History & Archaeology - Chronology & Timelines - Sources - Otzi the Iceman - Australia's Ancient Past & Megafauna - Out of Africa Theory Includes activities such as:- Cloze Passages- Mind-Maps - Question - Map Activities - Timeline Activities- Source-Based Questions- Revision Pages- Fun Pages- AND MORE...Resources (Po
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7th - 8th
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'I Am Australian' - The Australian Identity
This resource contains activities that guide students to explore the concepts of 'values' and 'identity' in connection with the song I Am Australian.Initially, students have to listen to the the song and then identify people and events that the song has included in its lyrics. Following this, students have to explain what values are before returning to the lyrics and identifying values that have also been included in the song. Then, students have to explain what identity means. The activities co
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: Bundle: Australian History
World War 1 - Australian Propaganda Printable Activity
Tired of spending time planning detailed history lessons every night? You need this fun and engaging World War 1 Propaganda activity for your year 7, year 8, year 9 or year 10 high school history students. What is the resource?World War 1 Australian Propaganda activityPoster analysisEditable Word DocumentGroup, individual or whole class task. Guiding questions for every poster. Suitable for all curriculums. Easy to adjust and edit for school standards and differentiation.Print Black/White or
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7th - 10th
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Australia and New Zealand Mapping Lesson Plans
This great mapping activity allows students to map the major physical and political locations within Australia and New Zealand. Just download the following blank map of Australia.Please download the Australia map PDF athttp://geoalliance.asu.edu/sites/default/files/LessonFiles/Aust-NZ2.pdfFor a great map of Oceania please download the following map.http://geoalliance.asu.edu/sites/default/files/maps/OCR_Labeled.pdfThe mapping activity will take at least 1 period. Students just follow simple inst
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4th - 9th
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The Rabbits (John Marsden) & Australian Settlement Worksheets & Answers
Worksheets designed to support Queensland Year 8 English Curriculum Unit 1. The Unit explores 'The Rabbits' by John Marsden and has students view SBS documentary episode 1 of 'The First Australians'. These Worksheets and answers have been designed to support student through the first 15 minutes of the documentary 'The First Australians'. The answer sheet also includes time markers for the teacher to know where to locate the information in the movie. Questions guide students through viewing the d
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5th - 10th
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Indigenous Protest Poetry - Perspectives of Anthems
This two page worksheet is designed to complement the study of activist Kevin Gilbert's satirical Australian protest poem 'The New True Anthem'and lead them to a better understanding of the ways context and experience impact perspective.
The product includes
1. A cloze passage - summary of the poets message.
2. Activity page directing students to identify poetic techniques in the poems.
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4th - 12th
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Rabbit Proof Fence - Mini Test/Analysis Skills & Knowledge Checker
Use this mini test as a way to assess student knowledge after viewing the movie - Rabbit Proof Fence. This test is broken into 10 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions and 5 inferencing type questions. Answer key is provided on final page.
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7th - 10th
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'The Writing Revolution' (TWR) SPO Writing - 'The Happiness Box'
'The Writing Revolution' (TWR) SPO (singl paragraph outline). Select appropriate details that are related to a topic sentence to write a well-crafted paragraph based on the picturebook 'The Happiness Box' by Mark Greenwood based on Australian soldiers held in prisoner-of-war camps in Changi during World War II.
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3rd - 6th
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Literacy Worksheet - The Hunt for Ned Kelly
The novel 'The Hunt for Ned Kelly' is a text I like to use when teaching Year 6 because it compliments content being covered in the the History curriculum. It offers an opportunity to develop general capabilities and meet cross-curricular priorities. This worksheet is 4-pages long, with answers for marking included at the end. Students watch a video to learn a little about Ned Kelly before going into the activities and text in this resource. Students have to define words, rearrange and complete
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5th - 7th
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Year 7 History - Indigenous History Source Analysis Test
History test and practice questions for Year 7 or 8 History - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturesThe test and practice test are about Australian Indigenous History, which cover a range of knowledge (beliefs, values, way of life) and skills (source analysis, perspectives, historical significance). Structured questions with source material for students to respond to. This source analysis backward mapped from Year 11 and 12 History on a Year 7/8 level. Aligned to Victorian C
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7th - 8th
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'The Final Quarter,' &the Australian Civil Rights Movement (Worksheet + Answers)
Introducing the 'Final Quarter' documentary Analysis Worksheet - the perfect resource for teachers looking to engage their students in a thought-provoking lesson on contemporary examples of racism in Australia, This worksheet is designed to accompany the award-winning documentary 'The Final Quarter,' which follows the story of AFL player Adam Goodes. Students will be engaged in a variety of questions designed to think critically about how the film examines different aspects of contemporary racis
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Australian Civil Rights Movement Full Depth Study
Aboriginal First Australian History - Differentiated Reading Comprehension
Simple, easy to implement reading comprehension worksheet. Get your students thinking about the migration of First Australians with this clear excercise! Designed for upper primary/junior secondary students. The reading material is one page and offers three levels of differentiation. The map used is the same for both levels. Topic: The Migration of First Australians (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) across the Australian/ Sahul continent. Included in the easily accessible zip download are
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6th - 9th
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Australian History: Protection Acts Worksheet
The Protection Acts worksheet is a comprehensive lesson plan for middle school students, which offers an in-depth exploration of the historical context, main provisions, and consequences of the Protection Acts in Australia. This lesson plan is designed to enhance student understanding of the topic while saving time for teachers in lesson planning. With a focus on engaging student activities and a structured format, the Protection Acts lesson plan ensures an interactive and informative learning e
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9th - 10th
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Australia's Cultural Diversity Data Analysis
Australia's Cultural Diversity Data AnalysisThis resource involves students examining a variety of graphs showing ABS data related to Australia's diversity, and answering the accompanying structured questions.Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumIntercultural CapabilityYear 9/10 History – The Globalising World (Migration Experiences)o Effects of significant post-World War II world events and developments on one major global influence that shaped change in Australian society (VCHHK157)o Causes and
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7th - 10th
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The impact of the US Civil Rights movement on Australia
Extend your students' understanding of the connection between the US and Australian Civil Rights Movements with this worksheet. This 100% editable, no prep, full lesson worksheet will encapsulate the key historical skills of empathy, significance and continuity and change. Learning Goal:To understand what occurred in the US Civil Rights movements and the influence it had on Australia's civil rights movement. Success Criteria:o Identify key events and dates in the US Civil Rights Movemento Evalua
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Australian Civil Rights Movement Full Depth Study
Australian History - Colonisation Investigation
In this investigation students are required to access and research a series of questions related to the colonisation of Australia.
This activity links to our government and civics and citizenship course as well as covering various aspects of Australian history.
This is a fantastic way for students to delve into our history and explore colonisation ina fun and interesting way.
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3rd - 10th
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The Sapphires - Camera Angle Analysis Worksheet
The Sapphires - Camera Angle Analysis Worksheet
Grades:
7th - 10th, Higher Education
Year 7 Indigenous History Group Tasks and Activities
Year 7 History - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturesThis activity is designed to be an interactive and group-based where there are questions and handouts set out for students in 'stations' to complete in groups.The 6 stations cover these topics:1. Managing the ancient land2. Explaining creation – the Dreaming3. The ancient Australian economy4. Totems5. Source analysis6. Investigating key termsThis resources teaches a wide range of key knowledge and skills relating to Abori
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7th - 8th
An Introduction to understanding Aboriginal and Indigenous culture and life
Students complete a wide range of activities to help them understand Aboriginal history, life and culture. The teacher leads the activities and then students can self-pace across a range of learning tasks. Randomly select students and have them present their findings to classmates. The teacher provides supportive feedback.
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Not Grade Specific
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A Fun Wordsearch on Aboriginal Art
Students search the Wordsearch and highlight the listed words. The students then research the topic of "Aboriginal Art" and present their report in a poster, Powerpoint or essay. Randomly select students and have them present their findings to classmates. The teacher provides supportive feedback.
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4th - 12th
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A Fun Wordsearch on "Aboriginal and Indigenous Vocabulary"
Students search the Wordsearch and highlight the listed words. The students then research the topic of "Aboriginal and Indigenous Vocabulary" and present their report in a poster, Powerpoint or essay. Randomly select students and have them present their findings to classmates. The teacher provides supportive feedback.
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Not Grade Specific
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Uluru Statement - Voice to Parliament - Worksheet and Answer Sheet
This worksheet takes students through an introduction to the Uluru Statement and leads on to a discussion about the Voice to Parliament debate going on in our community at the moment. Answer Sheet can be found on pages 3 and 4.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in: Voice to Parliament - Teaching Resources
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