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Middle school australian history handout pdfs
Explore Australia Activity Pack
Explore Australia with your students! Learn about it's geography and history through these no-prep, printable, engaging & differentiated activities exploring Australia.What's inside?Students will learn:Where in the world is Australia?Australian States and Territories (differentiated pages)States, Territories and Capital cities, flags and floral emblems (flip-tab booklets or single page matching activities)Map It! - locate key geographical features and create a key (differentiated)Australian,
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Australia Activity Bundle
Gallipoli and the ANZACS WWI Unit
Too often Australia's fascinating history can seem dull to students. This comprehensive study of Gallipoli and Australia's role in the early stages of World War I (within the Allied Powers) will provide students with an engaging and thorough understanding. Over 40 pages of student-friendly text and activities (including ordering activities, problem solving, mazes, mapping and Google Earth viewing). Perfect for ANZAC Day!This unit covers:★ The historical context of World War I (text and mapping)★
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6th - 9th
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Australian Gold Rushes Pantastic Adventures unit
The gold rushes were a tumultuous time in Australian history, leading to widespread changes in Australian society. Pantastic Adventures is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the Australian gold rushes and their impacts on the developing nation. Use as a whole unit or just select sections to suit your classroom's needs. The unit covers life during and after the gold rushes, including:★ early gold discoveries★ discovery of gold★ Edward Hargraves★ gold rush migration (including travelling to the
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4th - 6th
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Australians at War
This booklet will help students to: Ø Outline the causes of both WWI and WWIIØ Discover where Australians fought in WWI and WWIIØ Understand why Australians fought in WWI and WWIIØ Describe the nature of warfare during the Gallipoli campaign Ø Understand the outcome of the Gallipoli campaign Ø Explore the changing nature of warfare from trenches in WWI to the Holocaust and use of atomic bombs to end WWIIØ Use sources to investigate: Prisoners of War (POWs), the Western Front in 1916, the role of
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7th - 10th
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The Burnt Stick by Anthony Hill Comprehension Questions
Here we have 48 comprehension questions based on the book 'The Burnt Stick' by Anthony Hill. Engage your students with these questions that cover a range of reading strategies essential to understanding. Simply print the pages or project them digitally. Perfect for NAIDOC Week.Check out my other items at my TPT Store HERE. Don't forget 10% of all sales are donated to Backpacks4VicKids. You can check out their website HERE. It feels good to do good!Thanks for stopping by :)
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Australia Map (Physical & Political)
***PART OF MY DISCOUNTED AUSTRALIA BUNDLE***
This is a classroom tested resource that students love. Student love this resource because it's easy to read and not cluttered. The lines and circles help students know exactly where the features are located at on the map. All to often do geography teachers get labelled maps back and the places are all in the wrong place. This product is also great for SPED students with the lines to help identify the locations!
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- Political Map
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8th - 11th
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Emergence of the Australian Identity and the White Australia Policy
Introduce your students to the emergence of the Australian Identity and the development of the 'White Australia Policy.' In this complete, one hour, no prep lesson students will discover the development of Australian nationalism from the initial British colonisation - the key aspects of early Australian life that helped to forge an Australian Identity. This lesson will also allow students to discover Australia's unfortunate past with the emergence of the 'White Australia Policy.'This lesson is J
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8th - 10th
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Birrung the Secret Friend by Jackie French Comprehension Questions
This is the first book in 'The Secret Histories Series' by Jackie French.Here we have 40 comprehension questions based on the book 'Birrung The Secret Friend' by Jackie French. There are three copies in the document - one for printing, one for projection, and one for students to complete the questions on a device - so you can choose how you use the document. Engage your students with these questions that cover a range of reading strategies essential to understanding. Please note that answers are
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3rd - 6th
The Voice to Parliament: Understanding the Uluru Statement from the Heart
This resource supports students to understand the historical context that informs the current debate about a First Nations Voice to Parliament. It is split across three lessons:Lesson 1: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture before 1788Lesson 2: The impact of the arrival of European settlers in 1788Lesson 3: The Uluru Statement from the HeartThe resource looks at six key areas of Australian historical context, including the Stolen Generations, the 1967 Referendum, Mabo and Native Title.
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7th - 10th
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5109-9 Colonization of Australia and New Zealand
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain how and why Australia and New Zealand were colonized by the British, and compare and contrast the two. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, teacher answers, guiding discussion questions, all student handouts and activities are included in this CRITICAL THINKING lesson!
This is one InspirEd lesson from "I Think: Geography - Oceania."
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6th - 12th
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The Australian Gold Rush Mini Activity Pack
The Australian Gold Rush mini activity pack is a great 13-page tool for students to begin learning about and exploring the Gold Rush era in Australia. This activity pack aligns with the NSW HSIE/History curriculum and includes different learning activities to encourage different styles of learners to participate and learn.
Activities include:
- Locating where gold was found on a map
- Completing a timeline of gold related events
- Colouring in and researching the Eureka Stockade flag
- The Immi
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3rd - 7th
Colonial Governors of NSW 1788 -1855 for Primary School
41 Pages of Comprehension activities going through every governor from Phillip to Fitzroy. It also includes supplementary comprehension sheets needed for context including the Mutiny on the Bounty, the Bigge Report, and of course the legendary John Macarthur. These pages are presented in a reader-friendly way, designed for primary school age students. They also help you, the teacher, understand the forces that shaped colonial Australia and created the legacy that is Australia today. Featuring in
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4th - 6th
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The Australian Gold Rush for Primary Schools
This 42 page teaching resource on the Gold Rush in Australia will open the eyes of your students and make them more informed than ever before. After introducing the gold rush we dive into why emphasis shifts almost straight away from NSW to Victoria. We explore life on the gold fields and mining techniques before delving into the Eureka Stockade in an eye opening way. We discuss the ramifications of the rebellion on Australia's future. Once we have done that, you will find included an additional
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4th - 6th
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Dreamtime Stories Class Activities
Class Activity for Years 6/7 and 8 - Requires computers or Ipads
Activity in 3 parts
Part 1: Students are asked to read 2 Dreamtime stories and answer 5 questions on each.
Students are provided with 2 excellent websites to use for their research.
Part 2 : Students are led through an explanation of Aboriginal Art Symbols, looking specifically at how water and rain is represented in 2 Aboriginal artworks. Students answer questions about the works and construct their own symbols for water elements.
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6th - 8th
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Bill of Rights and 7 Principles of Government Gallery Walk
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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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review Super Bundle 2
Ned Kelly Persuasive Planning Paragraph Sheet
This is a scaffolded planning sheet for reluctant writers. It uses the TEEL paragraph structure to guide students with writing a persuasive paragraph. Quotes from Carolyn Wilkinson's novel 'Black Snake: The Daring of Ned Kelly' are used to allow students to practice using evidence in their writing.This product features a 'hero' option and a 'villain' option so students can write based on what they believe.
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7th - 10th
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Ned Kelly: A Primary School Resource
This 11 page teaching resource of Ned Kelly offers 5 comprehension sheets for students on Ned Kelly's life, starting with his childhood and growing up under exconvict and Irish Ned Kelly and hard-as-nails mother Ellen Kelly, in a time when the Victorian police were corrupt, brutal and unfair, often targetting Irish families. It steps through the inciting incident with his younger sister and Constable Fitzpatrick, resulting in the 3 year imprisonment with hard labour for his mother. The comprehen
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5th - 6th
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HASS Australian History Migration Vocabulary Flip Book
Help your students develop their vocabulary and become familiar with the words associated with the topic of migration.
This resource will assist you in your year 6 classroom while studying Migration as part of your Australian History unit. This Vocabulary Flip Book will help students to understand the following keywords for this topic:
★ Citizenship
★ Emigrate
★ Immigrate
★ Migrant
★ Multicultural
★ Refugee
This resource is aligned with the Australian Curriculum content descriptor to compleme
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5th - 7th
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Reading/Worksheet: Land Down Under
The reading provides a friendly, factual summary of the history of Australia. The reading covers from the Aborigines arrival in 60,000 BC to its discovery by the Dutch, and finally its' colonization by the British in 1770s.
***This product is used yearly in Mr. Grether's class. If you have a question about whether this product is what you are looking for or if it will meet your needs, please ask before purchasing.***
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6th - 12th
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Australian Federation Word Search
I have designed this activity to assist you in your year 6 classroom while studying Federation as part of your Australian History unit. This word search will complement your teaching of Federation and the key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and constitution (ACHASSK134).
There are 50 Australian Federation vocabulary words included in the word search. I have used this activity as an added task to our vocabulary work and to help students endure the long bus ride to Ca
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Australian Federation Bundle - Save 20%!
ACHASSK085 ACHHK079 The First Fleet Activity Package - History, Australia Day
Take a trip back in history and discover how the past has helped to shape today, with this engaging, content-packed First Fleet 22 page activity package. Students will be amazed to learn about the first circumnavigation of the Earth, Australia’s first people, migrants who crossed the sea for a new life, and more. What’s included:Complete First Fleet informational text including the reasons for the First Fleet, the ships, the journey, Botany Bay, Port Jackson and more!Cloze comprehension activity
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4th - 6th
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Australian Federation Vocabulary Flip Book
Grade 6 HASS – Australian Federation – Vocabulary Flip Book
I have designed this activity to assist you in your year 6 classroom while studying Federation as part of your Australian History unit. This Vocabulary Flip Book will help students to understand the following key words for this topic:
★ Constitution
★ Commonwealth
★ Delegate
★ Democracy
★ Federation
★ Referendum
This resources is aligned with the Australian Curriculum content descriptor to complement your teaching of Federation and the
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Australian Federation Bundle - Save 20%!
Australian Symbols Coloring and Activity Book - Balloons, Kangaroo, Sydney
This 14 page coloring and activity book includes beautiful Australian themed colouring pages. Use these pages to celebrate Australia Day (26th January), for early finishers, writing prompts and more!You may also love some of my other resources:The First Fleet Activity PackageThank you for purchasing this resource! Check out my store here for more wonderful and FREE RESOURCES: The Tutoring CornerCopyright © The Tutoring CornerPermission for single classroom use only.Please purchase additional lic
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1st - 8th
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Australia, the Pacific Islands, & Antarctica Sketch Notes Sheet
This sketch notes sheet gives the summary of the major content to know for a Australia, the Pacific Islands, & Antarctica geography unit. The information aligns with the Virginia SOL standards, but can be used for Common Core standards.The sketch notes sheet can be used in multiple ways: as a review guide for students, as a coloring sheet, or example for students to make their own review guide similar to this.
From the feedback students and teachers have given me, this is a very helpful too
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6th - 12th
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