Stage 2 – First Australians Teaching Pack
Classroom-ready teaching sequence (Years 3–4)
A carefully designed learning resource that supports students in Years 3–4 to develop a deeper understanding of Australia’s First Nations peoples, cultures, histories, and ongoing connections to Country.
Through clear explanations, engaging activities, and respectful storytelling, students explore multiple perspectives and consider how people, places, and events are connected across time.
What’s included:
✔ 20+ ready-to-use lesson pages
✔ A story-based learning sequence explored through four perspectives:
1. Barangaroo
2. Bennelong
3. Pemulwuy
4. An Aboriginal child at the time of the First Fleet
✔ “Yarn About It” discussion and reflection prompts
✔ Student activity sheets and response tasks
✔ Teacher guide with respectful language and cultural considerations
✔ Printable PDF (A4)
✔ BONUS Geography Pack – Caring for Places (17 pages)
Curriculum aligned – Stage 2 (NSW & Australian Curriculum)
History
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Community and remembrance
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First Nations perspectives on the past
Geography
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Places and connections
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Caring for places
English
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Reading, listening, discussion and visual literacy
Cross-curriculum priority
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Perfect for:
✔ Stage 2 classrooms (Years 3–4)
✔ Relief and casual teachers
✔ New and early-career teachers
✔ Homeschool families
✔ Busy teachers seeking ready-to-use lessons
Students will:
✔ Build understanding of Country and connection
✔ Develop empathy and respect for First Nations peoples
✔ Strengthen listening, discussion and comprehension skills
✔ Engage with history through stories, visuals and hands-on learning
Preview what’s inside
A small selection of the lessons, stories and activities included in this pack.
Watch a short walkthrough of the pack and browse sample pages.