Stage 3 – First Australians Teaching Pack
Classroom-ready teaching sequence (Years 5–6)
A carefully designed learning resource that supports students in Years 5–6 to develop a deeper and more critical understanding of Australia’s First Nations peoples, cultures, histories, and enduring connections to Country.
Through clear explanations, inquiry-based activities, and respectful storytelling, students explore multiple perspectives and examine how people, places, and events are connected across time, including the impacts of colonisation.
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, inquiry, and reflection prompts
✔ Student activity sheets and written response tasks
✔ Teacher guide with respectful language and cultural considerations
✔ Printable PDF (A4)
✔ BONUS Geography Pack – Caring for Places (17 pages)
Curriculum aligned – Stage 3 (NSW & Australian Curriculum)
History
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Community and remembrance
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First Nations perspectives on the past
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The impact of British colonisation
Geography
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Places and connections
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Caring for places and environments
English
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Reading, listening, discussion, visual literacy and written responses
Cross-curriculum priority
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Perfect for:
✔ Stage 3 classrooms (Years 5–6)
✔ Relief and casual teachers
✔ Upper primary teachers
✔ Homeschool families
✔ Busy teachers seeking structured, ready-to-use lessons
Students will:
✔ Build understanding of Country, culture, and continuity
✔ Examine multiple perspectives on early Australian history
✔ Develop empathy, respect, and critical thinking
✔ Strengthen inquiry, discussion, and written response skills
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.