6th Grade Australian History Worksheets

NAIDOC Week 2024 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

This set of 3 NAIDOC Week 2024 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is ideal for students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 to learn about the significance of NAIDOC Week and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Each passage explores key topics:

What is NAIDOC Week?

This passage introduces students to the purpose and history of NAIDOC Week, emphasizing its importance in celebrating the culture, achievements, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People?

This passage explores the diverse cultures and identities within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, highlighting their rich traditions, languages, and histories.

The NAIDOC Week Flags

This passage delves into the symbolism and meanings behind the NAIDOC Week flags, including the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag, educating students about their significance in Indigenous pride and identity.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions designed to assess students' comprehension of the text. Answer keys are provided for easy grading.

This resource can be utilized effectively as a whole-class activity, for small group discussions, or as an independent assignment to foster understanding and appreciation of NAIDOC Week and Indigenous cultures.

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Australia Facts, Landmarks, and Maps Activity

By TxMAP Teacher

This product is over the facts, landmarks, and physical features of Australia. This product has 3 parts - (1) Australia Facts, (2) Australia Landmarks, and (3) Australia Maps. Students will answer the questions about facts and landmarks of Australia and then will label 2 different maps with physical features and landmarks. Can be used in Google Classroom, in Nearpod or Pear Deck, or as a Gallery Walk.

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Anzac Day activity pack, worksheets, colouring in, Anzac profiles and more

By Yugen Learning

Ready to go Anzac Day pack with lots of activities for primary and high school students. Colouring in, word search, crossword, matching activity, Biscuit Recipe, Diary entry, Cloze activity, Character profile,

Something for everyone and every class to celebrate Anzac Day.

What's in a pack:

13 Colouring in pages,
Anzac Day Word search
Anzac Day Crossword
Matching activity: Match images to description
Anzac Biscuit Recipe to cook up a storm
Gallipoli Diary entry
Cloze activity on Anzac Day,
Character profile and task sheet of Anzac heroes: Sir, Edward "Weary" Dunlop, Greame Edwards, Keith Payne, Raymond Simpson, William Spearman, Sir Charles Upham's, Nancy "The White Mouse" Wake, Albert Jacka, Sir John Monash

Engage your kids and help them learn about Anzac with this variety pack of activities.

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Anzac Day activity pack, worksheets, colouring in, Anzac profiles and more

By Yugen Learning

Ready to go Anzac Day pack with lots of activities for primary and high school students. Colouring in, word search, crossword, matching activity, Biscuit Recipe, Diary entry, Cloze activity, Character profile,

Something for everyone and every class to celebrate Anzac Day.

What's in a pack:

13 Colouring in pages,
Anzac Day Word search
Anzac Day Crossword
Matching activity: Match images to description
Anzac Biscuit Recipe to cook up a storm
Gallipoli Diary entry
Cloze activity on Anzac Day,
Character profile and task sheet of Anzac heroes: Sir, Edward "Weary" Dunlop, Greame Edwards, Keith Payne, Raymond Simpson, William Spearman, Sir Charles Upham's, Nancy "The White Mouse" Wake, Albert Jacka, Sir John Monash

Engage your kids and help them learn about Anzac with this variety pack of activities.

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Italy World War 2 - Leadership of Mussolini Guided Reading activity worksheet

By Yugen Learning

This no-prep activity with lesson plan and printable worksheets and slide deck for comprehension and literacy skills as they read through a vivid narrative of The Leadership of Mussolini during World War 2.

Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator from 1922 to 1943, established a fascist regime characterized by authoritarian rule,
aggressive foreign policies, and suppression of political dissent.

Improve literacy using dual coding, annotations and clearly defined questions at a language level for high school students.

Resource provides:

Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
Printable Version
Focus questions
Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
Detailed 500-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
A4 size page for easy printing.

Guided reading is an immensely effective strategy for literacy and comprehension in history class. This process will deepen their understanding, stimulate critical thinking, and improve their capacity to extract and synthesise important information from texts. Followed by Through collaborative discussions and exposure to diverse sources, guided reading fosters active participation, enhances vocabulary, and improves reading fluency. Elevate your students’ literacy skills soar! !

This resource aligns with the Australian Curriculum's History and English Learning Area, making it an ideal addition to your teaching repertoire. Grab it today from our TeachShare store, and ignite a passion for history in your students! Enjoy the ease of a no-prep lesson, and marvel at the strides your students will make in their literacy journey.

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Italy World War 2 - Leadership of Mussolini Guided Reading activity worksheet

By Yugen Learning

This no-prep activity with lesson plan and printable worksheets and slide deck for comprehension and literacy skills as they read through a vivid narrative of The Leadership of Mussolini during World War 2.

Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator from 1922 to 1943, established a fascist regime characterized by authoritarian rule,
aggressive foreign policies, and suppression of political dissent.

Improve literacy using dual coding, annotations and clearly defined questions at a language level for high school students.

Resource provides:

Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
Printable Version
Focus questions
Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
Detailed 500-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
A4 size page for easy printing.

Guided reading is an immensely effective strategy for literacy and comprehension in history class. This process will deepen their understanding, stimulate critical thinking, and improve their capacity to extract and synthesise important information from texts. Followed by Through collaborative discussions and exposure to diverse sources, guided reading fosters active participation, enhances vocabulary, and improves reading fluency. Elevate your students’ literacy skills soar! !

This resource aligns with the Australian Curriculum's History and English Learning Area, making it an ideal addition to your teaching repertoire. Grab it today from our TeachShare store, and ignite a passion for history in your students! Enjoy the ease of a no-prep lesson, and marvel at the strides your students will make in their literacy journey.

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

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✅ ➡ World War Two

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ ✙ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ☭ Russian Revolution

✅ ➡ v ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ USA Civil Rights

✅ ➡ ⚙ Industrial Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚙ Imperialism

✅ ➡ South Africa: Apartheid

✅ ➡ Australian Civil Rights

✅ ➡ Australian History

✅ ➡ ☥ Ancient History

✅ ➡ Ancient Rome

✅ ➡ Ancient Egypt

✅ ➡ Ancient Greece

✅ ➡ Ancient China

✅ ➡ Medieval History

✅ ➡ Vikings

✅ ➡ ✝️ Medieval Europe

✅ ➡ Medieval Japan

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Australian Civil Rights History - Mabo decision Source Usefulness

By Yugen Learning

Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Mabo Decision in the fight for Indigenous rights and equality. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

Focus question for the task
2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study: Civil rights

The significance of the following for the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 Referendum; Reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations), the Apology ACDSEH106
Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Historical Skills

Identify and select different kinds of questions about the past to inform historical inquiry ACHHS184
Use historical terms and concepts ACHHS183
Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places ACHHS182

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Australian History - WW2 The Battle of the Coral Sea Source Usefulness worksheet

By Yugen Learning

Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Battle of the Coral seas, this no prep worksheet for middle/high school students. This activity focuses on the battle that stopped the seas borne invasion of Port Moresby and lead to the Kokoda Track campaign during World War 2. This no prep activity is an effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

Focus question for the task
2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study 2: World War II (1939–1945)
- Causes, events, outcome, and impact of the conflict: (ACDSEH024)
- Experiences of Australians, including Kokoda: (ACDSEH108)
- Could lead to discussion on the Australian home front: (ACDSEH109)

Historical Skills

Chronology, Terms, and Concepts: Understanding sequence and context: (ACHHS182)
Analysis and Use of Sources: Evaluating sources and perspectives: (ACHHS185)
Explanation and Communication: Constructing explanations and arguments: (ACHHS187)

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

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Australian Civil Rights History - Mabo decision Source Usefulness

By Yugen Learning

Are you seeking an Australian History task on the Mabo Decision in the fight for Indigenous rights and equality. This no prep effective method to bolster your students' critical thinking skills and their ability to engage with primary and secondary sources? This task focuses on sources from contemporary and modern sources.

This resource teaches students to evaluate a source's usefulness based on author credibility, publication date, purpose, and format, turning daunting tasks into engaging activities. (expanded explanation of the task here)

It not only offers students a systematic approach for source evaluation, enhancing their analysis competence and research reliability, but also serves as a powerful teaching aid for historical thinking. With this tool, your students will transform into discerning information consumers, shaping them into successful historians.

Detailed explanation on its impact on my students on my blog to read:

Resources:

Focus question for the task
2 Relevant primary or/and secondary sources
Complete lesson and skills within the 1 task

Australia Currciulum links:

Depth Study: Civil rights

The significance of the following for the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: 1962 right to vote federally; 1967 Referendum; Reconciliation; Mabo decision; Bringing Them Home Report (the Stolen Generations), the Apology ACDSEH106
Methods used by civil rights activists to achieve change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the role of ONE individual or group in the struggle ACDSEH134
Background to the struggle of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for rights and freedoms before 1965, including the 1938 Day of Mourning and the Stolen Generations ACDSEH104
The continuing nature of efforts to secure civil rights and freedoms in Australia and throughout the world, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) ACDSEH143

Historical Skills

Identify and select different kinds of questions about the past to inform historical inquiry ACHHS184
Use historical terms and concepts ACHHS183
Use chronological sequencing to demonstrate the relationship between events and developments in different periods and places ACHHS182