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"AC History Units presents 8 units developed by the History Teachers' Association of Australia to support teachers in the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: History  "

Australian history is almost always picturesque; indeed, it is also so curious and strange, that it is itself the chiefest novelty the country has to offer and so it pushes the other novelties into second and third place. It does not read like history, but like the most beautiful lies; and all of a fresh new sort, no mouldy old stale ones. It is full of surprises and adventures, the incongruities, and contradictions, and incredibilities; but they are all true, they all happened." ( Mark Twain, 1897 )

TImelines of events in Australian History - broken into centuries.

Blog maintained by History teachers - discusses the importance of good questions that encourage kids to think historically

This video introduces P-10 History Australian Curriculum and resources. It outlines the nature and scope of the learning area and the resources developed by the QSA.

featuring over 150 film clips showcasing a unique collection of Australian history documentaries matched with selected websites from Australia's national collecting institutions

"Whether you have one or two snapshots from a family album or a library of archived images, together we can build a history of the world."

units of work, programs and lesson ideas for P-6 AC History

QLS Qld History resources

Welcome to Australian History Mysteries. It is a subscription-based website containing inquiry learning case studies that are directly relevant to many aspects of Australian Curriculum: History. Its current 17 case studies include a wealth of video, print and interactive content, and its inquiry learning approach encourages historical skills development, including equipping students with the capacity to develop historical thinking and imagination. There is a Primary School section of the site with resources relevant to the new Australian Curriculum: History - Years 3-6.

Available at the CES Resource Centre

The foundation of Queensland as a penal settlement, its separation from New South Wales, and its development in the years before federation.

The history of Federation, the peaceful transition from colonies to Commonwealth and the major events that established the Commonwealth and shaped the nation are examined here in Federation Story. There are many Australias, many Australian pasts and many ways of looking at history and we can't present them all here.

Teaching with digital resources

Free Presentations in PowerPoint format & Free Interactive Activities for Kids - Ancient History

Resources to support the Australian History Curriculum