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Explore education resources aligned to Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Years 3-6 and Geography Years 7-10 of the Australian curriculum. All resources are aligned with Version 9 of the ACARA Australian Curriculum.

Social Sciences Years 3&4

These resources are designed for teachers of Humanities and Social Sciences in Years 3 & 4 (ages 8-10).
Thank you, Fishers

Thank you, Fishers

In this activity, learners meet the real fishers in Australia who are taking steps to look after the ocean and find out what fishing sustainably really means in practice.
World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day

Our ocean: How do we get the balance right between life and livelihoods?

World Ocean Day is celebrated around the world on 8th June each year. In this lesson, learners set out a geographical enquiry and examine a variety of sources, data and perspectives to help them develop their viewpoint and share it. In critically evaluating the resources they use, learners will be able to comment on whether they trust them, and discuss and reflect on what makes a resource trustworthy.

Social Sciences Years 5&6

These resources are designed for teachers of Humanities and Social Sciences in Years 5 & 6 (ages 10-12).

Geography Years 7&8

This resource is designed for teaching students Geography in Years 7&8 (ages 12-14).

Food: Different by Design

Food: Different by Design

This lesson introduces learners to some of the ways that seafood production can be designed for a more sustainable future. Learners will discover some of the innovations being made in aquaculture and wild fishing to help reduce pollution and entanglements with marine wildlife. 
Thank you, Fishers

Thank you, Fishers

Learn about fisheries in Australia that are working to safeguard future generations of both people and fish. A set of slides is provided, and an accompanying Kahoot! quiz about the collapse of the Atlantic Cod fishing industry in the 1980s.

Geography Years 9&10

These resources are designed for teaching students Geography in Years 9&10 (ages 14-16).

Resource Collections for Geography

Classroom activities and video clips

Explore classroom activities developed in conjunction with the Saltwater Schools lesson plans for Science Stages 3-5, Humanities and Social Sciences Stage 3, and Geography Stage 5 of the Australian curriculum.