Resources

Modern Australia was shaped by many peoples, events and conflicts. Use this Museum in a Box to explore contrasted experiences and histories of colonisation in South Australia, New South Wales and First Nations communities. What was planned, who was involved and what was the result of the colonization of Australia? Use the Conflicts and Colonization materials to explore, question and contrast the experiences peoples during the colonization of Australia. Museum in a Box is a series of curriculum-aligned education kits designed to be used in classrooms across South Australia. Each box takes an object-based learning approach to exploring history – particularly focusing on South Australian stories. By interacting with objects of the past, the Museum in a Box project makes history come alive for students. We have four kits available, each looking at a different aspect of South Australian history, with learning opportunities suitable for Early Years all the way to Year 10. Hire a box for your classroom by visiting the "loans" tab.

First Day It’s the 11th November 1975 and your first day as a junior journalist in the Parliament House press...

Dive into the history of migration to South Australia and the realities of life onboard the migrant ships of the 1800s. This is a selection of maritime learning resources and lessons aimed at years 4 and 5 students. Start with our integrated HASS/Math/Science lessons, skip straight to our stand-alone topical video and quiz content or dive into the Michael Mills mini-series or get lost in the fascinating Bound for South Australia archive. Drawn from the information and stories held in the South Australian Maritime Museum, the resources tackle the topic “Life Oboard” a migrant ship in the 1800s from many different angles. So, complete the series or choose just one element at a time to add into your teaching plan.

Kid Curator and the Curious Object Trailer Welcome to Kid Curator Created in collaboration with HeapsGood Creative Director Michael Mills,...

How to History is a six-part video series exploring in-depth break downs of core history skills. Rounded out with posters, worksheets and other accompanying resources, the series empowers students to apply history skills to any area of historical research. How to History is curriculum aligned and has videos that can be used for both primary and secondary students from year 2 right up to year 10.

Research Guide Finding high-quality sources is an essential part of conducting high-quality historical research. Below is an ever-evolving list of...

The History Trust of South Australia have worked with the Adelaide Airport, the South Australian Government and the Australian Government together to promote school learning opportunities that encourage you to engage with and be inspired by the Vickers Vimy aircraft, its epic story and that of the four remarkable men who flew it.

Lesson 2: Responding to Oral Histories Lesson 2 explores how and why oral histories are used and encourages students to...

Lesson 3: Exploring Objects Lesson 3 uses an object-based learning approach adapted to a digital platform. Learners engage in considering...

Welcome to the Holden and Me Unit These curriculum-aligned educational materials use stories and objects from the Holden and Me...