Extension resources
The extension category includes useful resources containing detailed content that may require more advanced literacy skills. These resources could be used for independent research tasks and extension activities or be modified to meet your teaching needs.
Indigenous service during World War I - our website section
Indigenous service during World War II - our website section
Century of Service book series
Snapshots: Australians in war and conflict book
About our resources
Our free educational resources for Australian schools include:
- classroom activities and lessons
- interactive online activities
- printable worksheets to consolidate learning
- source analysis for primary and secondary sources
- short films and videos
- workbooks and books.
Education specialists and qualified historians design our resources so they:
- are historically accurate
- build knowledge, understanding and skills
- engage your students.
Primary and secondary resources have classroom-ready content. Adapt them to cover topics broadly or in detail.
First Nations Australian service topics include:
- First Nations Australians’ service in World War I
- First Nations Australians’ service in World War II
- First Nations Australians’ service on the home front in World War II
- First Nations Australians’ leadership in service
- First Nations people in service post-1945
- First Nations people in service today
- representation of First Nations Australians’ service in art and poetry
- commemorating First Nations Australian service.
To bring history to life, we have included oral histories that capture veterans' stories and experiences.
Get in touch
To ask about our teaching resources or request a copy of any of our free printed books, contact us.