HASS Year 3 History: Celebrations, Commemorations, Symbols and Emblems

Bring Australian history to life with this richly detailed HASS Year 3 History resource on Celebrations, Commemorations, Symbols, and Emblems — history that truly matters.

Year 3 students are ready to explore what makes Australia the nation it is — and this HASS resource takes them there. Covering Australia's key celebrations, commemorations like ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and our national symbols and emblems, this resource builds historical understanding alongside a deep sense of national identity and belonging.

HASS = Humanities and Social Sciences — covering history, geography, civics, citizenship, and economics.

Why teachers love it:

• Rich historical content — covers ANZAC Day, Australia Day, national symbols, and key commemorations with depth
• Curriculum-aligned — maps directly to Year 3 Australian Curriculum HASS History content descriptors
• Builds national identity — helps students understand what it means to be Australian through shared history and symbols
• Inquiry-based tasks — develops historical thinking, research, and reflection skills
• Sensitive and age-appropriate — handles topics like commemoration thoughtfully for Year 3 learners

Perfect for:

• Year 3 HASS History units on Australian identity and national events
• ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day, and Australia Day learning activities
• Exploring Australian symbols: the flag, coat of arms, and national anthem
• Cross-curricular links with English, Art, and Civics
• Building students' sense of national pride and belonging

What's included:
A printable PDF HASS resource exploring Year 3 History content on Australian celebrations, commemorations, national symbols, and emblems, aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

Help your Year 3 students understand and take pride in the history and symbols that make Australia uniquely ours!

SPECIFICATIONS

Our digital resources are primarily available in PDF format, optimised for A4 standard paper size to ensure easy printing. Here's what you can expect:

File Format:
This digital download is not editable.

Instructions:
Detailed instructions are included with digital teacher resources that require them, ensuring ease of use and printing.

Compatibility:
Digital teacher files can be accessed on any device, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. For the best experience, we recommend using a free PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Printing:
PDFs are set to A4 size for high-quality printing. For optimal results, we recommend using high-quality paper.

Licence:
All files are for personal use only. Redistribution, reselling, or commercial use is prohibited unless otherwise stated.

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FAQS

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ZIP FILES:
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   • Select "Extract All..." from the dropdown menu.
   • Choose the location where you'd like the extracted files to be saved.
   • Click "Extract" to uncompress the files.
2. On a Mac:
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   • The contents will be automatically unzipped into the same folder as the ZIP file.

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PDF FILES:

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1. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Click "Print."
3. In the "Page Sizing & Handling" section, select "Shrink oversized pages" if needed.
4. Click "Advanced."
5. Check the "Print As Image" box.
6. Proceed to print your document.

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