Flags of Australia
This resource has been created to support the Year 3 Unit of Work- Significant Events, Symbols and Emblems. The worksheets explain the design of the three flags of Australia. The set includes the Australian Flag, the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag. After learning about its design, students can colour the flag and complete the included Fast Finisher activity.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to understand the types of resources (natural, human, capital) and the ways societies use them to satisfy the needs and wants of present and future generations.
- We are learning to understand the celebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Lunar New Year in countries of the Asia region), including those that are observed in Australia (for example, Christmas Day, ANZAC Day, NAIDOC Week, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan).
- We are learning to understand the celebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Lunar New Year in countries of the Asia region), including those that are observed in Australia (for example, Christmas Day, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan).
- We are learning to understand the days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems, e.g. flags.
- We are learning to understand the influence of people, including First Nations Australians and people in other countries, on the characteristics of a place.
- We are learning to identify the impact natural disasters have on environments and communities, and how people can respond and manage environments.
Curriculum alignment
AC9HS5K08
9
Types of resources, including natural, human and capital, and how they satisfy needs and wants
AC9HS3K02
9
Significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia, including Australia Day, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, Easter, Christmas, and other religious and cultural festivals
AC9HS5K04
9
The influence of people, including First Nations Australians and people in other countries, on the characteristics of a place
AC9HS5K05
9
The management of Australian environments, including managing severe weather events such as bushfires, floods, droughts or cyclones, and their consequences
ACHASSK065
8.4
Celebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the Asia region, Bastille Day in France, Independence Day in the USA), including those that are observed in Australia (for example, Christmas Day, Diwali, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan)
ACHASSK064
8.4
Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Extensions
Investigate when, where and how the flags are flown throughout the year in Australia.