Ancient World
Ancient World– overview of period 60,000 BC (BCE)-c.650 AD (CE). Focus on Mesopotamia
Ancient Australia
Ancient Australia– archaeological evidence of the first Australians and what it tells us
Online Databases and Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Online Databases
Industrial Revolution
Image reference:
McGrath, M 2007, Putting lead in the pencil, Photograph, Flickr, accessed 3 September 2014, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/streamofconsciousness/536831968/>, Creative Commons license: <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/>.
World War II, 1939-1945
Eyewitness to World War II
– articles on important events of World War II. Includes primary sources. From EyeWitness History
Second World War, 1939-1945
– topics include: Background, Chronology, Political figure, Battles, Resistance, Nazi Germany, Holocaust, Home Front, Women at War. From Spartacus Educational
World War II (3 September 1939 – 15 August 1945)
– overview of World War 1, timeline of campaigns and photos. From RSL Virtual War Memorial
World War Two
– causes, events and people of World War II. From BBC
The Holocaust
Holocaust Chronicle
– timeline of events including photographs. Based on the companion book of the same title published by Publications International, Chicago
Nazi propaganda – Primary sources
– Propaganda was central to Nazi Germany. This website is a collection of English translations of National Socialist propaganda. From Randall Bytwerk, Calvin College
People of the Holocaust
– looks at victims, perpetrators, bystanders, resisters, rescuers, liberators, survivors and children. From University of South Florida
Timeline of the Holocaust
– Rise of the Nazi Party, Nazification, The ghettos, The camps, Resistance, Rescue and liberation, The aftermath. From University of South Florida
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Online Databases
Gale Non-Fiction eBooks
Ebsco eBooks
World War II and Australia
VRROOM – Virtual Reading Room
– primary sources from the National Archives of Australia
Australia’s War 1939-1945
– description of events in WWII,Thai-Burma Railway, Kokoda Track, including primary and secondary sources, images, posters and artwork. From Department of Veteran’s Affairs
All in – ‘leaving home’
– changing role of women between 1940 and 1945 with many joining the auxiliary services.From Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Second World War 
– archival visual material relating to aspects of the Second World War. From National Film and Sound Archive
World War II – 1939-1945
– links to: Overview and chronology of the conflict – Australian Home Front during WW2 – Battle for Australia – Supplementary information and anecdotes. From ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee
Apartheid in South Africa
Apartheid Museum
– examines the social and political forces that gave birth to apartheid
Nelson Mandela
– biography of Nelson Mandela shown in a timeline. Author Bruce Harris
Nelson Mandela Foundation
– resources on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
– short biography outlining his role in the struggle to end Apartheid. Author Etienne Marais
Digital Curriculum Resources
National Digital Learning Resource Network
– selection of digital curriculum resources that are aligned to the history subject area of the Australian Curriculum. Search for these resources using Scootle. From Education Services Australia
Scootle
Teacher Resources
AC History Units
– units of work developed by the History Teachers’ Association of Australia to support teachers to implement the Australian Curriculum: History
ABC Splash. Years 7-10
– History resources to support the Australian Curriculum. From ABC
Australian Curriculum – History 7 – 10
– from ACARA
History Mysteries
-inquiry learning case studies supporting the the Australian Curriculum – video, print and interactive content. From National Museum of Australia. Password required
Maps as history
– collection of animated historical maps.
National Museum of Australia
– units of work and resources to support the Australian Curriculum
P-10 History Sample Assessments
– units of work and resources to support the Australian History Curriculum. From Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Primary vs Secondary sources
– learn the difference between primary and secondary sources with examples
What is history?
– analyzing primary and secondary sources. From State Library, NSW