Stage 1 HSIE – Unit 1 (Lessons 1–3)

Fully Scripted PowerPoints, Worksheets & Posters

Aligned to the NEW NSW HSIE Syllabus (2026)

Take the stress out of planning for the new HSIE syllabus with this explicit, ready-to-teach Stage 1 HSIE unit.

This resource covers Lessons 1–3 of Unit 1 and has been carefully designed to support teachers with clear instruction, strong geographical foundations, and minimal prep.

Perfect for Year 1, Year 2, or mixed Stage 1 classes, this pack introduces students to maps, locating Australia and the continents of the world in a developmentally appropriate and engaging way.

What’s Included

Fully Scripted PowerPoint Presentations (Lessons 1–3)

Each PowerPoint is:

• ✔ fully scripted (exact teacher talk included)
• ✔ explicit and easy to follow
• ✔ structured slide-by-slide
• ✔ suitable for classroom teachers and casuals

Lessons cover:

• Using maps to locate land, water, and Australia
• Locating Australia in the world
• Identifying and locating the 7 continents

Student Worksheets

Includes clear, scaffolded worksheets that align directly with each lesson:

• Map-based locating activities
• Continents labelling tasks
• Vocabulary and comprehension checks
• Application tasks (e.g. “Guess the continent”)

All worksheets are:

• ✔ explicit
• ✔ age-appropriate for Stage 1
• ✔ easy to assess
• ✔ low-prep

Classroom Posters & Visual Resources

Includes teacher-friendly posters to support ongoing learning:

• Key HSIE vocabulary posters (map, continent, locate, hemisphere)
• Visuals that reinforce learning across the unit

Perfect for:

• HSIE walls
• geography displays
• reference during lessons

Assessment Made Easy

• Lesson-by-lesson assessment checklist statements
• Clear links to learning intentions and success criteria
• Designed for teacher observation and work sample evidence
• Supports reporting and program accountability

Curriculum Alignment

Aligned to the NSW HSIE Syllabus (2026)

Stage 1 outcome focus:

• HS1-GEO-01 – People are connected to places and groups

Skills developed:

• Locating places using maps and globes
• Identifying and naming continents
• Using geographical vocabulary

Perfect For:

• Stage 1 classroom teachers
• New graduates
• Casual/relief teachers
• Schools transitioning to the new HSIE syllabus
• Teachers wanting explicit, no-prep HSIE lessons

Why Teachers Love This Resource

✔ No planning required

✔ Clear, explicit instruction

✔ Calm, consistent lesson structure

✔ Saves hours of prep time

✔ Confidence teaching the new syllabus

“Everything is done for you – just open the slides and teach.”