Grades Prep to 2
This lesson will introduce students to the hobby of stamp collecting. As a class, they will learn about the history of stamps and why people collect them.
Introducing stamps & collectables
Check out our three lesson plans below on how students can learn about the history and creation of stamps.
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Grades 3 to 4
Student will gain an understanding and appreciation of stamps by taking on the role of a famous stamp collector. They will investigate what stamp collecting is and write and present a monologue as their character.
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Grades 5 to 6
In this lesson, students are encouraged to research how stamps are made and their important role in history. Analysing stamps made by Australia Post and others around the world, they will explore the process of stamp making from design to production.
Resources for teachers
Here is a list of resources for teachers including all lesson plans and templates.
These can be printed out or viewed digitally.
- Lesson 1 (PDF 492kB)
- Lesson 2 (PDF 372kB)
- Lesson 3 (PDF 531kB)
- Lesson 4 (PDF 316kB)
- Lesson 5 (PDF 308kB)
- Lesson 1 (PDF 552kB)
- Lesson 2 (PDF 411kB)
- Lesson 3 (PDF 266kB)
- Lesson 4 (PDF 550kB)
- Lesson 5 (PDF 326kB)
- Lesson 1 (PDF 560kB)
- Lesson 2 (PDF 233kB)
- Lesson 3 (PDF 668kB)
- Lesson 4 (PDF 244kB)
- Lesson 5 (PDF 352kB)
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Stamp issues
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Coins
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Collectables and gifts
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Personalised stamps
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