Classroom Resources
| Resource | Summary | Years | Curriculum* |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sensational World of Civics Podcast | MoAD Learning has collaborated with the talented team at Squiz Kids for Schools to bring you an exciting new Civic themed podcast series! | F-345-6 | Civics and CitizenshipHistoryHASS |
| Civics in Chapters | Chapter books are a great way to engage senior primary and secondary students with Civics and Citizenship. Explore a range of authors and complimentary activities that support student voice within and outside the classroom. | 5-67-89-10 | Civics and CitizenshipEnglishHASS |
| Democracy Resources | Looking to support your students to develop their understanding of democracy and the important role they have within it? Here you will find a variety of engaging, interactive resources to support your teaching and learning experiences. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistory |
| Civics in Pictures | Picture books are a great way to explore Civics and Citizenship ideas and concepts with students. | F-345-6 | Civics and CitizenshipEnglishHASS |
| Political Cartoons | Examining political cartoons helps students develop media literacy skills and understand freedom of expression and freedom of speech within Australia’s media landscape. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual ArtsMedia Arts |
| Ladies in the House Podcast | A MoAD Learning and History Detective Podcast Collaboration | 5-67-8 | HASSHistoryCivics and CitizenshipEnglishGeneral Capabilities |
| Student Voice and Leadership | Support authentic student voice and the development of students' leadership skills | F-345-67-89-1011-12 | HASS Civics and CitizenshipEnglish |
| Sustainable Change Makers | Looking to combine social change and sustainability into a rich inquiry and STEAMD (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Democracy) approach? Check out these resources which are designed to encourage critical thinking and empower authentic student voice and agency. | 5-67-89-10 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipEnglishMathematicsScienceVisual ArtsMedia ArtsTechnology |
| Media Literacy |
Great resources to help you teach media literacy in the classroom | F-345-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipMediaArts |
| Learn it NOW! | Looking for something quickly to do with your students, perhaps an extension activity? Jump in here to find a selection of activities that will get them thinking ! | F-345-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual ArtsMedia Arts |
| HansART – Interpreting Hansard records | Hansard is the official written record of debates and proceedings in the Australian Parliament. Help familiarise your students with Hansard through a creative response, then explore the records further using an inquiry approach. | 7-89-1011-12 | Civics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual Arts |
| Breaking Through - 75 years of Women in Parliament | This microsite is an online celebration of trailblazing women who have broken through barriers in federal parliament and beyond. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistory |
| Podcast - Protest Music and the Vietnam Moratorium | This podcast explores the power and role of protest music at the Sydney Vietnam Moratorium. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HistoryCivics and CitizenshipThe Arts |
| Indigenous Rights and Freedoms | Explore some of the stories associated with the journey of Indigenous rights and freedoms in our democracy. | 7-89-10 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesCivics and CitizenshipHistory |
| Australia's Federation | Explore the unique journey that the Australian colonies took to federation, while discovering the importance of active citizenship. | 5-67-8 | HASSHistoryCivics and Citizenship |
| Australia's Founding Documents | Discover the digital versions of Australia’s founding documents as primary sources of research. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | History |
| Australian Prime Ministers | Learn little-known facts about every Australian Prime Minister, from Edmund Barton through to current Prime Minister, Scott Morrison | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSHistoryCivics and CitizenshipEnglish |
| Unpacking the Barton Coatee | Discover more about our first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton, through unpacking and exploring his coatee. | 5-67-8 | HASS HistoryCivics and CitizenshipEnglish |
| A History of Old Parliament House | Go back in time and discover facts about the history of Old Parliament House and the people who worked here. | 5-67-89-10 | HistoryCivics and Citizenship |
| Making a Zine – Have your voice heard! | A zine is a handmade self-published magazine. What are your student’s passionate about? Help their voices be heard! | 45-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual Arts |
| Finders Keepers | Personal objects as primary sources | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistory |
| Stories from the Bunker | Join us to discover the story behind special objects from our Bunker, where our MoAD collection is stored. Learn what these objects tell us about democracy, active citizenship and our rights and freedoms. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistory |
| Kahoot! quizzes | A range of Kahoot! Quizzes for pre and post visit use in your classroom. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistory |
| Marnti warajanga— A walk together | Explore milestones of the Indigenous journey of democracy in Australia and consider their relevance to today. Supporting information and activities for the online exhibition. | 5-67-89-10 | HistoryEnglishCivics and Citizenship |
| Art is a Weapon | Explore historical artists and the works they created as you journey back to a time when Australia was gripped by the Cold War. | 9-1011-12 | History |
| The Petrov Affair: webquest | Delve into Australia’s reaction to the threat of communism and explore the issues of fear and security in Australia. | 9-1011-12 | HistoryCivics and Citizenship |
| Billy Hughes at War | Explore the challenging years of the First World War and the Prime Minister who led Australia through those turbulent times. | 9-1011-12 | History |
*Australian Curriculum V8.3 – Curriculum Learning Areas