Classroom Resources
| Resource | Summary | Years | Curriculum* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Political cartoons | Discover Australia’s rich tradition of political cartoons, where all politicians and policies may face the brute force of the cartoonist’s pen. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual ArtsMedia Arts |
| Sustainable Change Makers: Lunchbox Citizens | Looking for a unit of work which combines social change and sustainability into a rich inquiry and STEAMD (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Democracy) approach? Check out our resource which is designed to encourage critical thinking and empower student voice and agency inside the classroom and local community. | 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 |
| 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 |
| Democracy Poster - Analysis | Use this poster image to engage your students in many democratic concepts and themes in an easy and approachable way. | 5-67-89-10 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipVisual and Media Arts |
| Active citizenship - teaching democracy through music | Explore the history of our democracy, our rights and responsibilities, and the importance of active citizenship through song. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryLiteracy General Capabilities |
| 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 |
| Australia's Democratic History | Delve into Australia’s democratic history as you discover how Australia has been defined by historical ideas and events. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and Citizenship History |
| Australian Democracy Facts | Discover some quick facts about democracy and the importance of civic participation. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Group crosswords | Reinforce student understanding of democracy – MoAD pre or post visit activity. | 5-67-89-1011-12 | HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglish |
| MoAD Book List | Scan our MoAD Book List to find additional inspiration and further opportunities to unpack historical concepts and themes. | F-345-67-89-1011-12 | 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 man who led Australia through those turbulent times. | 9-1011-12 | History |
*Australian Curriculum V8.3 – Curriculum Learning Areas