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    ResourceSummaryYearsCurriculum*
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Media Literacy

    Great resources to help you teach media literacy in the classroom

    F-345-67-89-1011-12
    HASSCivics and CitizenshipMediaArts
    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
    Ladies in the House Podcast

    A MoAD Learning and History Detective Podcast Collaboration  

    5-67-8
    HASSHistoryCivics and CitizenshipEnglishGeneral Capabilities
    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
    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
    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
    Finders Keepers

    Personal objects as primary sources

    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
    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 v9 – Curriculum Learning Areas

    Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

    18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia

    PO Box 3934
    Manuka ACT 2603

    9am to 5pm daily 
    Closed Christmas Day

    ABN: 30 620 774 963

    Telephone: 02 6270 8222

    Enquiries:
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    Please note: video surveillance is used 24 hours a day around and throughout the building and may be used for research purposes

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