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Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
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    ResourceSummaryYearsCurriculum*
    Australian Democracy Facts

    Discover some quick facts about democracy and the importance of civic participation.

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistory
    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.

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual ArtsMedia Arts
    Sustainable Change Makers: Lunchbox Citizens (Teacher Resource and Curriculum links)

    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.

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipEnglishMathematicsScienceVisual ArtsMedia ArtsTechnology
    Media Literacy

    Great resources to help you teach media literacy in the classroom.

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipMediaArts
    Podcast - Protest Music and the Vietnam Moratorium

    This podcast explores the power and role of protest music at the Sydney Vietnam Moratorium.

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    HistoryCivics and CitizenshipThe Arts
    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.

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    HistoryCivics and Citizenship
    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

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual ArtsMedia Arts
    Australia's Federation

    Explore the unique journey that the Australian colonies took to federation, while discovering the importance of active citizenship.

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    HASSHistoryCivics and Citizenship
    Australia's Democratic History

    Delve into Australia’s democratic history as you discover how Australia has been defined by historical ideas and events.

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    HASSCivics and Citizenship History
    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!

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual Arts
    Indigenous Rights and Freedoms

    Explore some of the stories associated with the journey of Indigenous rights and freedoms in our democracy.

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    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesCivics and CitizenshipHistory
    Australia's Founding Documents

    Discover the digital versions of Australia’s founding documents as primary sources of research.

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    History
    Australian Prime Ministers

    Learn little-known facts about every Australian Prime Minister, from Edmund Barton through to current Prime Minister, Scott Morrison

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    HASSHistoryCivics and CitizenshipEnglish
    Active citizenship - teaching democracy through music

    Explore the history of our democracy, our rights and responsibilities, and the importance of active citizenship through song. 

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryLiteracy General Capabilities
    Finders Keepers

    Personal objects as primary sources

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistory
    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.

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    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.

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistory
    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.

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    Civics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglishVisual Arts
    Kahoot! quizzes

    A range of Kahoot! Quizzes for pre and post visit use in your classroom.

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistory
    Group crosswords

    Reinforce student understanding of democracy – MoAD pre or post visit activity.

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipHistoryEnglish
    MoAD Book List

    Scan our MoAD Book List to find additional inspiration and further opportunities to unpack historical concepts and themes.

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    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.

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    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. 

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    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.

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    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. 

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    History
    Democracy Poster - Analysis

    Use this poster image to engage your students in many democratic concepts and themes in an easy and approachable way. 

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    HASSCivics and CitizenshipVisual and Media Arts

    *Australian Curriculum V8.3 – 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

    Open daily 9am - 5pm
    Final session commences at 4pm each day

    ABN: 30 620 774 963

    Telephone: 02 6270 8222

    Enquiries:
    info@moadoph.gov.au

    Research library

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

    If the museum is closed due to an emergency, call for new opening times: 1800 716 066

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