Classroom Resources
| Resource | Summary | Years | Curriculum* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exploring the Franklin River | Investigate the historic Franklin River debate in which the powers of State and Federal Governments were argued in Federal Parliament. | 5-67-89-10 | Civics and CitizenshipHistoryHASS |
| 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