Explore a range of political cartooning resources from the Museum of Australian Democracy. These resources assist students to understand more about political cartooning. All resources link to Australian Curriculum areas, including HASS, Civics and Citizenship, History, English, Visual arts or Media arts. Explore more here: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/classroom-resources/political-cartooning/

‘Getting It Together: From Colonies to Federation’ is a middle years resource provided by the Museum of Australian Democracy. This extensive resource examines Australia’s journey to federation using historical sources such as newspaper extracts, cartoons, speeches and biographies. Students can use ‘Getting It Together’ to actively discover and explore the story of Federation – the social and political journey that led the people of six separate colonies to agree on a Constitution, which brought the nation of Australia and its Federal Parliament into being in 1901. While investigating the past, students are also engaged with issues affecting Australia’s development and identity today and into the future. ‘Getting it Together’ is organised into seven packages each containing a series of activities for students to explore in the classroom. This package, ‘The National Story,’ brings all of the colonial stories together. Other packages focus on New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland. These are available on the MoAD Learning Resources page here: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/classroom-resources/getting-it-together-from-colonies-to-federation/ Each package is divided into three themes: People and Places: explores the way of life in each colony prior to Federation. Road to Federation: examines the political issues debated by colonial parliaments in deciding whether or not to join in Federation. Celebrations and Futures: looks at the way Federation was celebrated in 1901 and its continuing importance today.

Democracy Matters and a democratic system can only work when its citizens participate! Are you familiar with the following ten fast-facts about our Australian Democracy? Use this resource to start conversations about democracy in your classroom and to challenge your students to be active participants. The information is available in a variety of formats: A short video An A5 pdf booklet An A4 poster Are You In? View the short video at this site: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/classroom-resources/10-fast-facts-about-our-australian-democracy/ Start thinking, talking and acting in the world around you to ensure the health and longevity of our Australian Democracy.

Use this crossword to explore content and themes relevant to civics and citizenship and Australian history. Challenge your student’s knowledge of key historical events within our democracy! ‘Our Voices, Our Choices’ is designed for students from years 7 - 12. More information available here: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/classroom-resources/

This resource is designed to help students explore the wonderful world of political cartoons — what they are, what they show and why they’re an important part of our Australian democracy. The resource covers 8 topics/themes on political cartooning. Teachers and students are welcome to unpack all 8 topics in the order presented or alternatively, each topic independently. Each topic includes relevant political cartoon examples from the Museum of Australian Democracy’s previous Behind the Lines Political Cartoon Exhibitions. Questions are provided to help guide students through an understanding of the chosen topic/theme. Explore more here: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/classroom-resources/political-cartooning/

Investigate objects from MoAD’s Neville Bonner collection to develop your student’s understanding of Australia’s first Indigenous federal parliamentarian. This resource supports the use of objects from MoAD’s collection in upper primary classrooms. It links to the Australian Curriculum learning areas of HASS, Visual Arts, Media Arts and English.

Explore milestones of the Indigenous journey of democracy in Australia and consider their relevance to today. The information and activities support the online exhibition - https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/classroom-resources/marnti-warajanga-a-walk-together/ This resource contains background information, discussion questions and class activities to enhance student learning and engagement with the Marnti warajanga – a walk together exhibition. Deceased person’s warning: Please note: Indigenous Australians are advised that this exhibition may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

Investigate objects from MoAD’s Anne Picot collection to develop your student’s understanding of the power of an individual within a democracy. This resource supports the use of objects from MoAD’s collection in secondary classrooms. It links to the Australian Curriculum learning areas of Civics and Citizenship and History.

Follow the links to listen to Call to Action , a musical resource for you to unpack Australia’s democracy with your students. Call to Action – full mix Call to Action – instrumental mix Call to Action is an original piece commissioned by MoAD and written, composed and produced by Tim Bevitt. As well as providing a history of our democracy, the song explores our rights and responsibilities as active citizens. It has a call to action – to motivate students to find their voice and to take action on issues that they are passionate about in our society. Together, they can make a difference and create positive change. The song supports content within the HASS Civics and Citizenship sub-strand for Years 5, 6 and 7 of the Australian Curriculum and the Civics and Citizenship strand for Years 7, 8, and 9 of the Australian Curriculum. It is also supports the Literacy General Capabilities for Years 5-10. Ways you can use it As an introduction to civics and citizenship and democracy As a revision of civics and citizenship and democracy As a way to engage your students with issues in your school/community – see the Student Representative and Pastoral Care Group Resource If you have a school choir, sing the song at an assembly or concert Make a music video to accompany the song More information: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/classroom-resources/call-to-action-teaching-democracy-with-music/

Discover the history of Old Parliament House and the people who worked here using this resource. The resource is produced in a fact sheet format, rich in historical images with each page covering one topic. Teachers can use the information as background research for a unit on Australia’s Federal Parliament and as a starting point for further study and discussion. This resource can be useful for teachers and students visiting MoAD as pre-visit preparation or post-visit extension. See here for more activities for this resource: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/classroom-resources/a-history-of-old-parliament-house/

A film starring Indigenous actor Hunter Page-Lochard, who puts the 1967 referendum in its historical context and talks about why it is still important today. It features contemporary comments from prominent Australians, discussing how they feel about the referendum on its 50th anniversary. This film is part of the exhibition Yes: The Ongoing Story of the 1967 Referendum at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Find out more here: https://moadoph.gov.au/1967 and https://stories.moadoph.gov.au/yes/?_ga=2.67745809.1877412545.1583449612-644475118.1495884761

Investigate objects from MoAD’s Neil Baker collection and develop your student’s understanding of how Old Parliament House functioned and Australia’s telecommunications history. This resource supports the use of objects from MoAD’s collection in lower primary classrooms. It links to the Australian Curriculum learning areas of HASS, Digital Technologies and Design and Technologies.

Designed for use by teachers as professional development, this interview unpacks objects which align with content in the Australian Curriculum. Teachers understanding of these objects will be enriched further, preparing them to use the objects in classroom discussions with their students. The first of our series looks at Senator Neville Bonner, our first Indigenous Federal Parliamentarian, and a selection of his personal objects which are currently on display in the Finders Keepers Exhibition at MoAD. MoAD Learning staff interview Senior Historian Libby Stewart and discover some interesting personal stories, showing how an object can reveal but also hide a lot of information. This interview supports the cross-curriculum priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures. This resource is also supported by a teacher pdf resource for use in the classroom - please see our other resources on TES. https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/teachers/professional-development/curators-on-the-couch/