Civics Teaching Resources
Browse civics activities, worksheets, games and more created by teachers to help teachers like you teach your students about the underpinnings of Australian democracy. From resources that explore the rights and responsibilities of citizens of Australia to activities that require students to examine our democratic and legal institutions, this collection has everything you need for your primary classroom.
Teach early years students about the helpers in your community, break down the differences between our three levels of government and identify the symbols of Australia with digital and printable resources that are aligned with the Australian curriculum.
Each teacher-created resource has undergone careful review by a member of the Teach Starter teacher team to ensure it's ready for you, your lesson plans and your students.
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Voting in Australia — Matching Activity
Learn key vocabulary terms related to Australia’s system of voting with this set of hands-on match-up cards.
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How to be a Good Citizen - Problem Solving Activity
Build good citizenship behaviors and enhance problem-solving skills with a task card writing activity.
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Community Helpers: Fire Fighter – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article from the Foundation magazine (Issue 3).
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The Senate Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining the structure of the Senate.
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Flags of Australia – Art Activity
A creative art activity to use when commemorating important events such as Australia Day, Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week.
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A Polling Predicament! Escape Room Game
Discover the secret code needed to open a locked ballot box on Election Day with this exciting escape-room-style game!
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Responsibilities of Australia's State Governments - Cloze Worksheet
Explore the roles and responsibilities of state and territory governments around Australia with this differentiated cloze passage worksheet.
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The Roles in Australia's Government - Match-Up Activity
Learn key vocabulary terms related to the roles and responsibilities of Australia’s three levels of government with this set of hands-on match-up cards.
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The House of Representatives Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining the structure of the House of Representatives.
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Separation of Powers Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining how the powers of Parliament are separated between the Judiciary, Executive Government, and Parliament.
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Class Election Templates
Use this set of posters, interview questions and a class ballot to use in a mock election or class election.
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The Election Cycle - Poster
Explore the Australian election cycle with this informative classroom poster.
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Australian National Anthem Verses 1 and 2
Learn the words to the Australian National Anthem with these posters, including the elusive second verse.
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Bills and Laws in Australia Teaching Slides
Discover how bills become Australian law with this comprehensive teaching presentation.
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Debating and Scrutinising Bills - Comprehension Worksheets
Explore how bills are debated and scrutinised in the Australian Federal Parliament with this differentiated reading comprehension activity.
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Bills and Laws in Australia Flipbook
Discover how bills become Australian law with this student-directed inquiry task.
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Developing and Introducing Bills – Comprehension Worksheets
Explore how bills are introduced and developed through the parliamentary process with this differentiated reading comprehension activity.
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The Australian Citizenship Pledge - Cloze Worksheet
Familiarise your students with the Australian citizenship pledge with this cloze passage worksheet.
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Australian Local Government - Scenario Cards
Explore the roles and responsibilities of local governments in Australia with this set of ‘True or False?’ scenario cards.
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History and Features of Australia’s Parliamentary System - Teaching Slides
Explore the ins and outs of Australia’s parliamentary history with this comprehensive set of teaching slides.
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Australian Citizenship Values - Scenario Cards
Apply the values of Australian citizenship to everyday events with this set of 24 scenario cards.
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Australia’s System of Voting - Interactive Activity
Learn key vocabulary terms related to Australia’s system of voting with this digital ‘mystery picture’ activity.
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Anzac Day Symbols Poster Set
Learn about the different symbols of Anzac Day with this poster set.
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Inspirational Woman Template
Research and complete this Inspirational Woman Profile template during International Women’s Day.
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Rules Around Us - Sorting Activity
Identify rules at home, in school and around the community with a sorting activity.
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Forms of Government – Flashcards and Sorting Activity
A set of flashcards for students to review the various forms of government and sort them into categories.
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How to Draw a Soldier Directed Drawing
Draw and write to reflect on Remembrance Day with a How to Draw a Soldier directed drawing activity.
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All About Firefighters - Community Helper Worksheets
Get to know more about firefighters and community helpers with a set of printable firefighter worksheets.
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Community Helpers - Firefighter Hat Template
Craft a classroom full of firefighter hats with a printable community helper hat template.
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History and Features of Australia's Parliamentary System - Mini-Book
Discover the history and features of Australia’s parliamentary system with this informative printable mini-book.
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History and Features of Australia’s Parliamentary System - Interactive Activity
Learn key vocabulary terms related to the history and features of Australia’s parliamentary system with this digital ‘mystery picture’ activity.
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Australian Citizenship Values - Match-Up Activity
Learn key vocabulary terms related to Australia’s citizenship values with this set of hands-on match-up cards.