Civics Teaching Resources
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Traits of Good Citizens - Match-Up Activity
Identify and match characteristics of good citizens with this vocabulary-building 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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Community Helpers: Fire Fighter – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article from the Foundation magazine (Issue 3).
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Community Helpers: Nurse – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article from the Foundation magazine (Issue 2).
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Community Helpers: Police Officer – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article from the Foundation magazine (Issue 1).
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Systems of Government - Inquiry Task
Research different systems of government around the world with this inquiry-based project.
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Member of Parliament - Fakebook Template
Get to know the current sitting members of the Australian Parliament with this Fakebook profile template.
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The Path of a Bill - Worksheet
Demonstrate understanding of the path of a bill in Australia with this one-page printable worksheet.
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Proposing a New Law - Worksheet
Propose a new law for your classroom or country with this guided Civic and Citizenship worksheet.
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The Roles and Responsibilities of Australia's Three Levels of Government - PowerPoint
Explore the roles and responsibilities of Australia's federal, state and local governments with this informative teaching presentation.
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Australia's Three Levels of Government - Triarama Activity
Explore the roles and responsibilities of Australia's three levels of government with this hands-on learning task.
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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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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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Australian Government Word Wall Vocabulary
Learn vocabulary related to Australia's Federal Government with this set of 42 word wall cards.
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States and Territories of Australia Posters
8 beautifully illustrated posters outlining key information about Australia's states and territories.
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Australia's System of Government Unit Plan
This Civics and Citizenship unit addresses a range of Australian government concepts involving democratic systems, roles and responsibilities of government and the process of making laws.
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Systems of Government - Assessment Task
An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate their understanding of government systems.
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Great Southern Land
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the natural and human features of Australia.
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The Bill Process
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the process of passing a bill in Australia.
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Australian Laws
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand why we have laws in Australia.
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Three Levels of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the roles and responsibilities of each level of the Australian government.
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Running a Country
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify a range of services in the community for which the government is responsible.
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Australian Parliament
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the place and purpose of Australian Parliament.
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Australia's System of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore Australia's system of government.
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Different Systems of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different types of government systems.
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A System of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify reasons why a country needs a system of government.