Civics Teaching Resources
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Community Helpers - Interactive Activity
Identify community helpers and the tools they use in different locations around the community.
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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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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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Build a Fire Truck Craft Template
Introduce your students to some amazing community helpers with a printable cut-and-paste fire truck craft template.
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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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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 – Word Wall
Learn vocabulary related to bills and laws in Australia with this set of 16 word wall cards.
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Australian Local Government - Class Election Templates
Explore the roles and responsibilities of local governments in Australia with a mock local council election.
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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.
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Interactive Peg Cards - Community Helpers Activities
Learn about community helpers and the jobs they do with a set of interactive peg cards.
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Community Helpers Mini Book
Use this mini-book to review or introduce community workers to young students.
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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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Community Helpers: Doctor – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article from the Foundation magazine (Bonus Issue).
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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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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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Great Southern Land
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the natural and human features of Australia.
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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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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.
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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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Australia's System of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore Australia's system of government.
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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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Australian Laws
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand why we have laws in Australia.