Civics and Citizenship Education Hub

This site provides quality civics and citizenship education resources, programs and events. A deep understanding of Australia's system of government and our democratic values enables students to become active and informed citizens, who contribute to Australia's democracy and engage globally.

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Democracy rules: What's your vote worth?

Theme: Government and democracy Year: Years 7 - 8, Years 9 - 10 AC: ACHCK062, ACHCK075, ACHCK076, ACHCS070, ACHCS084, ACHCS088 GC: Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding Publisher: Australian Electoral Commission

Topic 3 in this enquiry-based series focuses on voting rights (including the concept of 'one vote, one value'), responsibilities and processes in Australia. It explores the role of political parties, democratic values, the voting systems used in states, and explains the structure of electorates and the process of redistributions. Guidelines and resources to run a mock election in the classroom are also provided. The resource is supported with animated explainers, interactives and printable activity sheets.

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Democracy poster – Analysis

Theme: Democratic history, Citizenship, diversity and identity Year: Years 5 - 6, Years 7 - 8 AC: ACHASSK115, ACHASSK147, ACHCK061, ACDSEH096, ACHASSI094, ACHASSI102 GC: Critical and Creative Thinking Publisher: Museum of Australian Democracy

Use this poster to engage your students in many democratic concepts and themes in an easy and approachable way. This resource and associated activities works well for students both at the beginning of their learning of democracy and as a summative tool.

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Browse civics and citizenship education events and programs for both teachers and students throughout Australia. Including programs such as visits to Parliament House, conferences, professional learning and much more.

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A Living Culture

Theme: Democratic history, Citizenship, diversity and identity Year: Years 3 - 4, Years 5 - 6, Years 7 - 8, Years 9 - 10 Publisher: National Museum of Australia

Students handle and explore a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander objects to help them understand the ways in which Indigenous cultures have evolved and adapted in the last 200 years. They reflect on the continuing cultures of Australia’s First Nations peoples.

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