Media literacy basics

Help students understand media literacy with comics by Kate and Jol Temple, and David Conley.

The underdogs

Critically reflect on the role of media in our lives through engaging chapter books.

Creating hero images

Support students to design their own hero image.

Worst week ever

Media literacy activities with Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores.

News champions

Students share their opinions on media and the news.

Media literacy framework

This poster identifies key concepts, competencies and knowledge indicators for media literacy.

Create a digital citizenship mascot

Design a mascot promoting positive ways to connect online.

Social media check-in

Use this resource to begin a discussion about social media use, safety and balance.

The PM's daughter – teaching toolkit

Through this series, support students to learn about power, media and citizenship.

Media literacy thinking hats

Analyse how each type of media works – why it was made, who for, and how to read and understand it.

Exploring media literacy

Introduce students to the importance of being media literate citizens.

Draw a caricature

Caricatures can inspire conversations and draw attention to important issues in a creative way.

Political cartoons in the classroom

A comprehensive guide to the history, context and analysis of political cartoons.

Media and meaning making

Develop media literacy and critical thinking skills.

Digital savvy citizens

Activities to empower media literate citizens.

Create, celebrate and connect

Engaging activity ideas to support young people connect with those around them.

The printing press at Old Parliament House

Learn about the importance of technology in our democracy.

The safe at Old Parliament House

See the hidden safe at Old Parliament House and hear a story about someone who once got stuck in there.

Building connections

Use before or after a visit to MoAD to explore more of Old Parliament House.

Critically exploring campaigning

Critically reflect on the information in political campaign posters.

Do something for someone else

Explore stories of children spreading kindness through small positive actions.

Janine Haines

Hear the story of the first woman leader of a political party in Australia.

The PM's daughter

Explore what qualities make a good leader and how young people can make positive change.

Ming and Flo

Explore significant women in our history.

How to be prime minister and survive grade five

Explore how a parliament works and how students can participate in democracy.

Democracy, Media and Me

Explore the role of media and support students to be empowered, informed digital citizens.

Behind the Lines

Students unpack the role of political cartoons, explore techniques and develop their media literacy skills.

People Power and Making Change

Students learn about important people, change in our democracy and their role in making change.

Dear Greta

Explore the power of letter-writing and empower young people as changemakers.

Drawn Together

Using political cartoons, students develop their critical thinking and media skills.

Empowering Authentic Student Voice and Agency

Learn to support authentic conversations with students and build their capacity to be active citizens.