All in HASS
Frog squad
Engage students in media literacy concepts using examples from Kate and Jol Temple's books.
Media literacy basics
Help students understand media literacy with comics by Kate and Jol Temple, and David Conley.
Civic engagement with Corey Tutt
Explore the lives of First Nations people creating change through STEM.
Civic engagement with Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson
Get students involved in Reconciliation Week with these activity ideas.
Change starts with us
Support students to help the environment by making small changes in their daily lives.
Illustrated guide to how referendums work
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
How is a referendum created?
Take students through the process of a referendum, from how the question is written to voting day.
The Australian Constitution
An illustrated guide to the Australian Constitution by cartoonist David Conley.
Stella Young
Learn about Stella Young, writer, comedian, television presenter and disability advocate.
Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson
Learn about Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson, advocates for the rights of trans people.
Civic engagement with Krys Saclier
Use this matrix to support students as they consider how they can participate and contribute.
Civic engagement with Matt Cosgrove
Use this matrix to support students to consider how they can be the best version of themselves.
Civic engagement with Andy Geppert
Use this matrix with Andy Geppert's picture books to explore decision making and celebrating difference.
Backyard birdies
Support students to be citizen scientists with this engaging native birds activity book.
Random acts of leadership
Support students to take leadership actions, record their findings and make a difference in their community.
The PM's daughter – teaching toolkit
Through this series, support students to learn about power, media and citizenship.
Sustainable changemakers – lunchbox citizens
Understand plastic waste as an issue, discuss sustainability and empower student voice and agency.
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.
Indigenous rights and freedoms – an experience of democracy
Tells the stories of Old Parliament House from a First Nations perspective.
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.
The Press Gallery at Old Parliament House
Visit the Press Gallery and see the journalists' busy offices. Learn about the role of the media in democracy.
The mace at Old Parliament House
Find out about the mace at Old Parliament House – where it came from, what it symbolises and how it was used.
Critically exploring campaigning
Critically reflect on the information in political campaign posters.
A history of Old Parliament House
Discover key events and decisions that were made at Old Parliament House.
Welcome to Country
Explore the concept of welcoming ceremonies and their significance to First Nation communities.
How can kids get involved?
Explores how to connect with your local representatives and what changes you can make to help others.
Do something for someone else
Explore stories of children spreading kindness through small positive actions.
Camp Canberra
Delve into the design of Canberra and explore the role of museums and galleries in a capital city.
Billie
Draws attention to the human-made problems for marine animals and encourages care for our oceans.
The Petrov Affair WebQuest
Students can explore Australia's reaction to the threat of communism in the 1950s.
Susan Ryan
Susan Ryan became part of the political system so that she could help make a fairer world for women.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal
Hear the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal and her work towards First Nations rights and freedoms.
Trailblazing women in our democracy
Explore the significant contributions of women to our democracy.
Gay Davidson
Journalist Gay Davidson was the first woman to head a press bureau in Parliament House.
HansART – Interpreting Hansard records
Explore parliamentary debates from the last 100 years of records.
What do clothes symbolise?
What can clothes symbolise and what can they tell us about other times and people?
The PM's daughter
Explore what qualities make a good leader and how young people can make positive change.
Sir Edmund Barton and Sir Isaac Isaacs' coatees
Compare the symbols and kinds of clothing worn by historical figures.
How to be prime minister and survive grade five
Explore how a parliament works and how students can participate in democracy.
We Can Make a Difference
Students investigate the UN Rights of the Child and active citizenship through this authentic experience.
Searching for Significance
This teacher-facilitated program connects students with significant places in the Parliamentary Triangle.
Franklin River Workshop
Students explore conservation issues as they examine objects from both sides of the Franklin River debate.
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.
Junior Investigators
Together we reflect on change and investigate how students can participate and take action.
First Nations Rights and Freedoms
Hear the stories of significant First Nations Australians who have worked to create democratic change.
You, Me and Sustainability Digital Workshop
Through discussion and real-world examples students consider simple changes to support sustainability.
Empowering Authentic Student Voice and Agency
Learn to support authentic conversations with students and build their capacity to be active citizens.
Democracy: Our House, Our Voices
Discover traditions, connect with people who made change and consider the important role of young people.
Drawn Together - Explore Referendums
Explore what a referendum is and how they work through cartooning.
