The PEO offers 3 interactive, curriculum-aligned digital programs for students in Years 3 to 12.
Introducing Parliament is a 30-minute program for students in Years 3-4 and explores:
- the similarities, differences and importance of rules and laws
- the role and responsibilities of representatives
- what it means to be an active citizen.
Parliamentary Insider is a 50-minute program for students in Years 5-12 and explores the function and significance of Australia's democratic system of government. It does this through investigating:
- how laws are made through Parliament
- the responsibilities of representatives
- the formation of government
- how government is kept accountable.
Power and the people: Australia’s Constitution is a 50-minute program for students in Years 9-12. The program examines the Australian Constitution by exploring the law-making powers in Australia – how it is organised, shared and changed. Students examine:
- division of powers: local, state and federal
- separation of powers: Parliament, Executive and Judiciary
- case studies on the Communism Referendum (1951) and the National Firearms Agreement (1996).
This program builds on curriculum content covered in Year 6- 8. Please book Parliamentary Insider for a refresher if needed.
Program topics can be adapted to suit your students and your focus. To find out more, please email PEOlearning@aph.gov.au
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PEO educator delivering a digital program using Zoom.
Parliamentary Education Office (PEO.GOV.AU)
PEO educator delivers a digital program
Parliamentary Education Office (PEO.GOV.AU)
Program details
Our digital programs are:
- free!
- Monday to Friday at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm AEST/AEDT time
- delivered using Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
To connect with us, all participants need is a laptop/tablet with a functioning camera and microphone as well as the relevant app. Contact us to discuss any alternative connection methods.
| Introducing Parliament | Parliamentary Insider | Power and the people: Australia’s Constitution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year levels | 3–4 | 5–12 | 9-12 |
| Groups size | 5 - 35 students | 5 - 35 students | 5 - 35 students |
| Duration | 30 minutes | 50 minutes | 50 minutes |
| Summary | What are laws, who makes them and how can you be involved? During the program, students work with our highly experienced Parliamentary Educators to understand the fundamentals of active citizenship and the work of the Australian Parliament. | Go beyond the nightly news to discover the who, what, how and why of the Australian Parliament. During the program, students work with our highly experienced Parliamentary Educators to understand the work of the Australian Parliament. | Who has decision-making power in Australia? Explore how the Australian Constitution organises law-making power in Australia. Examine how power is organised, shared, legitimised, and changed. |
| Aim | To introduce students to the work of the Australian Parliament in line with the Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum and your class program. | To support and further develop students' understanding of the work of the Australian Parliament in line with the Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum and your class program. | To support and further develop students' understanding of how power is shared in Australia’s government, as laid out in the Constitution, and how it can be changed. |
| Curriculum links |
Year 3 ACHASSK070, ACHASSK071, ACHASSK072 Year 4 |
Year 5 ACHASSK115, ACHASSK117, ACHASSK118 Year 6 ACHASSK143, ACHASSK145, ACHASSK146 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
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Year 9 Year 10 Senior secondary |
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), downloaded from the Australian Curriculum website on 2 July 2020 (curriculum version 8.4)
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If you need further information about the programs send us an email or phone 02 6277 3148