Curriculum links – Year 10

Individual curriculum linked resources

AC9HC10K01

• The key features and values of Australia’s system of government compared with at least one other democratic or non-democratic system of government in the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Four key ideas of Australian democracy

    This graphic illustrates the 4 supporting ideas of Australian democracy.

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  • The Australian Constitution

    Discover a range of resources that explore the history, features and function of the Australian Constitution—the set of rules by which Australia is run.

  • Self-paced interactive learning

    Whether you're new to teaching civics, a seasoned educator, a pre-service teacher, or a curriculum leader – our free, self-paced, interactive courses are designed for you.

  • A short history of Parliament

    This in-depth paper explores the development of the Westminster system in Britain and parliamentary democracy in Australia.

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  • Cabinet

    Find out more about who is in Cabinet and how it works with this fact sheet.

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  • Australian system of government

    This fact sheet examines Australia’s system of government. It includes information about representative democracy, constitutional monarchy, federation and the separation of powers.

    Fact sheet

  • Democracy

    This fact sheet introduces the idea of democracy and explores the key ideas which support Australia’s democratic system of government.

    Fact sheet

  • The Australian Parliament interactive poster

    Be introduced to the Australian Parliament, its component parts and its role with this interactive poster.

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  • The Australian Constitution in focus

    This paper explores in detail the history of the Constitution and its key features.

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  • Governor-General

    The Governor-General has an important role in the governing of Australia. This fact sheet looks at the constitutional, ceremonial and civic roles of the Governor-General.

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  • Year 10

    This unit of work explores 5 topics aligned to the Year 10 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.

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  • The role of the Governor-General

    Meet Her Excellency, the Governor-General and learn about their role in the Parliament as the representative of Australia's monarch.

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  • Political parties

    In this fact sheet, learn more about why political parties exist, how they are formed and how they are organised.

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AC9HC10K02

• The Australian Government’s role and responsibilities at a regional and global level.

  • Government

    Investigate how the Australian Government is formed and its role in leading the nation.

  • Year 10

    This unit of work explores 5 topics aligned to the Year 10 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.

    Classroom activity page

AC9HC10K03

• The role of the parliament and the High Court of Australia in protecting rights under the Constitution, common law, and through federal and state statute law.

  • Digital programs

    Connect with parliamentary experts through the PEO’s digital programs.

  • Australian Constitution

    This fact sheet explores the Australian Constitution. It includes information about the key features of the Constitution and how it can be changed.

    Fact sheet

  • The Constitution

    This short video introduces the Australian Constitution – the rules by which Australia is run.

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  • The Australian Constitution in focus

    This paper explores in detail the history of the Constitution and its key features.

    inFocus

  • Parliament and the courts

    This fact sheet outlines the relationship between the Australian Parliament and federal courts, including the separation of powers and key High Court of Australia cases that have impacted the powers of the Australian Parliament.

    Fact sheet

  • Year 10

    This unit of work explores 5 topics aligned to the Year 10 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.

    Classroom activity page

  • Australian Constitution quiz

    How much do you know about the Australian Constitution—the set of rules by which Australia is run?

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  • Draft a Bill of Rights for Australia

    Should Australia have its own Bill of Rights? Analyse arguments for and against an Australian Bill of Rights, then have a go at drafting one yourself.

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  • Interpret the Constitution

    Discover how the High Court of Australia rules on constitutional disputes by role-playing the hypothetical case of Lee v Electoral Commissioner.

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  • Rights in Australia

    This paper investigates the framework of rights in Australia. It defines the different types of rights, including human rights, and looks at the sources for our rights.

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  • Three levels of government interactive poster

    Explore Australia’s three levels of government with this interactive poster.

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• How Australia’s international legal obligations shape Australian law and government policies, including those relating to First Nations Australians, and the issues related to the application of these obligations.

  • Year 10

    This unit of work explores 5 topics aligned to the Year 10 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.

    Classroom activity page

AC9HC10K05

• The challenges to and ways of sustaining a resilient democracy and a cohesive society in Australia and/or in our region or globally.

  • Democracy

    This fact sheet introduces the idea of democracy and explores the key ideas which support Australia’s democratic system of government.

    Fact sheet

  • Year 10

    This unit of work explores 5 topics aligned to the Year 10 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.

    Classroom activity page

  • Unpack Democracy

For content to deliver the Year 10 Civics and Citizenship skills, discover our range of Classroom activities, print resources and quizzes.

• Years 9+10