Curriculum links – Year 3
The PEO has a range of resources to assist teachers in their delivery of the content descriptions for the Civics and Citizenship subject of the Year 3 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
Individual curriculum linked resources
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AC9HS3K06
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Who makes rules, why rules are important in the school and/or the local community, and the consequences of rules not being followed.
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Parliament House program
Join in the fun – and the learning – with the PEO's immersive learning program at Australia's Parliament House in Canberra. This free program is suitable for primary and secondary students.
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Introducing ... rules and laws
Begin your exploration of rules and laws with this short introduction. Find out the differences between rules and laws, and who needs to follow them.
introducing
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Year 3
This unit of work explores 4 topics aligned to the Year 3 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.
Classroom activity page
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Fair rules
Explore why it is important for rules to be clear and fair with this drawing activity.
Classroom activity page
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Rules and laws
Discover the difference between rules and laws with this sorting activity.
Classroom activity page
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Digital programs
Connect with parliamentary experts through the PEO’s digital programs.
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AC9HS3K07
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Why people participate within communities and how students can actively participate and contribute to communities.
All Year 3 rules resources
Source information
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) Version 9.0 Home | V9 Australian Curriculum.
Last accessed January 2026.
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