Curriculum links – Year 5
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 5 HASS learning area in the Australian Curriculum V9.0.
Individual curriculum linked resources
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AC9HS5K06
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The key values and features of Australia’s democracy, including elections, and the roles and responsibilities of elected representatives.
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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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One voice for many
This video explores representation. It can be used as a visual aid in discussing representation with students.
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Four key ideas of Australian democracy
This graphic illustrates the 4 supporting ideas of Australian democracy.
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Unpack democracy
What is democracy and why is it important? Introduce and explore the concept of democracy with this discussion-based activity.
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Explore decision-making
How do our representatives make decisions? Find out by exploring different forms of decision-making in this classroom activity.
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Year 5
This unit of work explores 3 topics aligned to the Year 5 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.
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Federal elections
This fact sheet explores how federal elections are used to select representatives in the Australian Parliament. It covers the process of electing senators and members of the House of Representatives.
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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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Run an election campaign
Experience an election campaign in your classroom by analysing political advertisements and then developing your own campaigns!
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Federal elections
Find out how much you know about the election process with this fun quiz.
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Democracy
This fact sheet introduces the idea of democracy and explores the key ideas which support Australia’s democratic system of government.
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Preferential voting
Discover why preferences matter on election day with the ABC’s Behind the News.
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Rights
On this fact sheet, find out about where rights in Australia come from, types of rights and how rights are considered when Parliament makes laws.
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Preferential voting example
This graphic illustrates the process of distributing votes to elect a member in the House of Representatives.
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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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Federal elections quiz
Find out how much you know about the election process with this fun quiz.
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Senators
Discover the work of senators in this fact sheet.
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Members of the House of Representatives
Discover the work of members of the House of Representatives in this fact sheet.
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From election to a new Parliament
Regular federal elections are an important feature of Australia’s democracy. Investigate the process of closing Parliament, the transition between Parliaments and the opening of a new Parliament in Australia with this fact sheet.
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The opening of a new Parliament
Find out the timings, traditions and requirements of establishing a new Australian Parliament with this in-depth video.
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Knowledge check: democracy
How much do you know about Australia's democracy? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz.
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Choosing senators
Discover who represents us in the Senate and how they are chosen with this interative poster.
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Choosing members
Discover who represents us in the House of Representatives and how they are chosen with this interative poster.
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Forming the Australian government
Find out how the Australian government is formed and who makes up the Executive with this interactive poster.
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AC9HS5K07
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How citizens (members of communities) with shared beliefs and values work together to achieve a civic goal.
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Getting involved in Parliament
This fact sheet explores some of the ways that Australians can get involved in the Australian Parliament. It includes information on elections, contacting members of parliament, committees and protesting.
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Year 5
This unit of work explores 3 topics aligned to the Year 5 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.
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Get involved
Explore ways you can get involved in the work of Parliament with this in-depth video. Find out how you can get informed about the work of the Parliament, contact and vote for members of parliament, petition the Parliament and participate in parliamentary inquiries.
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Getting involved quiz
Take this quiz to discover some ways you can get involved.
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DISCOVER MORE YEAR 5 CURRICULUM-ALIGNED RESOURCES
For content to deliver the Year 5 Civics and Citizenship skills, discover our range of Classroom activities, print resources and quizzes.
Source information
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) Version 9.0 Home | V9 Australian Curriculum.
Last accessed January 2026.