03.+Excursions+-+The+Museum+of+Australian+Democracy

=**The Museum of Australian Democracy**= > //‘Wow - what a wonderful excursion! The hands-on activities make history ‘live’ for the students//.’ Teacher



Description of Resource:
A trip to The Museum of Australian Democracy will enhance student's understanding of the history politics and democracy in the Australian government. Visitors can experience an atmosphere steeped in history, revisit dramatic events and enjoy the 1920s architecture and fine design.

The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House offers an exciting program of exhibitions, guided tours and other engaging activities. Explore and experience democracy in action through onsite programs, classroom resources and outreach. Learning products are curriculum-based, relating to Civics and Citizenship, SOSE/HSIE and Australian History. = = =Tours:= Tours of the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House are a great way to enhance your visit and hear stories of the House. We also have a variety of self-guided tours and activities for kids and families.

Guided tours (30 minutes)
Join a guide to explore how Australian democracy is revealed and explained by Old Parliament House - the building, spaces, objects and stories. Tours start at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30am, 1:30 pm, 2:30pm and 3:30 pm. Free after entry.

CABINET-IN-CONFIDENCE In the Cabinet Room (25 minutes)
Cabinet-in-Confidence takes you inside the Cabinet Room at a time of national leadership. Be immersed in a multimedia experience that brings to life historical issues faced by Cabinet Ministers. Tours start at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2.00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Free after entry.

Self Guided Tours
Whispers in the corridors…colourful characters share secrets about life at Provisional Parliament House. Pick up an easy to use iPod Touch from reception. Also available in Mandarin, Korean and German. Free after entry.

MoADventure Trail
The MoADventure Trail is a new activity suitable for 5-12 year olds and takes about 30-45 minutes to complete. It is free after admission and can be obtained from staff in King’s Hall.

To visit the Museum of Australian Democracy's internet home page then click onto the link below. [|Museum of Australian Democracy Home page]

To find out more about planning your visit, onsite school programs and outsources and outreach programs click onto the link below. [|Museum of Australian Democracy Learning]

The Museum's website has many resources that can be used before or after your excursion. Click onto the link below. [|Museum of Australian Democracy Resources]

To see examples of a two of the many resources on the Museum's website see the "Getting It Together" page and the "Franklin Role-Play" pages in this Wiki.

Age & Stage Appropriate:
A visit to the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is beneficial to students in upper primary school (lower high school aged students would also benefit)


 * === Curriculum Documentation – Every Chance to Learn Outcomes === ||
 * ** ELA 1 ** : Uses a range of strategies to think and learn || / || ** ELA 10 ** : Writes effectively ||  || ** ELA 19: ** Understands and applies scientific knowledge ||   ||
 * ** ELA 2 ** : Understands and applies the inquiry process || / || ** ELA 11 ** : Critically interprets and creates texts || / || ** ELA 20: ** Acts for an environmentally sustainable future ||  ||
 * ** ELA 3 ** : Makes considered decisions ||  || ** ELA 12 ** : Takes action to promote health ||   || ** ELA 21 ** : Understands about Australia and Australians || X ||
 * ** ELA 4 ** : Acts with integrity and regard for others ||  || ** ELA 13: ** Is physically skilled and active ||   || ** ELA 22: ** Understands and values what it means to be a citizen within a democracy || X ||
 * ELA 5: Contributes to group effectiveness ||  || ** ELA 14: ** Manages self and relationships ||   || ** ELA 23 ** : Understands world issues and events ||   ||
 * ** ELA 6 ** : Uses Information and Communication Technologies effectively ||  || ** ELA 15: ** Communicates with intercultural understanding ||   || ** ELA 24: ** Makes informed choices about money and finance ||   ||
 * ** ELA 7 ** : Creates, presents and appreciates artistic works ||  || ** ELA 16: ** Understands and applies number ||   || ** ELA 25 ** : Designs, makes and appraises using technology ||   ||
 * ** ELA 8 ** : Listens and speaks with purpose and effect || X || ** ELA 17: ** Chooses and uses measures ||  ||   ||   ||
 * ** ELA 9 ** : Reads effectively || / || ** ELA 18: ** Recognises and represents patterns and relationships ||  ||   ||   ||


 * === Quality Teaching Model === ||
 * **Intellectual Quality** |||| **Significance** |||| **Quality Learning Environment** ||
 * Deep Knowledge || X || Background Knowledge || X || Explicit Quality Criteria ||  ||
 * Deep Understanding ||  || Cultural Knowledge ||   || Engagement || X ||
 * Problematic Knowledge ||  || Knowledge Integration ||   || High Expectations ||   ||
 * Higher-order Thinking || X || Inclusivity || X || Social Support || X ||
 * Metalanguage ||  || Connectedness ||   || Student’s self-regulation || X ||
 * Substantive Communication || X || Narrative || X || Student Direction ||  ||

X || Aural X || Kinaesthetic X || Real World Connections X ||
 * === 21st Century Learners === ||
 * Visual

Teaching Strategies / Suggestions

 * Students can film their excursion and edit it and make a short film. This film can be presented to the school or parents etc..
 * Students can take photos during the excursion and make a digital book of their excursion and what they learnt.
 * Students can choose a former Prime Minister of Australia and do a written report and/or a PowerPoint presentation about them.
 * Teachers can link onto the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House website and access the list of recommended resource and the students can do the learning activities recommended - for example activities from the Getting It Together package
 * Students can write an narrative, design a poster, write a rap song or write a short role-play script about the History of Australian politics
 * Students can choose a previous Prime Minister and research their lives. They can present this learning by writing a poem. legend, short story, play script, poster/collage or newspaper article
 * Students can choose a previous Prime Minister and research their lives then conduct TV and radio interview with students taking turns being the politian and the interviewer.
 * Students can write a poem, legend, short story or news articles about some aspect of parliament that they found interesting
 * Students can fill out a questionary during the excursion and after the excursion to show their learning
 * ======Students can write a journal entry and describe a day in the life of a politian and discuss how it would feel to work in government======
 * Students can design and build a model of the perfect Parliament house - what would it incorporate?
 * Students can participate in parliamentary role-plays in the classroom (with pre-written scripts) and then eventually write their own scripts and have the class perform these role-plays.
 * The teacher can instigate a Parliamentary Club in their class (or combined with all upper primary students) that students can participate in to gain a deeper understanding of the parliamentary process