Museum+of+Australian+Democracy

Sally Chapman

=Museum of Australian Democracy =

[|Museum of Australian Democracy Website]    

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The Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House) is a reliable and modern educational resource, which appeals to upper primary/ lower high school students.

As you enter the Museum, you are met with sculptures and paintings of previous Prime Ministers, including the most recent, Kevin Rudd. Looking to the right is the old chambers and then to the left is the start of the interactive education centre. Here, students have an opportunity to inquire and learn about all 27 Prime Ministers. Simply pick up a telephone, touch the screen and many interesting facts, stories and images can be heard or seen.

When I was visiting, there was a school group and all the students were excited and quickly jumping from each prime minister. There was also memorabilia in the centre of the room and a guide, who then led a discussion with the students afterwards.

Each room contains different aspect of Australia’s political history, ranging from Indigenous affairs and Federation to Women’s rights. Throughout the museum there is touch screens, and objects that students can operate and move themselves. The Museum of Australian Democracy is an interactive experience including discovery and learning for all students.

Located in the heart of Canberra, you can find Old Parliament House at 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT. Entry fee for adults is only $2.50 and cheaper for children. Group/ school bookings available.

I came away from this excursion with a valuable resource. While I was in the museum, there was fact sheets on each of the prime ministers including details on: · Each Prime Ministers achievements · Life after politics · Personal life · Character · About their wives · A Photograph And a ‘did you know?’ section.    Overall a great excursion destination and definitely valuable if you have an upper primary class.

Every chance to learn- curriculum framework Essential content based on the Museum of Australian Democracy ELA: 21.EA.3, 21.EA.4, 21.EA.10, 21.EA.11, 21.EA.12 and

 