Parliament of Tasmania - HAEO - Teach and Learn
House of Assembly Education Office
Adjusted Resources
Introduction
Activities and resources for students requiring some level of modification to their education program.
Social Stories
Social stories act as an excursion preview for students, especially those who may experience anxiety in new environments.
Visit Parliament: Observe Parliament
Visit Parliament: Tour and role-play
Visit Parliament: Tour Parliament House
House of Assembly Diorama
Students make their own House of Assembly Chamber filled with Tasmanian devil puppets to understand the passage of a Bill through the House of Assembly:
Complete diorama kit [3Mb]
Teacher notes
Student instructions
Chamber
Devils and desks
Role stickers
Role-play script for students: The Tassie Devil Bill
Introductory or pre excursion activities for students
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Related teacher material
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Question Time
The following resources help students understand the purpose of Question Time and draw their attention to particular actions during Question Time. The focus questions are intended to be easily accessible for most students. Printing the resources back to back on A3 paper creates an A4 sized booklet.
What is Question Time? A resource for primary students requiring additional learning support
What is Question Time? A resource for secondary students requiring additional learning support
Fact Sheets
The Education Office fact sheets explain some of the most important roles in the House of Assembly, and this set are aimed at students requiring additional learning support.
The Speaker of the House
Activities to reinforce this learning are available on the Civics and Citizenship across the curriculum page.