The Memo: programs, resources, and more for your classroomWelcome to the first edition of The Memo. We’ll be sharing details of our new onsite and online programs, exhibitions, resources and competitions. Our aim is to provide you with tools to further explore active citizenship. New onsite programsMalcolm Fraser: Refugee Crisis 1977Years: 9 - 12 Find out about the development of Australia’s first refugee policy under the Fraser Government and how it still impacts decisions made today. Students will bring the events of 1977 to life using authentic speeches and conduct their own meeting in the Cabinet Room. Searching for SignificanceYears: 1 - 3 A teacher-guided exploration of the historical sites surrounding MoAD. New exhibitionsCuriouser and CuriouserFollow us down the rabbit-hole for Behind the Lines 2018: The year’s best political cartoons. This year’s theme Curiouser & Curiouser inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, sums up a political year filled with turmoil and high drama. Teachers interested in exploring this exhibition with their class can book in for our Behind the Lines program. A Museum Educator will provide an introduction and conclusion to this teacher-led program. Years: 5 - 12 New online programsDemocracy, Media and MeCan’t come to us? We’ll come to you! MoAD Learning is launching a new digital excursion program. Democracy, Media and Me closely aligns with the Australian Curriculum (Civics and Citizenship and HASS Learning areas) for years 5, 6, 7 & 8. This is an opportunity for students unable to travel to Canberra to experience the history of Old Parliament House and learn about democracy through an interactive and highly engaging experience. Want to learn more? DigitalExcursions@moadoph.gov.au Challenges and competitionsHow Powerful Are You?MoAD Learning would like to know what democracy means to your class. Visit the Competitions & Challenges page for more details. Join Our Online CommunityJoin our online community to get Learning updates as they happen, see behind-the-scenes photos of what's been happening with the Learning team at the Museum and chat with us directly 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia |