Other Resources
Parliament House has a range of publications about the role and functions of Parliament and about Parliament House.
Resources and Contacts
The following resources are available by contacting:
PENNY CAVANAGH, EDUCATION OFFICER, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT
PHONE: 08 8237 9386 FAX: 8212 5792
Email: penny.cavanagh@parliament.sa.gov.au
Resources
"The Parliament of South Australia : An outline of its history, its proceedings and its buildings."1995. Office of the Clerk of the House of Assembly.
"Parliament House - South Australia" (A pamphlet outlining history, functions and proceedings of the Parliament.)
"Three Spheres of Government" (A pencil holder explaining the three spheres of Government in Australia and their roles.)
"Your Parliament" (A brochure explaining the South Australian Parliament for middle years students.)
"Mace Bookmark" (A bookmark explaining the history of the House of Assembly Mace.)
www.ecsa.sa.gov.au - the State Electoral Office - excellent resource "The Power of Voting" with Ryan Fitzgerald explaining democracy, 3 spheres of Government and how Parliament and Government works. This video/dvd resource is readily shown on an Interactive White Board in your classroom using full screen.
www.parliament.uk - excellent resource in the Education section including Online Resources, Activities for Interactive Whiteboards, Houses of History Timeline, "You've Got the Power" Video Clips explaining democracy and an excellent simple explanation of the difference between Parliament and Government.
DVD - "The Parliament of South Australia" (Distributed to all South Australian schools in 1997 as a video.) It is now available as a DVD available from SA Parliament Education Officer. The video clips are available on our web site as distinct units of information:
To view, click here.
Other Contacts
Legal Education Teachers Association of South Australia http://www.letasa.asn.au
Parliamentary Education Office Canberra Resources: http://www.peo.gov.au or
Phone: 02 6277 3147