Resource
Build Australia’s Government Map
Fill sixteen missing labels on an Australian democracy concept map.
Preview the student activity
Download printer-friendly student PDFCheck the preview, printing notes and licence before use.
What children do
Fill sixteen missing labels on an Australian democracy concept map.
Download
- Colour student PDF — 2 pages (A4 portrait).
- Printer-friendly student PDF — black outlines and white backgrounds.
- Separate answers and educator notes.
Age and preparation
Years 5–7. Allow around 20 minutes. A4 paper, pencils and optional colouring tools. Print at actual size.
Use the activity
Model one example, then let children work alone or with a partner. Keep the key separate until they are ready to check. Open tasks include sample responses and fair assessment guidance.
Accept spoken answers, pointing or a partner scribe when writing is a barrier. For a challenge, ask learners to explain the clue behind an answer. Colour never determines a factual answer.
Scope and accuracy
Revision combines introductory Australian concepts. Service responsibilities can overlap; the ACT government also handles local services. Voting tasks are simplified House-style preferences, not Senate counting. Law-making shows a successful simplified path; commencement can be later.
Factual sources
Reviewed on 2 October 2026 against official Australian sources. Electoral review due: 2027-04-02, or sooner after a rule change. Original wording and illustrations are used; official artwork and ballot designs are not reproduced.
- PEO — Australian Constitution and full text
- PEO — separation of powers
- AEC — referendums
- PEO — three levels of government
- AEC — House of Representatives voting
- PEO — law-making
