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Civics Mystery Picture
Answer ten questions and shade coordinate groups to reveal a Parliament House silhouette.
Preview the student activity
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What children do
Answer ten questions and shade coordinate groups to reveal a Parliament House silhouette.
Download
- Colour student PDF — 3 A4 pages.
- Printer-friendly student PDF — black outlines and white backgrounds.
- Separate answers and educator notes.
Age and preparation
Years 4–6 / ages 9–12. Allow around 25 minutes. A4 paper, pencils and optional colouring tools. Print at actual size.
Use the activity
Use the question page and coordinate groups to shade the blank grid. The separate answer sheet shows the completed picture.
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
Diagrams are simplified original illustrations, not floor plans or official materials. Representatives and residents are fictional; no current politicians or party branding appear.
Factual sources
Reviewed on 2 October 2026 against official Australian sources. Original wording and illustrations are used; official artwork and ballot designs are not reproduced.
- PEO: Australian Parliament
- PEO: House of Representatives
- PEO: Senate
- PEO: law-making
- AEC: election glossary
- PEO: three levels of government
