This government website provides everything you need to know about the High Court of Australia. Information regarding the High Court and its role, history, operation and infrastructure is presented in an easily navigated format. There is an informative video which provides an explanation of the High Court and its importance to our judicial, political and democratic processes. There is also a photo gallery and links to official documentation regarding this legal institution. The site is text rich in certain sections, particularly in the history of the institution, however the comprehension level of the text is suited to an upper middle school student.
Structure and features
The 'The High Court of Australia – education resources' provides:
- essential knowledge and understanding of the High Court of Australia
- support through video, photography and hyperlinks
- the opportunity to explore and extend learning into other areas of research and interest
- an easily navigable interface.
For teachers
This site provides an excellent resource for students to engage with and understand the High Court of Australia. This official government site contains key content and knowledge and is sectioned into role, history, operation, and systems and buildings (infrastructure). A 12-minute video and photography supports key learning - The High Court of Australia – resources for primary, secondary and tertiary students. There are several links to other sections within the site to allow for extended tasks as well as research into other elements of the High Court. Teachers can shape student learning using selected texts and overviews to differentiate for their students learning needs.
Themes:
- civics and citizenship
- law and citizens.
