Whatcha building?
Explore sustainable town planning.
Written by Andrew Daddo, Whatcha building? contains a big environmental message. As little Davey collects scrap pieces of wood for a secret project, the reader is invited to view the impacts of modernisation and consider the difference between needs and wants in a community.
Resources
Whatcha building? – activity sheet
This activity encourages students to think sustainably and consider needs and wants as they create their own town.
You may also be interested in...
You matter: be your own best friend
A practical toolkit of wellbeing activities for young people.
Archie Cameron’s war on Phar Lap
Stories about the 12th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Group tours
Book a guided tour of Old Parliament House and discover significant moments in Australia's political history.
Partnerships
We offer unique and rewarding opportunities through creative and collaborative partnerships.
Nigel Buchanan: Confessions of an illustrator
All 30 of Australia’s former leaders are gathered at MoAD, just not in the flesh.
How does an election work? Part 2 – run for your life
Milestones on the journey to an election.