Teachers and Schools
Social Sciences Week for Schools
Great Debate kit
For SSW2023, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia offered a free downloadable SSW2023 Debate Kit to support you and your class to host your very own Great Debate. There is sure to be feverish discussion and impassioned arguments as your students debate the question ‘Does sport unite or divide us?’
Webinar: Social Science is Everywhere
The social sciences impact how we live our daily lives, as well as how our society functions. Watch this webinar on-demand to gain an understanding of how the social sciences help us to study, analyse and solve society’s most compelling challenges.
Designed specifically for Australian secondary students in years 9-12, the webinar is hosted by the President of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Professor Richard Holden.
Check out our infographic below for inspiration on how your school can get involved in Social Sciences Week every September.
An A-Z of Social Science Careers
Discover the endless possibilities of a social science degree with ‘An A-Z of Social Science Careers’. Designed for students and teachers, this handy poster is packed with a variety of career examples, one for each letter of the alphabet, and showcases the wide range of potential paths a social science degree can lead to.
Featured Events
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Celebrating 30 Years of: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
The Capitol
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Stephen Elliott’s 1994 masterpiece, ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.’ To celebrate, join us for a spectacular screening at RMIT’s fabulously fitting venue, The Capitol. The event will feature an introductory panel discussion with: Tim Chappel – The film’s Oscar-winning costume designer Rebel Penfold-Russell – Executive producer Cerise Howard – Melbourne Queer Film Festival Program Director and esteemed film aficionado Kristy Kokegei – History Trust of South Australia Stephen Gaunson – RMIT University Since its initial screening 30 years ago, this multi award-winning film has had a significant impact on society and become internationally renowned as a symbol of freedom and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Written and directed by Elliott, ‘Priscilla’ follows the road-tripping adventures of two drag queens and a transgender woman, played by Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp, as the trio cross the Australian desert from Sydney to Alice Springs. Presented in partnership with RMIT’s Social Change Enabling Impact Platform and RMIT Culture, as part of the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia’s Social Sciences Week. Language: English Country: AUS Year: 1994 Duration: 1hr 44m Format: DCP Image credit: Still, ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen […]
Request a speaker
Teachers and schools can request a speaker to visit their school during Social Sciences Week 2024. Simply fill in the form below including your location and suitable times in the message box or email events@socialsciences.org.au.