Discuss the values, principles and institutions that underpin Australia’s democratic forms of government and explain how this system is influenced by the Westminster system
An investigation that will have students calculating the waste produced from their lunch boxes, creating a plan of action to reduce their waste and reflecting on their results.
An investigation that will have students observing the energy usage in their classroom and proposing action to reduce energy waste.
A Fakebook template for students to create profiles for members of parliament.
A poster to display in the classroom explaining the structure of the Senate.
A poster to display in the classroom explaining the structure of the House of Representatives.
A poster to display in the classroom explaining how the powers of Parliament are separated between the Judiciary, Executive Government, and Parliament.
A poster to display in the classroom that explains the Parliament of Australia.
A fun activity for students to display their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Australia's three levels of government.
A fun set of 5 posters to display and use in a class election.
4 posters outlining the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Federal Government.
4 posters outlining the roles and responsibilities of the Local Governments in Australia.
3 Posters defining democracy and an index visually representing it around the world.
4 posters outlining the roles and responsibilities of Australian State Governments.
A poster outlining the voting process in Australia.
A poster providing information on the three levels of government in Australia.
This Civics and Citizenship unit addresses a range of Australian government concepts involving democratic systems, roles and responsibilities of government and the process of making laws.
An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate their understanding of government systems.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the roles and responsibilities of each level of the Australian government.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the place and purpose of Australian Parliament.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different types of government systems.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify reasons why a country needs a system of government.