Victorian Curriculum
Government and Democracy
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
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resources for those 'aha' moments
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Member of Parliament - Fakebook Template
A Fakebook template for students to create profiles for members of parliament.
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The Senate Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining the structure of the Senate.
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The House of Representatives Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining the structure of the House of Representatives.
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Separation of Powers Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom explaining how the powers of Parliament are separated between the Judiciary, Executive Government, and Parliament.
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Parliament of Australia Infographic Poster
A poster to display in the classroom that explains the Parliament of Australia.
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Australia's Three Levels of Government - Triarama Activity
A fun activity for students to display their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Australia's three levels of government.
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Class Election Templates
A fun set of 5 posters to display and use in a class election.
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Responsibilities Of Australian Federal Government
4 posters outlining the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Federal Government.
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Responsibilities Of Australian Local Governments
4 posters outlining the roles and responsibilities of the Local Governments in Australia.
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Democracy Posters
3 Posters defining democracy and an index visually representing it around the world.
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Responsibilities of Australian State Governments
4 posters outlining the roles and responsibilities of Australian State Governments.
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Australian Voting Process Poster
A poster outlining the voting process in Australia.
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Three Levels of Australian Government - Poster
A poster providing information on the three levels of government in Australia.
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Australia's System of Government Unit Plan
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.
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Systems of Government - Assessment Task
An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate their understanding of government systems.
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Three Levels of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the roles and responsibilities of each level of the Australian government.
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Australian Parliament
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the place and purpose of Australian Parliament.
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Different Systems of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different types of government systems.
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A System of Government
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify reasons why a country needs a system of government.
