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
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.