Level 6
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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Indigenous Australian Rights in the 20th Century
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the lack of rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People throughout the 20th Century.
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The Australian Constitution
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the impact of the Australian Constitution on Australian society.
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Famous Federators
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify influential people who contributed to Australian Federation.
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Events That Led to Australian Federation
A 60 minute lesson in which students will examine significant events that led to Australian Federation.
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Australia Moves to Federate
A 60 minute lesson in which students will form a perspective on the benefits of Australian Federation.
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Problems in the Australian Colonies
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify some of the problems in the colonies leading up to Federation.
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The Establishment of Australia's Colonies
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the unique characteristics and history of the six colonies of Australia.
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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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Running a Country
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify a range of services in the community for which the government is responsible.
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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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Systems of Government - Assessment Task
An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate their understanding of government systems.
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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.
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Who Came Here?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different migrant groups in Australia throughout the 20th century.
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Assessment - Australia Becomes a Nation
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of Australia's colonisation and Federation.