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Joining in

This lesson plan provides opportunities for students to investigate the aims, roles and purpose of a variety of groups in their community. They can find out about the benefits of joining in to make a difference in their community.
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Keywords

diversity and inclusion, australian democracy, federation, states

Categories

Topic Respectful Relationships Education Cultural and linguistic diversity
Audience Educators
School Level Year 5 - Year 6, Year 7 - Year 9
Learning Area Civics and Citizenship, Humanities and Social Sciences
General Capabilities Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding

Details

Published by Education Services Australia
© Commonwealth of Australia 2011. Creative Commons BY-SA 3.0 AU.

Humanities and Social Sciences

ACHASSK115 (Yr 5) The key values that underpin Australia’s democracy

ACHASSK118 (Yr 5) How people with shared beliefs and values work together to achieve a civic goal

ACHASSK106 (Yr 5) Reasons (economic, political and social) for the establishment of British colonies in Australia after 1800

ACHASSK108 (Yr 5) The impact of a significant development or event on an Australian colony

ACHASSK110 (Yr 5) The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping a colony

ACHASSK134 (Yr 6) Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and Constitution

ACHASSK135 (Yr 6) Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women and children

ACHCK048 (Yr 7) The key features of government under the Australian Constitution with a focus on: the separation of powers, the roles of the Executive, the Houses of Parliament, and the division of powers

ACHCK049 (Yr 7) The process for constitutional change through a referendum