Civics and Citizenship
In Years 5 & 6 approximately 10 hours of teaching time is allocated to Civics & Citizenship per semester. This semester allocation may be spread across one or two terms at the discretion of the teaching team.
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Term 4 |
Year 5
How and why do people participate in groups to achieve shared goals?
Students develop an appreciation of different points of view, justice and fair play with a focus on contemporary issues. Thy broaden their knowledge of Human Rights and Australia’s relationship with other countries and organise a collaborative project to support a community through Project Compassion. |
How do laws affect the lives of citizens?
Building on from their study of the issues surrounding the Eureka Stockade, students consider how laws affect the lives of citizens, how unjust laws have affected the experiences of particular groups, such as Chinese miners or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and justify the importance of a fair system of laws for our society. |
People and the Law
Students investigate the key roles and responsibilities of key personnel in law enforcement and in the legal system. |
What is Democracy?
Students learn about the democratic system of government in Australia and determine why voting is so important in our democracy. |
Year 6
What are the roles and responsibilities of the different levels of government in Australia?
Students investigate the roles of the three levels of government and learn how Australian Parliament is based on the Westminster system. |
Passing a Law
Reflecting on their learning experiences in Canberra, students role play the process of initiating and passing a law through parliament. |
What does it mean to be an Australian citizen?
Students investigate the obligations of citizens, their diversity and identity as an Australian. |
Working together
While organising the senior musical, the students participate in structured committees to organize an effective and entertaining musical. |