CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP YEAR LEVEL 6 TERM 1-2 (10 x 1 hour lessons)

Unit Title:Australia’s Democratic System of Government & Law

Achievement Standard

By the end of Year 6, students explain the purpose of key institutions and levels of government in Australia’s democracy. They describe the role of parliaments in creating law. Students explain what it means to be an Australian citizen and how people can participate as global citizens.

When researching, students develop questions and gather and analyse information from different sources to investigate thesociety in which they live. When planning for action, they identify different points of view and solutions to an issue. Studentsdevelop and present their ideas and viewpoints using appropriate texts and civics and citizenship terms and concepts. Theyidentify the ways they can participate as citizens in the school.

Civics and Citizenship Concepts

Content Descriptions Assessment (A)

Government and Democracy

Laws and CitizensCitizenship,

diversity and identity

Knowledge and UnderstandingsGovernment & DemocracyThe key institutions of Australia’s democratic system of government based on the Westminster system, including themonarchy, parliaments, and courts (ACHCK035)

The roles and responsibilities of the three levels of government, including shared roles and responsibilities within Australia’s federal system (ACHCK036)

Laws and CitizensHow state/territory and federal laws are initiated and passed through parliament(ACHCK037)

Assessment For LearningStudents complete - (Section 9) pg. 11 of booklet - Hop into Parliament from the Legislative Assembly of Northern Territory. Activity: Three Levels of Government responsibilities page (http://www.nt.gov.au/lant/about-parliament/preu/Hop%20Into%20Parliament%20book.pdfAssessment As LearningQ2. Ask students what they know about the courts system? What is their purpose? How do they operate etc.? Write in their books/Google Docs(Assessment As/Of)

Skills: ACHCS040, ACHCS042, ACHCS043, ACHCS045 Assessment Of LearningAssessment: Cloze p.6, Quiz p. 8Extension activity: Crossword pg:9Student Activity Booklet

Google Presentation – Choice of topics covered throughout Unit1. Monarchy2. Parliament3. Government4. Laws

Civics and Citizenship Bands

Skills Key Questions

Year 3 4 BandYear 5 6 Band

Questioning and ResearchAnalysis Synthesis and InterpretationProblem Solving and Decision MakingCommunication and Reflections

What are the roles and responsibilities of the different levels of government in Australia?

How are laws developed in Australia?

Learning Framework Community ContributorLeader and Collaborator

Active InvestigatorEffective Communicator

Designer and CreatorQuality Producer

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Catholic Ethos Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Histories and Cultures

Social Emotional LearningAsia and Australia’s Engagement with

Asia

Inclusive EducationSustainability Education

General Capabilities Literacy Numeracy Information and Communication

Critical and Creative Thinking Ethical Behaviour TechnologyPersonal and Social Competence

Links to other LA’s

Learning and Teaching StrategiesWeek 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cross Curricular Priorities Social Emotional Learning

General Capabilities Information communication Technology, Literacy, Ethical Behaviour, Personal and Social Capability, Critical and Creative Thinking

Engage ⇒ Explore ⇒ Explain ⇒ Elaborate ⇒ Evaluate

Engage Resources

Lesson 1 & 2: The three levels of government and their roles.Ask children to raise their hand if :

● they play a sport outside of school● they enjoy going to the local park● they have clean running water in their house● they drive on a bitumen road to get to school● they catch a bus to and from school

Teacher ResourcesAustralian Broadcasting Corporation (links to table)www.abc.net.au/civics/democracy/curric/gpe2.htm

● they have a big wheelie bin that is collected weeklyQ. Ask children if these things make their life better, easier, more enjoyable? Ask them to imagine what life might be like without such a services and facilities? Discuss ideas, results, impacts, etc.Q. Ask the children who is responsible for such services to be provided and run well? Local government = CouncilWhat are the other levels of government in Australia? State/Territory and FederalA1. Get children to draw up a 3 column table in their books/Google Doc and record the roles and responsibilities they know of for each level of government or fill in the table. Or provide table from : http://www.abc.net.au/civics/democracy/curric/gper9.htmA2. Watch the video called Three Levels of Government from the Parliamentary Education Office - Link http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos.html (duration 2:27min) Transcript and information for video clip also available.A3. Go to: http://www.nt.gov.au/lant/about-parliament/preu/Activity%20Sheet%20-%203%20Levels%20of%20Government.pdfUsing the Worksheets 1 and 2, complete the following activity: Cut out the different areas of responsibility & glue them into the level of government responsible for that area.A3. Answer ideas: (link is provided)A4. Complete Worksheet 3: Using the pictures and letters provided, write in the responsibilities for each level of government.A5. Extension: Mini AssessmentStudents complete - (Section 9) p.g. 11 of booklet - Hop into Parliament from the Legislative Assembly of Northern Territory. Activity: Three Levels of Government responsibilities page (Link provided)Teacher Information:Australia has three levels of lawmaking – often referred to as the three levels of government – that work together to provide Australians with the services they need.The three levels are:

● Federal (or national) Parliament, in Canberra● State/territory parliaments, in each state/territory capital city● Local councils (also called shires or municipalities), across the nation.

Information page links:http://www.parliament.curriculum.edu.au/index.htmhttp://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/three-levels-of-law-making.htmlhttp://www.peo.gov.au/uploads/peo/docs/fact-sheets/three_levels_lawmaiking.pdf

Three levels of Government Fact Sheet - AEChttp://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/Publications/Fact_Sheets/three_lvls.htm alsohttp://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/Publications/Fact_Sheets/files/3-levels.pdfEveryone’s Parliament Fact Sheet 1.1-http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/explore/education/factsheets/Factsheet_1.1_ThreeLevelsOfGovt.pdf

Student ResourcesWorksheets 1,2&3.http://www.nt.gov.au/lant/about-parliament/preu/

Table of Government Services E.g.

Federal goods and services State goods and services Local goods and services

defenceimmigrationforeign affairsjustice & customstradetaxationcommunicationsagriculture, fisheries & forestryindustry, tourism & resourceshealth & ageingtransport & regional servicesenvironmenteducation

health & hospitalsschools & educationemployment & trainingtransport & roadspolice & justiceemergency servicesenvironment & heritageagriculture, mining & natural resourcesfamily & community servicesprimary industriesindustry & tourismexcise duties and state taxes

building regulationswaste disposaldrains & water supplylibrariessignssports groundsdog controlchild care regulation

Activity%20Sheet%20-%203%20Levels%20of%20Government.pdf

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Assessment Opportunities

Parliament, government, local, state, federal, responsibility, services, national, shire, municipality, lawmaking

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Link

Assessment For Learning – 3 levels of government

Reflection

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cross Curricular Priorities Social Emotional Learning

General Capabilities Information communication Technology, Literacy, Ethical Behaviour, Personal and Social Capability, Critical and Creating Thinking

Engage ⇒ Explore ⇒ Explain ⇒ Elaborate ⇒ Evaluate

Explore Resources

Lesson 3: The three levels of government and who is in each level of government: Names and Titles & Members of ParliamentTeacher refer to resource page “Everyone’s Parliament Fact Sheet 1.1” - www.parliament.qld.gov.au or http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/explore/education/factsheets/Factsheet_1.1_ThreeLevelsOfGovt.pdfA1. Students create 3 columns in their books and fill in the Queens’ representative, Head of Government and Local representative for each level of government.Q1. Ask children who are the key members (titles) for each of the three levels of government? eg Queen’s Representative Not applicable to local government, Head of Government Mayor, Lord Mayor or Shire President, Your Representative CouncillorA2. Identify the Member for your school’s electorate, and / or students’ residential electorates, for each level of government.A3. Ask the students to describe their electorate e.g. Where is their electorate located? For example, is it urban, rural, coastal or inland? How would they describe the electorate and its people?

Teacher Information: For information about electorates, check the Australian Electoral Commission website. http://www.aec.gov.au/profiles/ eg: Profile of the electoral division of Kennedy (Qld) and Our Electoral System:http://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/electoral_system.htmlElectorates - different areas which each have a Member of Parliament to represent them.

Lesson 4: Where did the modern Australian parliamentary system come from? Westminster System & Magna Carta Influence:A1. Read through information page to see where our parliament originated from - What is Parliament? P1 of booklet - Hop into Parliament from the Legislative Assembly of Northern Territory . A2. Watch movie clip - What is Parliament? (duration 2:03min)DEFINITION: A parliament is a group of people representing a country, state or territory who have been given the authority to make

Teacher Resourceswww.parliament.qld.gov.auAustralian Electoral Commission website. http://www.aec.gov.au/profiles/http://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/electoral_system.html

Student Resourceshttp://www.nt.gov.au/lant/about-parliament/preu/Hop%20Into%20Parliament%20book.pdf

laws. In Australia, these people are elected to their positions. Although the primary role of parliaments is to make laws, many other debates also take place.

http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/about-parliament-what-is-parliament.htmlQ1. Revise: Ask Children: In Australia, what is the Parliament made up of? Make a list: the Queen, represented by the Governor-General and two Houses of Parliament: the Senate, and the House of Representatives.Q2. Discuss & find definitions of keywords of interest such as: elected, laws, debates, parliament, rights, two-house system, bills and legislation. What do they mean? Create a class word bank.A3. Look at Two Chambers of House (Senate & House of Representatives) in greater detail: Refer to Senate House of Representatives p. 2 of booklet - Hop into Parliament from the Legislative Assembly of Northern Territory. Children complete Activity matching terms and definitions Activity 1.A4. Look at the Westminster system and its key elements p. 3 of booklet- Hop into Parliament from the Legislative Assembly of Northern Territory . - Do Activity 2 on page 3 - Match key elements with explanations.

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Assessment Opportunities

Queen’s Representative, Governor General, parliament, House, Electoral Commission, House of Representatives, Queen, elected, laws, debates, , rights, two-house system, bills, legislation, Senate, Westminster, Kennedy, Magna Carta, member

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Link

Reflection

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cross Curricular Priorities Social Emotional Learning

General Capabilities Information communication Technology, Literacy, Ethical Behaviour, Personal and Social Capability, Critical and Creative Thinking

Engage ⇒ Explore ⇒ Explain ⇒ Elaborate ⇒ Evaluate

Explain Resources

Lesson 5: Explain the role of Monarchy and its representatives in Australia including the Governor - GeneralA1. Write ‘Constitutional Monarchy’ on the board. Q1. Ask students what these two words mean? Have they heard of these words before? Definition of Constitutional Monarchy: A nation that has an elected parliament which has both a constitution and a Monarch (queen or king) as Head of State. Our current Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II.Teacher Information: Constitution - written document that sets out the rules for how the country will be governed and the rights and responsibilities of its people. Monarchy - A monarchy is a form of government that has a single person known as a monarch at its head. Monarchs use such titles as king, queen, emperor, or empress. Monarchies were once common throughout the world, but now they are rare. Monarchs generally reign for life. Also, most monarchies are hereditary. This means that when the monarch dies, a son, daughter, or other relative becomes the next monarch. However, some early monarchs were elected. There are several kinds of monarchy. In an absolute monarchy, the monarch rules with unlimited power. Absolute monarchy is less common today than constitutional monarchy. A constitutional, or limited, monarchy has an elected government that runs the country. In this case, the monarch has very little power. Today monarchies survive in the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, Morocco, Jordan, Japan, and several other countries. These are all constitutional monarchies.

A2: Watch the clip Governor - General on BTN - http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3934588.htmDiscuss with class points of interest, or note-take key points while watching.

More related lesson ideas and content visit: http://www1.curriculum.edu.au/ddunits/units/up1parl-glance.htm

Teacher ResourcesClip link:http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/about-parliament-what-is-parliament.html

BTN Clip - http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3934588.htm

Student Resources

Teacher Information: Key terms (suggestion: create a class definitions match up?)Constitution - Written set of principles, rules and laws that specify the powers and duties of a government or organisationMonarch - The king or queen of Britain, as head of the state.Governor - General - The Queen’s representative in Australia. Has major powers and includes duties such as: appearing at ceremonies, calling an election, approving the appointment of judges and Ministers and signing Bills. However, rarely exercises these without the Government and Prime Minister’s advice. Current Governor General- Peter Cosgrove (2014)Senate - Upper House of Federal ParliamentHouse of Representatives - Lower House of Federal Parliament

Lesson 6 : Key democratic institutions and their roles, such as Parliament house in Canberra & observing parliament in sessionA1. Watch video - Our house- Explore Australia’s Parliament House as a meeting placehttp://www.peo.gov.au/learning/kidsview.htmlA2. Look at page- What happens in Parliament, Who does what & Two sides of parliament pg 6 & 7- & 9 of booklet: Fun Activity book from the Legislative Assembly of Northern Territory. - http://www.nt.gov.au/lant/about-parliament/preu/Fun_Activity_Book.pdfA3. Complete Activities - Who Am I? Match name tiles with definitions p. 10 of Fun Activity Book from the Legislative Assembly of Northern Territory. - http://www.nt.gov.au/lant/about-parliament/preu/Fun_Activity_Book.pdf

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Assessment Opportunities

Queen’s Representative, Governor General, parliament, House, Electoral Commission, House of Representatives, Queen, elected, laws, debates, , rights, two-house system, bills, legislation, Senate, Westminster, Kennedy, Magna Carta, member, monarch

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Link

Reflection

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cross Curricular Priorities Social Emotional Learning

General Capabilities Information communication Technology, Literacy, Ethical Behaviour, Personal and Social Capability, Critical and Creative Thinking

Engage ⇒ Explore ⇒ Explain ⇒ Elaborate ⇒ Evaluate

Elaborate Resources

Lesson 7 : Laws and where they come from & Stages of passing a billStudents will understand the process of creating and maintaining laws in Australia & movement of a bill through parliamentA1. Watch video - Making a Law from site PEO http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/about-parliament-parliamentary-committees.htmlA2. Read through information page - Making A Law – P9 (section 8) of bookletHop into Parliament from the Legislative Assembly of Northern Territory.A3. Complete Activity 6 - Thinking about a law to changeA4. Follow link to - Pass the bill (interactive video) http://www.peo.gov.au/kidsview/A5. Complete Activity 7 - Making a Law- P10 (section 8) of booklet -Hop into Parliament from the Legislative Assembly of Northern Territory

For more information and lesson related to law visit: http://www1.curriculum.edu.au/ddunits/units/ls2law-glance.htm

Lesson 8 & 9: The Court SystemTeacher Information:Australia has a system of both federal and state courts (sometimes referred to as ‘the judiciary’). For more information look at:Q1. What is the Judicial Branch? The Supreme Court etchttp://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/government/national/judicial.html or Understanding the Courts -http://www.vicbar.com.au/using-the-legal-system/understanding-the-courts

Teacher Resourceshttp://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/about-parliament-parliamentary-committees.html

http://www.peo.gov.au/kidsview/Student Resources http://www.nt.gov.au/lant/about-parliament/preu/Hop%20Into%20Parliament%20book.pdf

Q2. Ask students what they know about the courts system? What is their purpose? How do they operate etc? Write in their books/Google Docs(Assessment As/Of)A1. Watch the short documentary of the High Court of Australia - (12 mins) http://www.hcourt.gov.au/education/student-resources/resources-for-primary-secondary-and-tertiary-A2. Look at how the court system is related - Hierarchy of Courts http://www.swtafe.vic.edu.au/lrc/abs/publication/content/wcd00002/wcd00206.htmA3. Put students into 5 or 6 groups - Each group is to become an expert group on one of the following Court systems in Australia (see list below) Find information at: http://www.vicbar.com.au/using-the-legal-system/understanding-the-courts or http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-services/courts-and-tribunals/queensland-courtsChildren are to summarise how it works etc. and share their summarised information with the class.State

● Supreme Court of Victoria● County Court● Magistrates' Court (which includes a number of specialised divisions)● Children's Court● Coroners Court

In addition to these courts, there are also several tribunals operating in Victoria.Federal

● High Court● Federal Court of Australia● Family Court of Australia● Federal Circuit Court of Australia

A4. Watch the virtual tour of the highcourt - http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga3116 and or http://www.streetviewandmaps.com/en/map/au/856763-High-Court-of-Australia/A5. Refer to Student activity booklet - Provide students with an Image of inside the court Handout P3 and an image of the various roles Handout P5.Follow link to Answer sheet for Primary Student Activities (PDF 1.7M) http://www.hcourt.gov.au/education/student-resources/resources-for-primary-secondary-and-tertiary-studentsAssessment: Cloze p.6, Quiz p. 8

Extension activity: Crossword pg:9Student Activity Booklet

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Assessment Opportunities

Courts, high court. Federal court, family court, supreme, county, magistrate, children’s court, coroners court,

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Link

Assessment: Cloze p.6, Quiz p. 8Extension activity: Crossword pg:9Student Activity Booklet

Reflection

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cross Curricular Priorities Social Emotional Learning

General Capabilities Information communication Technology, Literacy, Ethical Behaviour, Personal and Social Capability, Critical and Creative Thinking

Engage ⇒ Explore ⇒ Explain ⇒ Elaborate ⇒ Evaluate

Evaluate Resources

Lesson 9/10: Assessment TaskProvide Students with Assessment Task:Students are to choose one area discussed throughout the unit and present their knowledge and understanding of the area to the class. This can be through an oral presentation/digital presentation (Google Presentation)Options:

1. Parliamentary System2. Monarchy3. Laws4. Government

Additional Assessment:Complete Parliamentary Quiz online -http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/kidsview.html

Teacher Resources

Student ResourcesOnline Parliamentary QuizGoogle Presentation

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Assessment Opportunities

Civics and Citizenship Metalanguage Link

Reflection

Planning for Differently Abled Students

Student/s Different Ability Australian Curriculum Content Descriptions

being addressed

Learning and Teaching Strategies Assessment Strategies

Assessment Task

Student Name:

Year Level: 6

Name of Task: Australia’s Democratic System of Government & Law

Teacher:

Learning Area/s: Civics and Citizenship

Assessed By:

Date Commenced: Date Due:

Type of Task: Oral Written Other

Task Conditions: Individual Pair Group Work

In Class Homework Other

Opportunity to Access: Books Notes Library Technology

Assessed By: Self Peer Other Teacher

Task Description Students choose (or teachers may select) one of the following areas that have been covered throughout the unit as the topic for a presentation:

1. Court System

2. Parliamentary System

3. Laws

4. Government

5. Monarchy

Procedure 1. You must choose a topic for your presentation from the above list

2. You must choose a method of presentation – Google Presentation, Oral Presentation, Other…

3. Create a plan or layout for the presentation, including brief details.

4. Create Presentation using Google Presentation or requirements for Oral Presentation.

If students are working in pairs/groups, additional time may be necessary throughout preparation time for planning, or support required assistance with collaborative capacity of Google Presentation.

ResourcesClass notes

Research - library, internet

Information Wall in the classroom

Displays in the classroom

Civics and Citizenship Criteria Sheet - Presentation

A C EKnowledge and understanding

(ACHCK035)

The key institutions of Australia’s democratic system of government based on the Westminster system, including the monarchy, parliaments, and courts

During the presentation, you have identified a high level of knowledge and understanding of the selected area of focus. You have given specific examples and referred to the key institutions of Australia’s democratic system of government.

During the presentation, you have identified a sound level of knowledge and understanding of the selected area of focus. You have given examples and referred to some of the key institutions of Australia’s democratic system of government.

During the presentation, you required significant support to identify a level of knowledge and understanding of the selected area of focus.

(ACHCK036) The roles and responsibilities of the three levels of government, including shared roles and responsibilities within Australia’s federal system

During the presentation, you have identified a high level of knowledge and understanding of the selected area of focus. You have given specific examples and referred to the roles and responsibilities of the three levels of government.

During the presentation, you have identified a sound level of knowledge and understanding of the selected area of focus. You have given examples and referred to some of the roles and responsibilities of the three levels of government.

During the presentation, you required significant support to identify a level of knowledge and understanding of the selected area of focus.

(ACHCK037) How state/territory and federal laws are initiated and passed through parliament (ACHCK037)

During the presentation, you have identified a high level of knowledge and understanding of the selected area of focus. You have given specific examples and referred to how laws are initiated and passed through parliament.

During the presentation, you have identified a sound level of knowledge and understanding of the selected area of focus. You have given some examples and referred to how laws are initiated and passed through parliament.

During the presentation, you required significant support to identify a level of knowledge and understanding of the selected area of focus.

Skills Develop questions and gather a range of information to investigate the society in which they live

During the unit, you have developed a range of high order thinking questions on a civics and citizenship issue’ through the use of a wide variety of sources.

During the unit, you have developed a range of thinking questions on a civics and citizenship issue’ such as ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘why’, ‘how’, ‘what if’ through the use of various sources.

During the unit you required significant support to develop questions and gather information.

Present civics and citizenship ideas and viewpoints for a particular purpose using civics and citizenship terms and concepts

You presented a very high level of knowledge and understanding using a variety of different key terms and concepts.

You presented a sound level of knowledge and understanding using some of the key terms and concepts.

You presented your idea and reflection using everyday terms and concepts.