In this lesson, students will learn what a global citizen is and why it might be important in the future.
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Develop appropriate questions to guide an inquiry about people, events, developments, places, systems and challenges
Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and secondary sources, using ethical protocols
Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary sources and secondary sources
Represent the location of places and other types of geographical data and information in different forms including diagrams, field sketches and large-scale and small-scale maps that conform to cartographic conventions of border, scale, legend, title, north point and source; using digital and spatial technologies as appropriate
Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
Examine different viewpoints on actions, events, issues and phenomena in the past and present
Interpret maps and other geographical data and information using digital and spatial technologies as appropriate, to develop identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions that use geographical terminology
Interpret data and information displayed in a range of formats to identify, describe and compare distributions, patterns and trends, and to infer relationships
Evaluate evidence to draw conclusions
Work in groups to generate responses to issues and challenges
Use criteria to make decisions and judgements and consider advantages and disadvantages of preferring one decision over others
Reflect on learning to propose personal and/or collective action in response to an issue or challenge, and predict the probable effects
Identify the origin, content features and the purpose of historical sources and describe the context of these sources when explaining daily life in colonial Australia, reasons for migration and causes and effects of Federation
Present ideas, findings, viewpoints and conclusions in a range of texts and modes that incorporate source materials, digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms and conventions
The significance of key figures and events that led to Australia’s Federation, including British and American influences on Australia’s system of law and government
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and Constitution
The different experiences and perspectives of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants, women, and children
Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia
Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time
Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women and children
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
Explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
The key institutions of Australia’s democratic system of government and how it is based on the Westminster system
Describe the roles and responsibilities of the three levels of government, including shared roles and responsibilities within Australia's federal system
The roles and responsibilities of Australia’s three levels of government
Identify the roles and responsibilities of electors and representatives in Australia's democracy
The responsibilities of electors and representatives in Australia’s democracy
Explain how state/territory and federal laws are initiated and passed through parliament
Where ideas for new laws can come from and how they become law
Identify who can be an Australian citizen and describe the rights, responsibilities and shared values of Australian citizenship and explore ways citizens can participate in society
The shared values of Australian citizenship and the formal rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens
Examine the concept of global citizenship
The obligations citizens may consider they have beyond their own national borders as active and informed global citizens