Students explore how Australia's laws affect Indigenous Australians and their traditional way of life.

1 hour lessons
Cross curriculum
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Curriculum content descriptions

VCGGC076

Interpret maps and other geographical data and information to develop identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions, using geographical terminology including simple grid references, compass direction and distance


HT2-5

Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication


GE2-4

Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry


ACHASSI078

Interpret data and information displayed in different formats, to identify and describe distributions and simple patterns


ACHASSI079

Draw simple conclusions based on analysis of information and data


VCHHC067

Identify the origin and content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places and events


ACHASSI082

Present ideas, findings and conclusions in texts and modes that incorporate digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms


VCCCG003

Explain the roles of local government and some familiar services provided at the local level


HT2-2

Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time


GE2-2

Describes the ways people, places and environments interact


ACHASSK091

The role of local government and the decisions it makes on behalf of the community


VCCCL005

Distinguish between rules and laws and discuss why rules and laws are important


ACHASSK092

The differences between ‘rules’ and ‘laws’, why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people, including experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples


VCCCC007

Describe the different cultural, religious and/or social groups to which they and others in the community may belong


ACHASSK093

The different cultural, religious and/or social groups to which they and others in the community belong