In this lesson, students learn about their local government and the services they provide to the community.
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
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Interpret data and information displayed in different formats, to identify and describe distributions and simple patterns
Draw simple conclusions based on analysis of information and data
Identify the origin and content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places and events
Present ideas, findings and conclusions in texts and modes that incorporate digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms
Explain the roles of local government and some familiar services provided at the local level
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
Describes the ways people, places and environments interact
The role of local government and the decisions it makes on behalf of the community
Distinguish between rules and laws and discuss why rules and laws are important
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
Describe the different cultural, religious and/or social groups to which they and others in the community may belong
The different cultural, religious and/or social groups to which they and others in the community belong