Virtual Democracy, Community and Me
Australian Curriculum Links
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Year 3
Civics and Citizenship
Inquiry Questions
How are decisions made democratically?
Why do we make rules?
How can I participate in my community?
ACHASSK070: The importance of making decisions democratically.
ACHASSK071: Who makes rules, why rules are important and the consequences of rules not being followed.
ACHASSK072: Why people participate within communities and how students can actively participate and contribute.
Year 4
Civics and Citizenship
Inquiry Questions
How can local government contribute to community life?
What is the difference between rules and laws and why are they important?
How has my identity been shaped by the groups to which I belong?
ACHASSK091: The role of local government and the decisions it makes on behalf of the community.
ACHASSK092: The differences between ‘rules’ and ‘laws’, why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people.
ACHASSK093: The different cultural, religious and/or social groups to which they and others in the community belong.
Year 5
Civics and Citizenship
Inquiry Questions
What is democracy in Australia and why is voting in a democracy important?
Why do we have laws and regulations?
How and why do people participate in groups to achieve shared goals?
ACHASSK115: The key values that underpin Australia’s democracy.
ACHASSK116: The key features of the electoral process in Australia.
ACHASSK117: Why regulations and laws are enforced and the personnel involved.
ACHASSK118: How people with shared beliefs and values work together to achieve a civic goal.