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Civics and citizenship / Year 9 / Civics and Citizenship Knowledge and Understanding / Citizenship, diversity and identity

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Curriculum content descriptions

How and why individuals and groups, including religious groups, participate in and contribute to civic life (ACHCK079)

Elaborations

researching the work of a non-government organisation (NGO), philanthropist, community group or religious group and how and why they contribute to the Australian community
exploring the concept of ‘the common good’ using examples of how religious groups participate to foster interfaith understanding or social justice
investigating why a particular group advocates for change (for example, in relation to gender equity)
exploring the various ways that individuals can contribute to civic life (for example, by volunteering their services to charities and service groups, becoming a Justice of the Peace, making submissions to public enquiries, attending public meetings, serving on local government bodies and providing voluntary help at schools and nursing homes)
discussing how the Australian Honours System recognises, celebrates and says thank you to those who make a difference and serve others
investigating how the Australian Honours System works, including the types of awards and how they are announced and presented

General capabilities

Critical and creative thinking
Personal and social capability
Ethical understanding

ScOT terms

Active citizenship, Religious faiths, Not-for-profit organisations

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