Civics and Citizenship 7-10 / Year 7 / Skills / Civic participation and decision-making

Curriculum content descriptions

explain the methods or strategies related to making decisions about civic participation (AC9HC7S04)

Elaborations
  • identifying and evaluating the methods and actions linked to active and informed citizenship and how these contribute to change in local, national, regional and/or global communities; for example, campaigners in the local community who have saved heritage buildings or preserved green space or environmentally important sites
  • identifying the core responsibilities of active citizenship and evaluating how the contributions of Australian citizens enacting democratic values demonstrate active citizenship and contribute to creating a cohesive society; for example, disability advocacy services or Landcare Australia groups
  • identifying and explaining the features of methods or strategies used by citizens and groups to achieve democratic and just outcomes, such as social media campaigns, letters, petitions, participating in mediation or tribunals, or taking direct action
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Ethical understanding Ethical understanding
ScOT terms

Attitudes,  Critical thinking,  Beliefs

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Legendary Textile Tales

This resource includes some teaching ideas based on a project facilitated by textiles artist Caitlin Bowe and students from two secondary schools. In this resource, teaching activities prompt exploration of the framework for Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. Students choose a story that aligns with the hero’s journey structure ...

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Respectful Civil Discourse: Post-Referendum (Years 7 and 8)

This set of resources about civil discourse education uses the Uluru Statement from the Heart and other resources as the basis for students in Years 7 and 8 to discuss the types of debates that occurred during the 2023 referendum for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The focus is ...

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Vincent Lingiari the Leader

This collection of resources focuses on Vincent Lingiari, his struggle and determination for rights for Indigenous Australians. Find out more about the Wave Hill Walk-off and what Lingiari achieved on behalf of his people.

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Discovering democracy: men and women in political life

Interact with a slideshow of images and text to explore some Australian men and women who have influenced the political landscape of Australia, both as elected representatives and as political leaders outside parliament. Complete a related task.

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Refugees welcome here

This resource embeds the use of online collaboration tools and 21st century learning skills in a student-centered hands-on project designed to welcome refugees into their community. The syllabus outcomes are aligned to NSW Stage 4 English, Geography or Visual Arts but this could be used with older or younger students by ...

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A sensory experience

This is a website about how the treatment and mainstream understanding of deaf and blind people has changed over time. Students are invited to engage with the stories of individuals, events and artefacts of deaf and blind communities such as the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria. The resource includes links, images, ...

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Birds and totems

Yuin, Bunurong and Tasmanian man Bruce Pascoe shares his delight in encountering birds on Country. Bruce explains the significance of Umburra, or black duck, and his obligation to care for the species. Bruce explains that his brothers and sisters look after other animals, such as kangaroos, bream, wallabies, flathead and ...

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Trees and connection

Yuin, Bunurong and Tasmanian man Bruce Pascoe explains his connection to Country and introduces us to a family of trees. In what ways does Bruce’s relationship with the Earth differ from yours?