HASS F-6 / Year 3 / Knowledge and understanding / Civics and Citizenship

Curriculum content descriptions

who makes rules, why rules are important in the school and/or the local community, and the consequences of rules not being followed (AC9HS3K06)

Elaborations
  • developing and justifying a set of fair rules and consequences for the class
  • identifying familiar rules, how rules protect the rights of others, what their responsibilities are to others, and the consequences when rules are not followed
  • exploring who has the authority to make rules in different contexts (for example, parents, teachers, coaches) and considering why rules differ across these contexts, such as a school playground, in class, at home, or in sport
  • discussing situations where it is not fair to have one rule that treats everyone the same; for example, if some people, such as students with disability, have different needs or would be unable to follow the rules
  • exploring cultural norms behind some rulemaking; for example, removing shoes before entering places of cultural or religious significance
General capabilities
  • Ethical understanding Ethical understanding
  • Personal and social capability Personal and Social capability
ScOT terms

School rules,  Democracy

Video

The Flip Side of Bike Helmets

It's illegal to ride a bike without a helmet in Australia. Sue Abbott and Dr Jake Olivier differ on this issue. This video is designed for students presents both points of view as a stimulus for students to reach their own conclusions. The video discusses how laws are made and explores different points of view on whether ...

Interactive

Discovering Democracy: rules and laws

Find out why societies need laws by interacting with a slideshow of images and text presenting the development of road rules. Students identify the need for rules and laws on our roads and in society and complete a related task.

Video

Counted: Australian culture in the 1960s

What was Australia like in the 1960s? Why does reporter Stan Grant say that "change is coming" at this time, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Choose one of the people mentioned in this video and do some research into their sporting, artistic or political achievements.

Interactive

Discovering democracy: joining in

View a slideshow of images and text to find out about volunteer groups and people who contribute to the Australian community such as Clean Up Australia and Meals on Wheels. Complete a related task.