Civics and citizenship / Year 8 / Civics and Citizenship Knowledge and Understanding / Government and democracy

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Curriculum content descriptions

The freedoms that enable active participation in Australia’s democracy within the bounds of law, including freedom of speech, association, assembly, religion and movement (ACHCK061)

Elaborations

explaining how each freedom supports active participation in Australia’s democracy
discussing how and why ‘the bounds of law’ can limit these freedoms
considering the circumstances that can lead to dissent in a democracy
debating how to manage situations when rights and freedoms are in conflict (for example, whether it should be a matter for parliaments or judges to resolve)

General capabilities

Personal and social capability
Ethical understanding

ScOT terms

Active citizenship, Political eligibility, Freedom of association, Freedom of speech

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TLF-IDM020536

This resource supports quality teaching and learning through specific curriculum learning opportunities to engage students, as well as enhancing whole school and community interactions and events commemorating Anzac. Part of the Bringing communities together series in response to the NSW State Anzac Centenary.

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