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

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Curriculum content descriptions

How citizens can participate in Australia’s democracy, including use of the electoral system, contact with their elected representatives, use of lobby groups, and direct action (ACHCK062)

Elaborations

comparing the effectiveness of different forms of participation in Australia’s democracy
exploring how elected representatives can advocate on behalf of citizens
investigating examples where citizens have taken direct action such as organising a public demonstration or social media campaign
analysing how opinion polls are conducted and the ways they are used in democratic debate
exploring the different ways that citizens can participate in and support Australia’s democracy through their working lives, such as by serving in the armed services or as a reservist, teaching, representing Australia abroad as a diplomat or aid worker, or joining the police service or the public service

General capabilities

Critical and creative thinking
Personal and social capability
Ethical understanding

ScOT terms

Activism, Voting rights, Active citizenship, Direct action

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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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