Year 8 Civics and Citizenship
The Year 8 curriculum provides a study of the responsibilities and freedoms of citizens and how Australians can actively participate in their democracy. Students consider how laws are made and the types of laws used in Australia. Students also examine …
Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Rationale Civics and Citizenship
A deep understanding of Australia's federal system of government and the liberal democratic values that underpin it is essential in enabling students to become active and informed citizens who participate in and sustain Australia’s democracy. The Australian …
Rationale | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Civics and Citizenship Year 7
By the end of Year 7, students explain features of Australia’s Constitution, including the process for constitutional change. They explain how Australia’s legal system is based on the principle of justice. Students explain the diverse nature …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 7 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Civics and Citizenship Year 8
By the end of Year 8, students analyse features of Australian democracy, and explain features of Australia’s democracy that enable active participation. They recognise different types of law in Australia and explain how laws are made. They identify …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Civics and Citizenship Year 9
By the end of Year 9, students evaluate features of Australia’s political system, and identify and analyse the influences on people’s political choices. They explain the key principles of Australia’s system of justice and analyse the …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 9 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Civics and Citizenship Year 10
By the end of Year 10, students compare and evaluate the key features and values of systems of government, and analyse the Australian Government’s global roles and responsibilities. They analyse the role of the High Court and explain how Australia’s …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 10 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
ACHCS057
Appreciate multiple perspectives and use strategies to mediate differences
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ACHCS057 | Content Descriptions | Year 7 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
ACHCK066
Different perspectives about Australia’s national identity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, and what it means to be Australian
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACHCK066 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
ACHCS071
Appreciate multiple perspectives and use strategies to mediate differences
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACHCS071 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
ACHCS086
Recognise and consider multiple perspectives and ambiguities, and use strategies to negotiate and resolve contentious issues
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACHCS086 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
ACHCS099
Recognise and consider multiple perspectives and ambiguities, and use strategies to negotiate and resolve contentious issues
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACHCS099 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACHCS056
analysing how information can be used selectively to persuade citizens (for example, in a debate about a suggested constitutional change)
Elaboration | ACHCS056 | Content Descriptions | Year 7 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACHCS057
identifying the influences or circumstances that may have informed different perspectives about a civics and citizenship issue
Elaboration | ACHCS057 | Content Descriptions | Year 7 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACHCS060
raising awareness of different perspectives (for example, about sustainability challenges)
Elaboration (1) | ACHCS060 | Content Descriptions | Year 7 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACHCK066
investigating representations of Australian identity evident in national day events (such as Anzac Day), and in the media and popular culture, to analyse different perspectives on the interpretation of national identity
Elaboration | ACHCK066 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACHCK067
examining personal stories to explore how individuals relate to national identity and how it impacts on their sense of belonging in the Australian community
Elaboration | ACHCK067 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACHCS069
identifying sources offering different perspectives on an issue (for example, finding out about the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law)
Elaboration | ACHCS069 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACHCS071
using empathy to appreciate the influences or circumstances that may have informed different perspectives
Elaboration | ACHCS071 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACHCS074
considering how personal experiences and circumstances influence their identity as a citizen and how they relate to others
Elaboration | ACHCS074 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACHCK076
examining a range of strategies used to persuade citizens’ electoral choices such as public debate, media, opinion polls, advertising, interest groups and political party campaigns
Elaboration | ACHCK076 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum