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Elaboration (1) ACHASSK145

identifying the characteristics that would make for a ‘good’ representative at the local, state/territory or national level

investigating where ideas for new laws come from (for example, from party policy, perhaps announced during an election campaign; from suggestions by members and senators; from interest groups in the community)

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK146

exploring how bills are debated and scrutinised (for example, the role of parliamentary committees and the ability of citizens to make submissions to these committees)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSK150

considering if their actions have an effect on the environment (for example, does choosing to use recyclable shopping bags have an effect on the natural environment?)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSK151

distinguishing between businesses in the primary, secondary and tertiary industry sectors and discussing what they produce or provide (such as agriculture and mining; textiles and food; and information, tourism and telecommunications)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSI152

making propositions to be tested through a research process

Elaboration (2) ACHASSI154

constructing tables, graphs and annotated diagrams with the help of digital technologies to represent collected data (for example, diagrams showing how water flows through the environment and connects places; graphs quantifying the influence of environmental …

Elaboration (3) ACHASSI154

creating maps using computer mapping software or satellite images to show distributions and patterns (for example, to show the spatial distribution and patterns of liveability or the areas affected by a hydrological hazard in Australia and other parts …

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI156

differentiating between primary sources in history (those from the time of the event/person/site being investigated) and secondary sources (those that represent later interpretations)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSI156

comparing the different types of primary sources appropriate to history, geography, civics and citizenship, and economics and business, and explaining reasons for the differences

Elaboration ACHASSI157

recognising that limited evidence can sometimes give useful insights into the power structures of a society

Elaboration ACHASSI158

interpreting the possible meaning of images and symbols in primary sources

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI158

using and interpreting various types of maps (for example, weather, political, topographic, thematic and diagrammatic maps and isoline or isopleth maps)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSI158

using aerial images of contrasting places to identify differences (for example, differences in housing density and services)

Elaboration ACHASSI159

reviewing the results of an analysis to propose an answer to an inquiry question using at least one discipline-specific concept (for example, significance in history or place in geography) or one humanities and social sciences concept (for example, interconnections) …

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI159

evaluating data from a survey to draw conclusions about a current political, social, environmental or business event or issue

Elaboration (3) ACHASSI160

identifying the costs and benefits associated with alternatives (for example, the costs and benefits of being an employee compared with those of being a business owner)

Elaboration (4) ACHASSI160

applying enterprising behaviours to a class activity (for example, taking on a leadership role, establishing goals, accepting responsibility, and negotiating and working with others during the investigation)

Elaboration (3) ACHASSI162

deciding when consensus is an effective process for a collective action and when it is not

Elaboration (3) ACHASSI163

using digital technologies to create multimedia presentations (for example, to show the specific features of an ancient battle, pyramid complex or burial site; to show the spatial distribution and patterns of liveability; to present a case for a constitutional …

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