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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 (1) ACHCK066

examining contemporary influences on the shaping of Australian national identity, such as the natural environment, immigration, attitudes to Asia and Reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians

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 (1) ACHCK067

exploring the extent of ethnic diversity in Australia

Elaboration ACHCS068

developing complex and open-ended questions to explore a civics or citizenship topic such as ‘freedoms’ (for example, ‘What do our freedoms mean in practice?’ and ‘What do you consider to be the most important freedom?’)

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 (1) ACHCS069

collating a list of different sources of information and prioritising the list based on an assessment of usefulness and reliability

Elaboration ACHCS070

examining language choices in a range of texts to identify purpose, audience and reliability (for example, those used by candidates in an election campaign or by a lobby group)

Elaboration (1) ACHCS070

using a variety of sources to develop conclusions about Australian national identity

Elaboration ACHCS071

using empathy to appreciate the influences or circumstances that may have informed different perspectives

Elaboration (1) ACHCS071

recognising assumptions in their own and other people’s thinking when mediating differences

Elaboration (2) ACHCS071

using culturally inclusive behaviours during class discussions and meetings

Elaboration ACHCS072

participating in a simulation to achieve consensus (for example, a mock court case or parliamentary committee)

Elaboration (1) ACHCS072

working in groups to evaluate the options before deciding on any course of action (for example, to influence change relating to a current event or issue)

Elaboration ACHCS073

using appropriate terms and concepts such as ‘freedoms’, ‘responsibilities’, ‘statutory law’ and ‘customary law’

Elaboration (1) ACHCS073

creating material for public distribution with a specific purpose and context (for example, an advertisement promoting participation in Australia’s democracy)

Elaboration ACHCS074

considering how personal experiences and circumstances influence their identity as a citizen and how they relate to others

Elaboration (1) ACHCS074

considering the factors that shape the way they meet their responsibilities as a citizen (for example, where they live)

Elaboration ACHCK075

investigating how the contemporary party system operates in Australia’s liberal democracy and how governments are formed in parliament

Elaboration (1) ACHCK075

discussing the meaning of key concepts such as parliamentary majority, the opposition, hung parliament, minority government

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