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

Year 7 Civics and Citizenship

The Year 7 curriculum provides a study of the key features of Australia’s system of government and explores how this system aims to protect all Australians. Students examine the Australian Constitution and how its features, principles and values shape …

Year 7 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum

Year 9 Civics and Citizenship

The Year 9 curriculum builds students’ understanding of Australia’s political system and how it enables change. Students examine the ways political parties, interest groups, media and individuals influence government and decision making processes. They …

Year 9 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum

Year 10 Civics and Citizenship

The Year 10 curriculum develops student understanding of Australia’s system of government through comparison with another system of government in the Asian region. Students examine Australia’s roles and responsibilities within the international context, …

Year 10 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACHCS074

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

Elaboration (1) | ACHCS074 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACHCK063

comparing some examples of statutes and common laws and the way they are made and outlining the hierarchy of these different types of laws (for example, that statutes will override the common law)

Elaboration | ACHCK063 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACHCK048

using an issue such as water management, education or health to explore the division of powers between state/territory and federal levels of government and identifying the way that conflicts between state laws and Commonwealth laws are resolved

Elaboration (1) | ACHCK048 | Content Descriptions | Year 7 | Civics and Citizenship | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum