Civics and Citizenship Bands Skills Key Questions Year 3 4 Band Year 5 6 Band Questioning and Research Analysis Synthesis and Interpretation Problem Solving and Decision Making Communication and Reflections How can a local government contribute to community life? How has my identity been shaped by the groups to which I belong? Learning Framework Community Contributor Leader and Collaborator Active Investigator Effective Communicator Designer and Creator Quality Producer Cross Curricula Priorities Catholic Ethos Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Social Emotional Learning Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia Inclusive Education Sustainability Education General Capabilities Literacy Critical and Creative Thinking Numeracy Ethical Behaviour Intercultural Understanding Information and Communication Technology Personal and Social Competence Links to other LA’s English, History (Aboriginal Traditions), Technology
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cross Curricular Priorities Sustainability General Capabilities Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate Engage Resources Activity 1 Explain that local government is usually called a Council (e.g. Cairns Regional Council, Atherton Regional Council, Cassowary Coast Regional Council). Revisit the idea that our Local Council has elected members who make decisions for our local area. Point out that a lot of people work for Council who are not elected - their job is to provide services to our area. Refer to back to discussion on rubbish collection. Is the person who collects garbage democratically elected or employed by council? Think pair share what other services our local government may provide. Read the Handout on Local Government Services (see Teacher resources). As reading, get students to tick off services they have already thought of. Group discussion on other services mentioned and any dealings students have had with them e.g. pound, swimming pool, library. Discuss Big question - What does our local government do for me? Activity 2 In - give students a topic to become an expert in e.g. waste collection, library, art gallery, council environmental initiatives (e.g. protection of local species), care for the elderly (e.g. aged homes, meals on wheels), swimming pool, local parks. (Same topic can be given to 2 or 3 pairs) Have pamphlets from council ready for students to use and show them how to navigate your council’s website. Elicit some inquiry questions as a class: E.g. What is the name of the service or What service is the council providing? Teacher Resources * Discovering Democracy Units - Joining In - Focus Question 5 - Handout 15 * pamphlets from local council on services * council website Student Resources *pamphlets *access to local gov’t website
Year 4 Unit 1: Civics and Citizenship Criteria Sheet WHAT DOES GOVERNMENT DO FOR ME? A B C D E KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING You were able to demonstrate a very high level of understanding on the purpose of local government and services provided by it. You were able to demonstrate a high level of understanding on the purpose of local government and services provided by it. You were able to demonstrate a sound understanding on the purpose of local government and services provided by it. You were able to demonstrate a limited or confused understanding on the purpose of local government and services provided by it. You were not able to demonstrate an understanding on the purpose of local government and services provided by it. You were able to identify with details and demonstrating a very high level of understanding what local government does for different community groups (including groups you belong to). You were able to identify with some detail what government does for different community groups (including groups you belong to). You were able to identify what government does for different community groups (including groups you belong to). You were able to identify what government does for different community groups with teacher support. You were not able to identify what local government does for different community groups. SKILLS You present your ideas on this question clearly and use civics and citizenship terms throughout. You present your ideas on this question clearly and use civics and citizenship terms. You present your ideas on this question in your document and use some civics and citizenship terms. Your have been presented unclearly and/ or limited civics and citizenship terms were used. Your ideas have been presented unclearly and you have not used civics and citizenship terms. You have presented an opinion on why the local government may not be able to make each individual happy which is supported by detailed relevant reasons. You have presented an opinion on why the government may not be able to make each individual happy which is supported by relevant reasons. You have presented a reasoned opinion on why the local government may not be able to make each individual happy. You have presented an opinion on why the local government may not be able to make each individual happy but it was not supported by a reason or example. You have not presented an opinion on why the local government may not be able to make each individual happy.