Local Councils-what’s the purpose? Is a practical classroom resource suitable for use in helping students develop their knowledge and understanding of these elements of the Australian Curriculum at Years 4-7 for Civics and Citizenship and Years 5-7 for Geography.
| Subject Area: | Civics and Citizenship Geography |
| Year level: | Year 4 – 7 Civics and Citizenship Year 5 – 7 Geography |
| Civics and Citizenship Geography markers: | AC9HS4K08 Year 5 The influence of people, including First Nations Australians and people in other countries, on the characteristics of a place. AC9HS5K04 Year 5 The key values and features of Australia’s democracy, including elections, and the roles and responsibilities of elected representatives. AC9HS5K06 Year 5 The management of Australian environments, including managing severe weather events such as bushfires, floods, droughts or cyclones, and their consequences. AC9HS5K05 Year 6 The roles and responsibilities of the 3 levels of government in Australia. AC9HS6K07 Year 6 The geographical diversity and location of places in the Asia region, and its location in relation to Australia. AC9HS6KO4 Year 7 The characteristics of Australia’s democracy, including freedom of speech, association, assembly, religion and movement. AC9HC7K02 Year 7 Factors that influence the decisions people make about where to live, including perceptions of the liveability of places and the influence of environmental quality. AC9HG7K05 It provides a resource to help students understand the way that councils are used to provide essential services to Australians, such as roads, buildings, parks, stormwater and waste water. Councils are also involved in decision-making and delivering services to communities while planning for future needs and growth to ensure our suburbs and regions are liveable and thriving. Civics and Citizenship education is uniquely positioned to provide opportunities for young Australians to become active and informed citizens in a global context |
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