Civics and Citizenship: Power to the People

Level	Year 9-10
Learning Area	Humanities and Social Sciences
Duration	Semester
Semester	Semester 1
Additional Costs	None

Who is this course for?

This course is for students interested in exploring Australia’s legal and political systems, and how they as individuals can play a vital role in civic issues.

What will I learn?

Students learn about:

· Rights and responsibilities of citizens

· Australia’s political system

· How laws are made

· Role of the courts in addressing civics issues

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed based on your:

• skills of inquiry into legal and political issues
• communication skills.
• skills to reflect and evaluate.
• ability to analyse and problem solve.

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Last updated: 26 September 2024