The student:

• 5.10 – Applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skill with knowledge of civics to demonstrate informed and active citizenship.

Information and Communication Technologies

Students:

• practise ethical behaviour when using email or the internet

• how decision-making processes operate at local and national levels

• how they can become involved as individuals in decision-making processes

• how they can exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens

• how individuals, groups and levels of government are involved in the process of change in Australian communities

• how the purposes, structures and actions of community groups respond to change in Australian communities

• about the responses of individuals, groups and governments in Australia and other nations to reconciliation and human rights

• about strategies that Australia can adopt to address the future challenges of population, human rights and reconciliation.

Differences and Diversity

Students learn about:

• the impact of difference on marginalised groups and their struggle for rights and freedom

Key Competencies

Students demonstrate:

• collecting, analysing and organising information

• communicating ideas and information

• planning and organising activities

• working with others and in teams.

• Knowledge and understanding about civics for informed active citizenship.