HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STAGE 3 1 Multiple Intelligences Writing and Speaking I enjoy reading, writing & speaking Mathematical I enjoy working with numbers & science Visual I enjoy painting drawing & visualising Kinaesthetic I enjoy doing hands-on activities Musical I enjoy making & listening to music Interpersonal I enjoy working with others Intrapersonal I enjoy working by myself STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT – STAGE 3 Knowing Understanding List knowledge of Australian Government visit Parliament in Focus use KWL chart Worksheet 1 Outline responsibilities of the 3 tiers of Government using a Venn Diagram. Worksheet 5 Compile a Senate list Make a flow chart for all States and mark of how an election on a map of Australia /voting works Senators Electoral Extension 7 Information Task 9 Design for a new Research Australian Australian Flag Prime Ministers write a Australian Flag biography and a draw Debate caricature. Task 6 Extension 1 Interview a local Teach other member of Government students how an Extension 5A election works Task 9 Learn some past advertising slogans/jingles of political parties Extension 3 Watch Parliamentary debate. Give a rating on behaviour & performance Extension 6B Describe how you would feel if you were prime minister Extension 6A Visualise you are in parliament on a Y Chart Extension 6C Applying Complete General Knowledge questionnaire on Parliament members Task 9 Examine the events that led to Federation create a timeline Example 3 Analysing Draft a letter to your local member Devise action plan to of parliament on an Lobby against a Law issue in the Extension 10 community Extension 5B Draw a floor plan of Who’s who & who’s where in chambers. Worksheet 7 House of Reps Senate Design and make a poster for the upcoming mock election Task 9 Set up a polling booth and run an election Task 9 Select music theme for your political party 2 Evaluating Evaluate different Government systems in the world Worksheet 2 World Parliaments Evaluate Parliament House using facts and figures e.g. time and costing to build Parliament House Extension 8 View images of Mace, Black Rod Despatch Box from Signatures of Oz . Assess their significance – draw your own illustration with captions Extension 4 Form Political Party and present candidates speech Task 9 Offer feedback to candidates regarding their speech Task 9 Make up a jingle for your party in groups Perform your jingle at an assembly. Have others review it. In a group outline your view to resolving current controversial State Government issue or Debate a current controversial issue for Australian Federal Government Extension 5 C & D Explain how you would Mind map key points feel if ‘Freedoms and learnt about Rights’ were removed. Government Worksheet 10 Evaluation Shaded cells are suggested core activities Creating Role play the passing of a bill. Role Play Task 8 Answer questions on Australia’s Constitution Worksheet 4 Predict what will happen if Australia becomes a republic Extension 2 Carry out a SWOT analysis on the Government Unit Evaluation Multiple Intelligences and Blooms Taxonomy Overview: This matrix provides opportunities for students to use Multiple Intelligences and Blooms Taxonomy skills to investigate the people and processes involved in Federal, State and Local Governments. The unit focuses on the responsibilities of different levels of Government and how Parliament and the people in Parliament work. It is designed to compliment and/or supplement the existing T.E.S.S. Unit of Work. Each cell of the matrix provides a suggested learning activity, suggested core units (shaded grey) can be teacher directed or student directed. All activities can be altered or extended according to the needs of the class or individual learner. Foundation Statement Change and Continuity, Cultures, Environments, Social Systems and Structures Students explore the principles of Australian democracy and explain its development over time. They investigate significant events in Australia's past and explain the implications for the development of Australian identity, heritage and cultural diversity. They locate information from a variety of primary and secondary sources, presenting their findings in a range of ways. Students explain how shared culture, heritage and language, including those of Aboriginal peoples, contribute to Australian and community identity. They explore cultural diversity by examining how cultures change through interactions with other cultures and the environment. Students analyse Australian and global environments, identifying environmental issues and problems and they explore in which individuals and groups can contribute to solutions for these. They investigate human interactions with environments and recognise ecologically sustainable development. Students recognise various beliefs and practices and explain how these influence interactions with environments. They sketch, label and use maps, applying appropriate conventions and terminology. Students identify Australia's social and economic connection to the world and the rights and responsibilities of Australian and global citizens. They examine decision-making processes at state and federal levels and explain the structures, roles and responsibilities of government. They examine changes in work practices and the rights and responsibilities of producers and users of goods and services. Students apply knowledge of participatory democracy to formulate plans and create possible solutions illustrating fairness and social justice for school, local, national and global problems. 3 Integrated Links and Outcomes H.S.I.E: CCS3.1 Explains the significance of particular people, groups, places, actions and events in the past in developing Australian identities and heritage. CCS3.2 Explains the development of the principles of Australian democracy. SSS3.8 Explains the structures, roles, responsibilities and decision making processes of State and federal governments and explains why Australians value fairness and socially just principles. ENS3.6 Explains how various beliefs and practices influence the ways in which people interact with, change and value their environment. English TS3.1 Communicates effectively for a range of purposes and with a variety of audiences to express well developed, well organised ideas dealing with more challenging topics. TS3.2 Interacts productively and with autonomy in pairs and groups of various sizes and composition, uses effective oral presentation skills and strategies and listens attentively. RS3.5 Reads independently an extensive range of texts with increasing content demands and responds to themes and issues. RS3.6 Uses a comprehensive range of skills and strategies appropriate to the type of text being read. WS3.9 Produces a wide range of well-structured and well-presented literary and factual texts for a wide variety of purposes and audiences using increasingly challenging topics, ideas, issues and written language features. WS3.12 Produces text in a fluent and legible style and uses computer technology to present these effectively in a variety of ways. Science INVS3.7 Conducts their own investigations and makes judgments based on the results of observing, questioning, planning, predicting, testing, collecting, recording and analysing data, and drawing conclusions. UTS3.9 Evaluates, selects and uses a range of equipment, computer-based technology, materials and other resources to meet the requirements and constraints of investigation and design tasks. Maths M3.7 Construct and interpret timetables and timelines in real-life situations. WS3.12 Produces texts in a fluent and legible style and uses computer technology to present these effectively in a variety of ways. WM3.1 Extends a mathematical investigation by asking ‘what if’ questions. WM3.2 Selects & uses appropriate problem solving strategies to complete investigations. WM3.3 Uses mathematical terminology and some conventions to explain, interpret and represent mathematical situations in a variety of ways. 4 WM3.6 Selects appropriate technology and uses it to help carry out mathematical investigations. S3.4 Uses simple coordinates or compass points to describe position, and marks out points on a grid. Creative Arts VAS3.1 Investigates subject matter in an attempt to represent likenesses of things in the world. VAS3.2 Makes artworks for different audiences, assembling materials in a variety of ways. MUS3.2 Improvises, experiments, selects, combines and orders sound using musical concepts. MUS3.3 Notates and discusses own work and the work of others. MUS3.4 Identifies the use of musical concepts and symbols in a range of musical styles. PD PE Health COS3.1 Communicates confidently in a variety of situations. DMS3.2 Makes informed decisions and accepts responsibility for consequences. INS3.3 Acts in ways that enhance the contribution of self and others in a range of cooperative situations. PSS3.5 Suggests, considers and selects appropriate alternatives when resolving problems. Resources The Board’s website (http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au) lists current available resources such as some selected background information sheets, websites, texts and other material to support this unit. The Australian Electoral Commission and the Parliamentary Education Office (PEO), for current resources. Australian Electoral Commission — Division of the Returning Officer; Parliamentary Education and Community Relations. Discovering Democracy units of work (Curriculum Corporation, 1998), eg ‘People Power’. Excursions to parliaments and the Electoral Education Centre in Canberra and/or Sydney. The Parliamentary Education Office’s kit Class Parliament, to establish a school parliament. The CD-ROM Parliament Stack. Media texts on issues related to government or involving government decision-making 5 Government / Democracy Web Sites Parliament in Focus http://www.peo.gov.au/kidsview/menu.html Parliament of Australia http://www.aph.gov.au/ Parliament of NSW: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/web/common.nsf/V3Home World Parliaments: http://www.knesset.gov.il/portal/eng/parls_eng.htm Electoral Information http://electionresources.org/australia.html#AU Democracy Timeline http://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/timeline.asp Lobbying against a law: http://www.peo.gov.au/archive/tws/tws0498.htm Signatures of Oz http://www.peo.gov.au/kidsview/signatures/interactive.html Constitution http://www.aph.gov.au/parl.htm Australian Prime Ministers (2) http://www.pm.gov.au/your_pm/prime_ministers.html Australian Flag Debate http://www.ausflag.com.au/info/flagsamnd.html Australian Prime Ministers http://primeministers.naa.gov.au/meetpm.asp Mind Map 2: http://www.peterussell.com/mindmaps/mindmap.html Floor Plan of the House of Representatives: http://www.aph.gov.au/house/work/chamber.htm Floor Plan of the Senate: http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/general/chamber.htm Senators http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/senators/index.htm Webcast of Parliamentary Debate: http://www.aph.gov.au/live/webcast3.asp Role Play Scripts: http://www.peo.gov.au/resources/for_teachers/role-plays.html Parliament House http://www.peo.gov.au/resources/building.html Human Rights http://www.hreoc.gov.au/youthchallenge/unit1/stage3/resource_undec.html Other Websites KWL Chart: http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/learning/lr2kwl.htm Y Chart: http://www.education.tas.gov.au/english/ycharts.htm SWOT Analysis: http://www.myread.org/monitoring_swot.htm Mind Map http://www.jcu.edu.au/studying/services/studyskills/mindmap/index.html 6 Task/ s Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Learning Experiences List prior knowledge of Australian Government Before the Unit begins ask students to write down in point form what they know about Government. Next ask students to list what they want learn. Complete answers in KWL chart Worksheet 1. Students may like to view the Parliament in Focus website for an introduction into Government. The ‘what I have learned’ will be completed at the end of the Unit. Complete a title page for work book Extension 1. Read the Australian Flag Debate Your job is to design a new one Review different Government systems in the world Read/Research the various forms of Government from encyclopaedias and/or internet resources. World Parliaments/Forms of Government From the information gained: List in point form the main basis of that Government style List an example country. Add an illustration or image Complete Worksheet 2 Extension A) Australia is thinking of becoming a Republic – write what your thoughts are Creating a timeline of events to Federation in 1901 Students examine a variety of Australian History timeline books and internet Democracy Timeline as a starting point to the events that occurred to the lead up to Federation in 1901. Students select important events using research techniques and skills Example 3 Extension View footage of past Political campaigns – listen to jingles and themes Make up a music theme and/or jingle for your own Political Party Perform at assembly Examining Australia’s Constitution Teacher to read or provide a copy of the general introduction to the Australian Constitution to students. Students are to answer/discuss listed question from Worksheet 4 Students may pose further questions for answering/debating Extension View Signatures of Oz compose images of mace, black rod and despatch box – list significance and value - Draw illustrations with captions 7 Date Task 5 Comparing responsibilities of the 3 tiers of Government Divide the class into 3 groups each group has the responsibility of one tier of government. Provide resources which list the responsibilities of each of the 3 tiers of Government. Each group will write the responsibilities on coloured post it notes (different colours for each tier) and place in a circle drawn on butchers paper At the end of an allocated time all students come together to collate information and determine which responsibilities overlap Start with Federal and State – overlapping each circle and placing any that are the same in the centre section Repeat for State and Local Governments Overlap all three and select any responsibilities that appear for all 3 tiers and transfer information to Venn Diagram Worksheet 5 Extension A. Interview a local member of Government on community issues or B. Draft a letter to local member of Parliament on a Community issue. C. In a group outline a view on resolving a current controversial State Government issue D. Make a debate out of one of the more controversial Federal Government Issues Task 6 Biography of Australian Prime Ministers Students research one Prime Minister and complete a biography 1. Add a caricature (cartoon image) to complete your biography Extension A. Describe how you would feel if you were Prime Minister B. Watch a Parliamentary debate – give an opinion on behaviour/performance C. Visualize yourself in Parliament Complete a Y Chart Task 7 Who’s who & who’s where in chambers View floorplan of House of Reps Senate Worksheet 7 Research the position names of Members of Parliament and personnel Attempt to complete placement of members correctly into floorplan Answers can be checked against the web site. Extension Compile a list of 15 Senators Names Senators. Mark where they are from on map of Australia Task Sheet 7B Task 8 Debating a Bill Use the Parliament Education Office Debating a Bill and select a ‘bill’ suitable to your age group / needs or relevant to you school Proceed through all the aspects to make that bill a law. Use (simple) 8 Task 9 Task 10 costumes and place classroom seating similar to that researched in Who’s who and Who’s Where in Chambers. Extension Examine Parliament House facts and Figures list the costs to build / Time it took to build etc for a “Did you know Sheet!” Election Read Electoral Information Prepare all steps for a mock election Call an election candidates announced Start campaigning through school media and meetings Prepare and listen to speeches Enrol on the electoral roll Prepare for election day and polling booth – posters / flyers etc Having your name marked off the roll Filling in a ballot, placing it in the ballot box, Results tallied and election declared Extension Complete a general knowledge questionnaire on Politicians and Government personnel Task 9 Human Rights Discuss and define each of Human rights: Have students discuss how they would feel if a right was removed What would be the consequences Students to write in point form their opinions and views Worksheet 10 Extension Read how to Lobbying against a Law Devise an action plan is a law impacts on you negatively Evaluation Carry out a SWOT analysis on the Unit of Work SWOT analysis is a framework for analysing the Strengths (S) and Weaknesses (W), and the Opportunities (O) and Threats (T) faced. It will help to identify areas/focus/topics for further work. Begin with a question/statement, eg ‘How informative was this unit on Government?’ Identify activities/ practices in Strengths and Weaknesses. Then identify ideas and potential problems in Opportunities and Threats. Mind map the key points learnt during the Unit 9 WORKSHEETS EXAMPLES AND INFORMATION 10 Name:__________________ Outcome (RS3.5) (CCS3.2) (SSS3.8) KWL Chart on Government What I know What I want to know 11 Worksheet 1 What I want to Learn (find out) Name _________________ Outcome VAS3.2 Activity 1 Australian Flag Debate Extension After reading the Australian Flag Debate it is your job to design a new Australian flag. Have a competition within the class to see which flag wins ! 12 Name ____________________ Outcomes (TS3.1) (WS3.9) (ENS3.6) Different Forms of Government Worksheet 2 Research the various forms of Government from encyclopedias and/or internet resources. Such as World Parliaments or Forms of Government From the information gained: list in point form the main basis of that Government style list an example country. Add an illustration or image 13 Name _____________________________ Date ________________ Australia has considered becoming a republic. What is your opinion ? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 14 Name _____________________ Worksheet 3 Outcomes (TS3.1) (WS3.9) (CCS3.1) ( M3.7) Timeline Information - Example Review a variety of timelines e.g. Democracy Timeline Re create a timeline with significant events that lead up to Federation in 1901 and beyond 1788 First Fleet arrived and began as British convict settlement in New South Wales. 1802 Settlers move into Victoria 1803 Settlers move into Van Dieman’s Land (Tasmania) 1824 A penal settlement was established in QLD, VIC and TAS all part of NSW 1825 Van Dieman’s land became a separate colony 1850 Australian Colonies Act passed by British Parliament 1851 Victoria separated from New South Wales 1855 Van Dieman’s Land renamed Tasmania 1856 Self Government achieved for New South Wales 1859 Queensland separated from New South Wales 1889 Sir Henry Parkes made a speech for a ‘great national government of all Australia’ 1899 1901 Australian colonies (except WA) voted to become a Federation (now known as the Commonwealth of Australia) Commonwealth of Australia proclaimed 1902 Voting rights given to women but Aboriginal people denied voting rights 1901 Opening of Parliament in Melbourne 1908 National Capital site selected in the Yass district 1911 Responsibility for Northern Territory transferred from Sth Australia to Commonwealth Government 1912 Walter Burley Griffith won competition to design the federal capital 1913 Federal capital named Canberra 1921 Edith Cowan (WA) first woman elected to an Australian Parliament 1924 Federal Cabinet met in Canberra for first time 1927 Duke of York (later King George VI opened Parliament in Canberra 2001 Centenary of Federation 15 Name ___________________ Outcomes: (SSS3.8) (RS3.5) (RS3.6) WS3.9) Australia Constitution Worksheet 4 Read and discuss our Constitution in a classroom situation then attempt the following questions. Q: Why do we have a constitution? ____________________________________________________ Q: Can the Constitution be changed? ___________________________________________________ Q: What are the Main Provisions of the Australian Constitution? ____________________________________________________ Q: What is the responsibility and role of The Governor-General? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Q: How does a representative Government work? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 16 Part 2 Q: What are the two houses of Parliament? ____________________________________________________ Q: What is the role of the High Court? ____________________________________________________ Q: What does the Constitution require us to do? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 17 The Australian Constitution Answers The answers below are full and comprehensive answers. The students answers may be brief and one or two points. Q: Why do we have a constitution? A: Australian Constitution sets out the structure and functions of the Australian Government. It created the Commonwealth of Australia which changed the original British colonies into six Australian states. Under the Constitution each state and territory also kept its own constitution for its State Government. Q: Can the Constitution be changed? A: The words of constitutions can be changed. A proposed change to the Constitution must be passed by both houses of Parliament and then by the people of Australia in a referendum. The Constitution can only be changed if a majority of the people in a majority of the states vote to pass the proposed change in the referendum. Q What are the Main Provisions of the Australian Constitution ? A: To have the Governor-General to represent the Crown as Head of State A: To have a Representative Government A To have two Houses of Federal Parliament A: To have a Judicial System of checks by way of the High Court Q 1b: What is the responsibility and role of The Governor-General? A: * opens each new Parliament and reads a speech which sets out the reasons for calling Parliament together * must sign all bills passed by Parliament before they can become law * approves the appointment of senior judges and other officials * signs regulations and many other actions which Ministers must carry out * is Commander in Chief of the armed forces. Q2b: How does a representative Government work ? A: * members of Parliament are elected * voters are regularly given a choice when they go to the ballot box 18 Constitution Answers continued Q3b: What are the two houses in Parliament ? The House of Representatives the members of this house are elected by people in electorates with approximately equal populations this house has the sole power for originating and amending all bills concerning revenue and taxation Senate One of the concerns in creating a Federal Parliament was that the States would power than the Federal Government. For this reason, the Senate which has equal numbers of members from each of the States is a powerful house. It has to agree with the House of Representatives before legislation can be passed. The senate can block supply i.e. not give the Government the money needed to govern Q: What is the role of the High Court ? The High Court (which is made up of seven judges) has the overriding authority to interpret the Constitution and resolve problems arising from the division of responsibilities between State and Federal Parliaments. Q: What does the Constitution require us to do ? A: Obedience to the Constitution by both Citizen and the Government Parliament makes the laws which citizens must obey Parliament itself must also operate within the Constitutional limits 19 Name _____________ Outcome(RS3.5) (UTS3.9) (VAS3.2) Signatures of Oz Extension Task 4 View the Signatures of Oz interactive website to see an image of the mace, despatch box and black rod. Your task is to draw an illustration of each of these items with accompanying captions. Mace: _____________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Black Rod: __________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Despatch Box _________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 20 Name ____________ Outcomes (TS3.2) (RS3.6) SSS3.8) (WM3.1) (W.M3.2) 3 Tiers of Government Worksheet 5 Determine those responsibilities that are uniquely Federal Government State and Local Governments. Write in the relevant circle. Any responsibilities that overlap – list in the ‘overlapping’ sections. Federal Government State Government 21 Local Government Name ___________ Outcome: (CCS3.1) (WS3.9) Biography of Australian Prime Minister - Information Locate information from Your Prime Ministers or Prime Ministers websites and complete a biography. A biography consists of : 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Full Name + Date of Birth/death + Place of Birth/Death Family Details (where they lived went to school) Occupation and/or area of Study prior to becoming Prime Minister What Political Party and what seat When they became/stopped being Prime Minister Political achievements Interesting facts 22 Name ______________ Outcome (COS3.1) Extension Sheet 6 Being In Parliament After viewing a Parliamentary debate, visualise yourself sitting in Parliament. Write down what it would be like! Y Chart Looks Like Feels Like Sounds Like 23 Name: ________________ Outcomes; (RS3.6) (WM3.2) Worksheet 7 Who’s Who and Who’s Where in Chambers Task: Below is an outline of both the House of Representative and the Senate seating arrangements or Floor plan. Using information from readings and research locate the position of members of Parliament and Senators as well as office and administrative personnel When you are done check your work against the 2 websites listed below Websites: House of Representatives: http://www.aph.gov.au/house/work/chamber.htm Senate: http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/general/chamber.htm 24 Name _________________ Outcomes: (SSS3.8) (RS3.6) (UTS3.9) (S3.4) Extension Task 7B Senate List List 15 Senators in the box. Locate where they are from and mark the location number on the map. Don’t forget to mark in state boundaries. 1. Senators List 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15 25 Name ______________ Outcome: (INVS3.7) Task 8 Did you Know These Facts about Parliament House ! 26 Name: ________________ Outcomes (SSS3.8) (RS3.6) (UTS3.9) Task 9 General Knowledge Questionnaire After all the work we have done in this Unit you should be familiar with the names of these people. Have a go and see how well you can remember the important names of out Politicians and Government officials ! Title Name of Person Governor-General Prime Minister Party/coalition in Government Leader of the opposition Name of Opposition party/ies Premier of NSW Our Commonwealth Electoral Division name/s The Federal Member of Parliament The Chief Justice of the High Court High Court Judge 27 General Knowledge Questionnaire Answers Title Person Governor-General Major General Jeffery Prime Minister John Howard Party/coalition in Government Liberal Party Leader of the opposition Kim Beazley Name of Opposition party/ies Labour Party Premier of NSW Morris Iemma Our Commonwealth Electoral Division name/s Varies with location The Federal Member of Parliament Varies with Location The Chief Justice of the High Court Chief Justice Gleeson High Court Judge Michael Donald Kirby 28 Name: _______________ Outcomes:(CCS3.2) (UTS3.9) (WS3.9) HUMAN RIGHTS Worksheet 10 We all have a number of basic Human Rights. However in some countries these rights are denied. Fortunately, as Australians we do live in a ‘lucky’ country in many ways. Look at our ‘Rights and Freedoms’ under Australian Law and discuss what they mean: A right to vote Freedom of worship A right to feel safe Freedom of speech A right to trial by jury Freedom of movement A right to own property Freedom of association A right to an education Freedom from discrimination Then determine what would happen if that right was removed – what would be the consequences? Who would be affected? How would it make you feel ? Unsafe, insecure, considered unequal amongst other people in the community/state/country? What if these rights were removed ... What is your opinion. A right to vote: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ A right to feel safe: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ A right to trial by jury: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 29 Part 2 A right to own property: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ A right to an education: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Freedom of worship: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Freedom of speech: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Freedom of movement: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Freedom of association: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Freedom from discrimination: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 30 Name __________ Evaluation SWOT ANALYSIS Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats 31 Mind Map List the things that you have learnt about State and Federal Government Australian Government 32 33