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Elaboration (2) ACHCK079

investigating why a particular group advocates for change (for example, in relation to gender equity)

Elaboration (1) ACHCK081

examining forms of global connectedness such as digital technology, arts, trade, language learning, employment, travel and immigration

Elaboration ACHCS082

selecting key questions to investigate an aspect of Australia’s political and legal systems (for example, the role of juries)

Elaboration (1) ACHCS082

posing questions which evaluate Australia’s democracy such as ‘how equal?’, ‘how representative?’ and ‘how accountable?’

Elaboration ACHCS084

exploring texts for stereotype, over-generalisation and misrepresentation (for example, how cultural groups are represented in the media)

Elaboration ACHCS086

recognising that common issues may need to be seen through diverse cultural lenses

Elaboration (1) ACHCS087

developing a plan of action using digital technologies that incorporates democratic decision-making processes

categorising the key features of Australia’s system of government (for example, democratic elections and the separation of powers) and comparing and contrasting these to the key features found in another country in the Asia region, such as Japan, India …

Elaboration (1) ACHCK090

interviewing people with connections to a country in the Asia region to compare the values they associate with the system of government in that country with those of Australia

Elaboration ACHCK091

exploring the types of participation that Australia has in the Asia region and internationally (for example, exchange programs, peacekeeping, election monitoring, health programs, disaster management)

Elaboration (1) ACHCK091

investigating Australia’s involvement with the United Nations (for example, representation in the organisation and adherence to conventions and declarations that Australia has ratified)

Elaboration (1) ACHCK092

exploring an example of a High Court judgement in interpreting and applying Australian law, such as the Mabo decision or the construction of the Hindmarsh Island Bridge

Elaboration ACHCK093

listing some of the international agreements Australia has ratified and identifying examples of how each one might shape government policies and laws (for example, the protection of World Heritage areas)

Elaboration (1) ACHCK093

researching the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Elaboration (2) ACHCK093

identifying how international conventions and declarations have shaped Australian government policies with regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Elaboration (1) ACHCS097

critically analysing published material relevant to civics and citizenship topics and issues to assess reliability and purpose (for example, NGO fundraising material or a government information campaign)

Elaboration ACHCS100

developing a plan for action that takes into account challenges, opportunities, risks and strategies to respond to a civics and citizenship issue

Elaboration (1) ACHCS100

using democratic processes to decide on criteria that can be used to evaluate plans for action to addresses a civics and citizenship issue

Elaboration ACHCS102

considering and identifying the qualities of a citizen in a contemporary, successful democracy

Elaboration (2) ACHCK081

debating the concepts of ‘global identity’ and ‘global citizenship’ and their implications for Australian citizens

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