Unit Title: Law & Citizens Year Level: Grade 7

Citizenship, Diversity & Identity

Term: 4 Duration of Unit: 4 weeks (5,6,7 & 8), Week 9-Transition week
Date of Commencement: 5 November 2018 UP to be reviewed by the teaching team by the end of the term and reviewed planner will have to be
submitted to the HKLA/Head by week two of the following term: 2018
Teaching Team: Humanities

STAGE 1 – Desired Results

Level Description
The Levels 7 and 8 curriculum provides a study of the Australian Constitution and how its features, principles and values shape Australia’s democracy. They explore the responsibilities and freedoms of citizens
and how citizens can participate in Australia’s democracy. They look at how the rights of individuals are protected through the justice system, how laws are made and the types of laws used in Australia.
Students also explore how Australia’s secular system of government supports a diverse society with shared values. Students also examine what it means to be Australian by identifying the reasons for and
influences that shape national identity.

Understandings
STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO:
 Students explain features of Australia’s system of government, and the purpose of the Constitution in Australia’s representative democracy.
 They analyse features of Australian democracy, and explain features that enable active participation.

Essential Questions Knowledge Skills

 How is Australia’s system of democratic government shaped
by the Constitution?
 What are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens in
Australia’s democracy?
 What principles of justice help to protect the individual’s rights
to justice in Australia’s system of law?
 How are laws made and applied in Australia?
 How is Australia a diverse society and what factors contribute
to a cohesive society?
 What different perspectives are there about national identity?
Students will know:
 The Australian Legal system
 The hierarchy of Courts and their responsibilities
 Processes in a court to seek justice
 The right to access justice in Australia & elements of a Fair trial
 The right to access justice in Australia & elements of a Fair trial
 Australian Identity & values – key features of Australian
society
 How and why different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities are maintaining and strengthening their identities
and how this contributes to Australia's national identity.
Students will be able to:
 Students identify the Legal system in Australia
 Describe the purpose of the Hierarchy of Courts
 Differentiate the roles and powers of the courts
 Describe the processes in a court to seek justice
 Investigate the right to access justice in Australia & elements
of a Fair trial
 Identify Australian Identity & values – key features of
Australian society
STAGE 2 – Assessment Evidence
Achievement Standards
 Students explain features of Australia’s system of government, and the purpose of the Constitution in Australia’s representative democracy. (1)
 They analyse features of Australian democracy, and explain features that enable active participation.
 They explain how Australia’s legal system is based on the principle of justice, and describe the types of law and how laws are made. (2)
 Students identify the importance of shared values, explain different points of view and explain the diverse nature of Australian society. (3)
 They analyse issues about national identity in Australia and the factors that contribute to people’s sense of belonging. (4)
 They identify ways they can be active and informed citizens, and take action, in different contexts. (5)

Assessment OF Learning Assessment FOR Learning Assessment AS Learning

 Case Study  Research Questions  Reflection
 Examination  Effective feedback  Observation of students’ responses
 Class engagement / student participation
 Completion of class tasks & homework tasks

STAGE 3 – Learning Plan

Week Learning Intention and Content Homework and
Learning Activities Resources
Descriptions Assessments
Week 5 INTRODUCING THE AUSTRALIAN INTRODUCING THE AUSTRALIAN CONSTITUTION TEACHER CREATED HOMEWORK
05/11/ CONSTITUTION  PowerPoint  Research the legal system in
2018- Learning Strategies/ Activities/ Concepts/ Knowledge & Skills  Hierarchy of Courts Indonesia. How does it differ
09/11/ Explain how Australia’s legal system The legal system in Australia Worksheet from Australia? Create a
2018 aims to provide justice, including  Outline reasons as to why the idea of a united Australia became popular table to show 4 differences.
4 through the rule of law, presumption during the 1880s-1890s OTHER RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS
lessons of innocence, burden of proof, right to  Explain the meaning of the term ‘federation’  Case Study  Worksheet 1
a fair trial and right to legal  What are the main features of a federation?  Internet  Summative
representation (VCCCL022)  Explain the process by which the Australian Constitution came into CASE STUDY
existence
 Why do we have a constitution?
 How did we get our constitution?
 Students will learn about the significance and history of the Australian
Constitution
 Students will identify the advantages and disadvantages of having a
Constitution
Glossary of Terms-Courts, Hierarchy, Innocent, Burden of Proof, Plaintiff, Defendant.

Outcomes/Scheduled Common Assessments

 Worksheet
 Glossary of Terms
Week 6 THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA TEACHER CREATED HOMEWORK
12/11/  PowerPoint  Research the legal system in
2018- Explain how Australia’s legal system Learning Strategies/ Activities/ Concepts/ Knowledge & Skills  Hierarchy of Courts Indonesia. How does it differ
16/11/ aims to provide justice, including The legal system in Australia Worksheet from Australia? Create a
2018 through the rule of law, presumption  The importance of having a legal system table to show 4 differences.
4 of innocence, burden of proof, right to  What happens in a courtroom? OTHER RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS
lessons a fair trial and right to legal  The types of Australian courts and their hierarchy  Case Study  Worksheet 1
representation (VCCCL022)  What does Innocent until proven guilty mean?  Internet  Summative
 What is the bail system? CASE STUDY
 Glossary of Terms-Courts, Hierarchy, Innocent, Burden of Proof, Plaintiff,
Defendant.
Outcomes/Scheduled Common Assessments
 Worksheet
 Glossary of Terms

Week 7 PROCESSES IN THE COURT PROCESSES IN THE COURT TEACHER CREATED HOMEWORK
19/11/  PowerPoint  Research the importance of
2018- Explain how Australia’s legal system Learning Strategies/ Activities/ Concepts/ Knowledge & Skills  Worksheet Legal Aid.
23/11/ aims to provide justice, including
2018 through the rule of law, presumption Processes in a court to seek justice OTHER RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS
4 of innocence, burden of proof, right to  What is a fair trial?  Internet  Worksheet 1
lessons a fair trial and right to legal  How can Australians receive access to justice and legal representation?
representation (VCCCL022)  What are the barriers (difficulties) to getting access to legal representation?
 Students understand the concepts of the presumption of innocence
 Students identify the types of presumption
 What is bail and when can it be granted?
 Define the term ‘beyond reasonable doubt’

Outcomes/Scheduled Common Assessments

 Worksheet
 Key Terms: Beyond reasonable doubt, bail, jury
Week 8 AUSTRALIAN IDENTITY AND DIVERSITY AUSTRALIAN IDENTITY AND DIVERSITY TEACHER CREATED HOMEWORK
26/11/ OTHER RESOURCES  Melbourne is a multicultural
2018- Explain how groups express their Learning Strategies/ Activities/ Concepts/ Knowledge & Skills  Oxford Big Ideas city. Explain in detail the
30/11/ identities, including religious and Humanities- benefits of living in a
2018 cultural identity, and how this Australian identity and diversity  Australian Values 20.1 multicultural city.
4 expression can influence their  Key features of Australian society (pages 500-503 Q1-10)
lessons perceptions of others and others’  The Australian anthem  20.2 Australia as Secular ASSESSMENTS
perception of them (VCCCC026)  Multiculturalism in Australia Nation(pgs 504-505 Q1-8)  Workbook Questions
 Who were the different immigrants who migrated to Australia? What is their  20.3 Multiculturalism in
impact on Australian society? Australia (pgs 508-509 Q1-4)
 Freedom of Religion in Australia: What are the Religions in Australia?
 Outcomes/Scheduled Common Assessments  20.4 Indigenous Australians
 Complete Chapters and Questions. and the Australian Identity
(p510-511 Q1-5)
Week TRANSITION WEEK/HOLIDAYS EXAM/TRANSITION/HOLIDAYS Examination Examination
9
03/12

STAGE 4 – Other Information

OTHER RESOURCES