Curriculum links – Year 5
The PEO has a range of resources which assist teachers in their delivery of the Year 5 Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum.
Individual curriculum linked resources
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The key values that underpin Australia’s democracy
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Introducing ... the Australian Constitution
Begin your exploration of the Australian Constitution with this short introduction. Learn how the Constitution came into effect and what it takes to change it.
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Introducing ... Australia's system of government
Begin your exploration of the features of Australia’s system of government with this short introduction. Discover how power is shared and managed between different groups in Australia.
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Explore decision-making
Explore various forms of decision-making in your classroom with this activity. Investigate majority rule, executive, consensus, autocracy, and the power of veto.
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Unpack democracy
What is democracy and why is it important? Introduce and explore the concept of democracy with this discussion-based activity.
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The Australian Constitution
Reveal each section of the Australian Consitution with this interactive poster. It includes information on how the Constitution can be changed.
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Choosing senators
Discover who represents us in the Senate and how they are chosen with this interative poster.
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Choosing members
Discover who represents us in the House of Representatives and how they are chosen with this interative poster.
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Forming the Australian government
Find out how the Australian government is formed and who makes up the Executive with this interactive poster.
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The key features of the electoral process in Australia
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Create your own electorate
Consider how communities around our country are represented in the Australian Parliament.
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Federal elections
Find out how much you know about the election process with this fun quiz.
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Preferential voting
Discover why preferences matter on election day with the ABC’s Behind the News.
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Run an election campaign
Experience a modern social media election campaign in your classroom with this classroom activity.
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Unpack democracy
What is democracy and why is it important? Introduce and explore the concept of democracy with this discussion-based activity.
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Choosing senators
Discover who represents us in the Senate and how they are chosen with this interative poster.
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Choosing members
Discover who represents us in the House of Representatives and how they are chosen with this interative poster.
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Why regulations and laws are enforced and the personnel involved
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Federal, state and local
Do you know what each level of government is responsible for? Test your knowledge of the three levels of government in Australia with this game.
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Bills and laws
How does the Australian Parliament make laws for Australia? Revise your students' study of law-making with this quiz.
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Introducing ... rules and laws
Begin your exploration of rules and laws with this short introduction. Find out the differences between rules and laws, and who needs to follow them.
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Unpack democracy
What is democracy and why is it important? Introduce and explore the concept of democracy with this discussion-based activity.
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Three levels of government
Illustrate the three levels of government and their responsibilities in your classroom with this interactive poster.
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How people with shared beliefs and values work together to achieve a civic goal
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One voice for many
This video explores representation. It can be used as a visual aid in discussing representation with students.
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Get involved
Explore ways you can get involved in the work of Parliament with this in-depth video. Find out how you can get informed about the work of the Parliament, contact and vote for members of parliament, petition the Parliament and participate in parliamentary inquiries.
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Getting involved
Take this quiz to discover some ways you can have a say about decisions made by the Australian Parliament.
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PEO poster pack
This set of large posters covers a range of parliamentary and Australian system of government topics. They are ideal for display in the classroom.
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Unpack democracy
What is democracy and why is it important? Introduce and explore the concept of democracy with this discussion-based activity.
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Note: content listed under each curriculum descriptor may not meet all the requirements of each descriptor elaboration.
DISCOVER MORE YEAR 5 CURRICULUM-ALIGNED RESOURCES
For content to deliver the Year 5 Civics and Citizenship skills, discover our range of Classroom activities, print resources and quizzes.
Source information
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), downloaded from the Australian Curriculum website on 2 July 2020 (curriculum version 8.4).
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