Respect matters: 7-10 Civics and Citizenship

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In Civics and Citizenship, students learn about and apply the ethical concepts which underpin Australia’s democracy: equality, respect and fairness. Students investigate diverse cultural and social contexts and develop skills to see common issues through a range of lenses. They explore the role of shared beliefs and values in an evolving Australian identity and practise empathy and respectful dialogue to understand different perspectives. Students plan for, and engage in, civic participation and develop and apply respectful relationship skills through working constructively and collaboratively to achieve agreed goals.

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How Australia is a secular nation and a multi-faith society with a Christian heritage - ACHCK051

How groups, such as religious and cultural groups, express their particular identities; and how this influences their perceptions of others and vice versa - ACHCK053

The values and beliefs of religions practised in contemporary Australia, including Christianity - ACHCK065

Different perspectives about Australia's national identity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, and what it means to be Australian - ACHCK066

How national identity can shape a sense of belonging in Australia’s multicultural society - ACHCK067

Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues - ACHCS056

Present evidence-based civics and citizenship arguments using subject-specific language - ACHCS059

Reflect on their role as a citizen in Australia’s democracy - ACHCS060

The freedoms that enable active participation in Australia’s democracy within the bounds of law, including freedom of speech, association, assembly, religion and movement - ACHCK061

The types of law in Australia, including criminal law and civil law, and the place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law - ACHCK064

Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues - ACHCS070

Present evidence-based civics and citizenship arguments using subject-specific language - ACHCS073

Reflect on their role as a citizen in Australia’s democracy - ACHCS074

How Australia’s legal system aims to provide justice, including through the rule of law, presumption of innocence, burden of proof, right to a fair trial and right to legal representation - ACHCK050

How values, including freedom, respect, inclusion, civility, responsibility, compassion, equality and a ‘fair go’, can promote cohesion within Australian society - ACHCK052

Appreciate multiple perspectives and use strategies to mediate differences - ACHCS057

Use democratic processes to reach consensus on a course of action relating to a civics or citizenship issue and plan for that action - ACHCS058

How citizens can participate in Australia’s democracy, including use of the electoral system, contact with their elected representatives, use of lobby groups, and direct action - ACHCK062

Appreciate multiple perspectives and use strategies to mediate differences - ACHCS071

Use democratic processes to reach consensus on a course of action relating to a civics or citizenship issue and plan for that action - ACHCS072