Australians All
Civics & Citizenship in Australia
by Anne Vize
available now
Knowledge of Australia — its history, people and culture as well as its way of life and systems of citizenship and government — is a critical component of being an active and involved member of society.
Australians All helps teachers of upper primary students achieve this goal by providing challenging and thought-provoking learning opportunities. The book entirely meets the requirements of the learning standards contained within the National Civics and Citizenship Statements of Learning document.
Features
- The book contains ten separate units of work, each focusing on a topic that is relevant to teach as part of a Civics and Citizenship lesson series. Each unit contains four activities.
- Teacher pages contain background information, useful web links, suggestions for small group discussion topics and activities to extend or develop individual learning.
- The facing student pages contain introductory information, along with activities for students to complete, including research tasks.
- The activities provide many opportunities for students to experience success with their learning about Australia, and to make a positive transition to being informed and active members of their local communities.
- The book is an especially useful resource for students who are recent arrivals in Australia.
| ISBN | 978-1-921454-97-4 | |
| Price | $36.95 | |
| Format | 292 x 205 mm PB | |
| Extent | 92 pp | |
| Level | years 5-7 | |
| Available | now | |
Democracy Down Under
An Exploration of Australia’s System of Government
by Shirley Sydenham & Celia Meehan
available now
A highly relevant new student book, with accompanying teachers resource book, to provide information about the Australian electoral system and system of government for students in Years 7 to 9, and to develop an understanding of, and commitment to, Australia’s democratic forms of government, law and civic life.
The book follows, and is consistent with, the Civics and Citizenship National Curriculum Statement.
Features
- Clear accessible text covering the key curriculum topics
- Student explorations involving in-class activities and frameworks for student research
- Lists of useful terms plus a comprehensive glossary and index
The Teacher Resource Book covers the same topics with further detail for the teacher, plus reproducible pages that provide research and project assignments.
| ISBN | Student Book | 978-1-921613-24-1 |
| Teacher Resource Book | 978-1-921613-25-8 | |
| Price | Student Book | $24.95 |
| Teacher Resource Book | $39.95 | |
| Level | years 5-9 | |
| Available | now | |
