Used by Australian teachers to teach government and democracy with no preparation needed; six complete lessons, with all resources needed to teach, complete student work, mark and cross-map the Curriculum components taught, providing clear evidence of learning.
This ready-to-use Australian Government worksheet pack helps Year 6 HASS students understand democracy, the three levels of government, how laws are made, and the role of citizens in Australia.
Aligned to Australian Curriculum v9, this resource is designed for real classrooms, with built-in information on each worksheet, structured activities, and clear answer keys. Ready to print and teach immediately, hand off to a relief teacher or non-contact teacher on a whim if you need something you do not need to prepare or explain!
How to use:
- Introduce the topic using the included lesson plan
- Students read the built-in information on each worksheet
- Complete activities independently or with guidance
- Use discussion questions to extend thinking
- Mark quickly using included answer keys
Perfect for:
• Whole-class teaching
• Small group support
• Independent work
• Homework or revision
• Relief lessons
What’s included:
• 6 worksheet pages (one worksheet per lesson)
• 6 matching lesson plan pages (one lesson for each worksheet)
• 2 answer key pages (covers all lessons, condensed to fit within two pages)
• 1 curriculum links page
• 1 credits/licence page
Worksheet topics:
• Understanding Australia’s Democracy
• The Three Levels of Government
• How Laws Are Made in Australia
• Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
• Case Study: The Impact of Laws
• The Role of Citizens in a Democracy
Curriculum alignment (Australian Curriculum v9), Year 6 HASS - Civics and Citizenship:
* AC9HS6K06 Key features of Australia’s democracy
* AC9HS6K07 Roles and responsibilities of the three levels of government and how laws are made
This resource also supports:
• Civic participation and active citizenship
• Understanding rights and responsibilities
• Applying knowledge of government and laws in real-world contexts
File type: Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx), ready to print or display on screen with no image or font distortion! Prefer PDF? no problem, just select 'Save as PDF' by right clicking the file once you download it. All pages are in A4 sizing, provided as black and white only for cost effective printing.
