Lesson 6 - Contributing to Communities
Year 5 & 6 Civics and Citizenship Exploring how we can make a positive difference
Learning Intention & Success Criteria
Learning Intention: To understand how individuals can contribute positively to their communities Success Criteria: I can identify different ways to contribute to my community I can explain why community contributions matter I can create a personal action plan for community involvement
Warm Up: Think Pair Share
Think: What does 'community' mean to you? (2 minutes) Pair: Share your ideas with a partner (3 minutes) Share: Pairs share one interesting idea with the class (5 minutes) CEWA Collaborate Strategy: Active listening and respectful sharing
Mini Lesson: What Does It Mean to Contribute?
Contribute = to give or add something valuable to help others Examples of contributions: • Helping a neighbor carry groceries • Participating in school fundraisers • Volunteering at local events • Being kind and respectful to others • Sharing skills or talents with others
Activity: Scenario Sort - Helpful vs Not Helpful
Work in groups of 4-5 students Sort the scenario cards into two categories: • HELPFUL to the community • NOT HELPFUL to the community Example scenarios: Picking up litter, Ignoring someone who needs help, Sharing lunch with a new student, Being rude to shopkeepers
Activity: 5 Whys - Why Do Contributions Matter?
Start with: 'People should contribute to their communities' Ask 'Why?' five times to dig deeper: Why? → Because it helps others Why does helping others matter? → Because... Continue asking 'Why?' until you reach the 5th level CEWA Capability: Critical and Creative Thinking
Reflection: Community Action Pledge
Complete this pledge: 'I commit to contributing to my community by...' Choose ONE specific action you will take in the next week Examples: Help a classmate with homework, pick up rubbish in the playground, say thank you to school staff Write your pledge and be ready to share if comfortable
43 more slides available after you open the deck.
Download all 50 slidesMore Civics and Citizenship slide decks
Other ready-to-teach civics and citizenship decks for Australian classrooms.
Australia's Constitution: Purpose and Value
Australia's Constitution: Purpose and Value
Democracy: Key Values in Action
Democracy: Key Values in Action
Australia's Government: Past to Present
Australia's Government: Past to Present
