Introduction to Australian Democracy
Understanding how our country works Year 5 Civics and Citizenship
What is Democracy?
Think silently for 2 minutes Share your ideas with a partner We'll discuss as a class
Our Working Definition
Democracy means everyone has a say in how the country is run All people are treated fairly We choose our leaders by voting Everyone's voice matters
Exploring Democratic Values
Work in groups of 4-5 students Discuss what each value means Think of real examples Record your ideas on chart paper
Key Democratic Values
{"left":"Fairness - Everyone gets treated the same way\nEquality - All people have the same rights\nFreedom - We can make choices about our lives","right":"Respect - We listen to different opinions\nParticipation - Everyone can join in and have their say"}
Gallery Walk
Walk around and read other groups' work Write one interesting thing you learned on a sticky note Place your note on their chart Be respectful and curious
Think About It
How do these values make Australia's democracy special? Can democracy exist without these values? Which value do you think is most important and why?
My Democracy Statement
Write 1-2 sentences: 'Democracy means to me...' Use words we learned today Be ready to share with the class We'll create a class Democracy Wall
Quick Democracy Quiz
What is democracy? Name one democratic value Why is voting important? How can young people participate in democracy?
What We Learned Today
Democracy means everyone has a say and is treated fairly Key values: Fairness, Equality, Freedom, Respect, Participation These values make Australia's democracy special We all have a role in democracy Next: We'll explore how voting works in Australia