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House of Representatives and the Senate: Introduction
Key learning area: Studies of Society and Environment
Year level: Lower Secondary
Lesson duration: 6 hours (4 lessons)
Unit topic: Two stories of democracy
Lesson topic: House of Representatives and the Senate
Lesson's overall aim
Students will learn about the House of Representatives and the Senate, with a particular focus on how members are chosen and the role they play in the Australian system of government. Using an ‘expert’ approach, students will research examples of when smaller parties and Independents have used their power ensure a bill’s safe passage through the Senate, as well as when they have enforced changes.
Curriculum links
Links to the Australian Curriculum
Intended student learning objectives/outcomes
Knowledge:
- Develop an understanding of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Acquire a knowledge of cases in which smaller parties and Independents have used their power to ensure a bill’s safe passage through the Senate as well as when they have enforced changes.
Skills
- Research
- Analysis
- Working in teams
- Presentation
Values
- Fair go
- Freedom
- Integrity
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Understanding, tolerance and inclusion
Resources:
- KWHL chart
- How the Senate operates as a check on government (Handout)
- Influencing the legislation (Handout)
