Civics and Citizenship, Week 1 Lesson 1

Topic/Task: Three Levels of Government Year Level: 7 Lesson Time: 60 Minutes

ACARA Code: Content description:
(ACHASSK193 - - The key features of government under the Australian  Constitution with a focus on:
Scootle ) the separation of powers, the roles of the  Executive, the houses of parliament and
the division of powers 

Learning Intentions/Objectives: Success Criteria/Assessment:

Students are learning to.... q Students will be to name the three levels of government and
 Understand who the three levels of government are. identify one member of each house.

 q Students will engage in class discussion to contribute and

demonstrate understanding of the learning content.
Resources:
• Interactive smartboard
• YouTube video: (Levels of Government | BTN (2020)
• Kahoot
Time: Summary of Learning Activity Sequence (dot points):
4-5 minutes - Read Acknowledgement of country (appendix 1). Display the ‘first languages map’ (First Languages
Map, 2022) on the interactive smartboard. Identify on the map where Kaurna land is located and
surrounding areas. Allow students to acknowledge where they were born, raised or have visited.
3-5 minutes - Read learning objectives/intentions of the lesson and success criteria.
- Allow time for students to ask any questions.
10-15 minutes - Introduce the topic using PowerPoint presentation on displayed on the interactive smartboard.
- Watch YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKh_ynMRmdA.
- In table groups, reflect on the video.
- Watch video again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKh_ynMRmdA.
- Allow time for students to ask questions.
15-18 minutes - Group discussion, encourage questions. Using paddle pop sticks with student names, ask students
questions relevant to the video.

10-15 minutes - Finish lesson with a kahoot game with questions that reflect on the learning of video.