Learning Outcomes - Primary

Statements of Learning for Civics and Citizenship – Year 5

Citizenship in a Democracy

Students understand that Australian citizens are influenced by, and can in turn influence, regional and global events, including issues of environmental sustainability.

They have the opportunity to:

• explore links between Australia and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including social and political connections
• recognise ways in which current and future global issues may impact on Australians and other people in the Asia-Pacific region
• participate in civic or environmental action to affect positive change

National Assessment Domain

Year 6

KPM 1: Civics: Knowledge and Understanding of Civic Institutions and Processes

Within primary schooling, this KPM anticipates that students can:

6.5 Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens in Australia's democracy.

KPM 2: Citizenship: Dispositions and Skills for Participation

Within primary schooling, this KPM expects that students can:

6.7 Recognise that citizens require certain skills and dispositions to participate effectively in democratic decision making.

6.8 Identify ways that Australian citizens can effectively participate in their society and its governance.

6.10 Understand why citizens choose to engage in civic life and decision making.