How We Organise Ourselves

Transdisciplinary Theme

How we organise ourselves

Central Idea

Government systems impact the citizens of a country

As an International Baccalaureate world school, authorised to teach the Primary Year’s Programme, we explore six transdisciplinary themes each year. 

Our fifth unit for the year gives the students the opportunity to explore the different types of government structures and inquires into the values, principles and institutions that underpin Australia’s democratic forms of government. 

Students will look into the roles and responsibilities of the 3 different levels of the Australian Government. To assist the understanding of preferential voting and how state/territory and federal laws are initiated and passed through parliament, students will be guided through role play in the House of Representatives.

 Students will then reflect on the concept of being a global citizen. 

Key Concepts

• Change
• Form
• Function 

Lines of Inquiry

• Government systems 
• The role and responsibilities of governments 
• The development of laws
• The Election Process

Action

During this unit of inquiry your child will be encouraged to consider what change they would like to make at school in any of the following areas: school canteen, school playground, school rules, uniforms. They may wish to discuss this at home.

Approaches to learning

• Communication
• Organisation
• Presentation

Learner profile

• Thinker 
• Knowledgeable 

The Year 5 Team

Mrs Janelle Diggins, Mrs Christine Gill, Mr Jameel Marashli & Mr Angus Ross 

The Year 5 Team

Miss Lauren Lowers/Mrs Kate Boston, Mrs Janelle Diggins, Mr Grant Rounsley and  Mrs Christine Gill