ACHASSK092

The differences between 'rules' and 'laws', why laws are important and how they affect the lives of people, including experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Elaborations

• distinguishing between 'laws' (for example, speeding in school zones) and 'rules' (for example, sun safety in the school) (Skills: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding)
• exploring the purpose of laws and recognising that laws apply to everyone in society (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding)
• discussing examples of laws and why they are important to students' lives (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding)
• investigating the impact of laws on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (for example, environmental laws, native title laws and laws concerning sacred sites) (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding)

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