ACTIVITIES

1) PRETEST

Create a concept map using ‘Inspiration’ to demonstrate what you know about the Government. You are to use the following subheadings: Complete the handout attached.
 * Law **
 * Types of government
 * Laws
 * Effect of Government
 * History of Government in Australia
 * Land**

Save both activies in your G Drive: Humanities: Unit 2, according to MacKillop standards.

ACTIVITY - 29-4

Before completing today's activity, write in your diary that you have a vocab test next lesson. Remember the words for the vocab test are on the wikispace.

1) 3 Level Guide Question. Should Australia break away from the British monarchy and become a republic? Remember to answer the question using TEEC. You can research this question using google. Complete this activity in a word document. I expect this answer to be detailed. 2) Create a PowerPoint on the following topic - Australia's Natural Wonders. Research Australia's natural wonders and create a PowerPoint on them. Once you complete the PowerPoint write a conclusion on which Australian wonder you would most like to visit and why. Some of the natural wonders include: The Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, The Glasshouse mountains, The Blue Lake, Lake Eyre, Blue Mountains, The Three Sand Sisters, 12 Apostles, Fraser Island, Port Campbell, The Grampians and much more. 3) Study for the vocab test. Remember to save your work on the G Drive.



ACTIVITY 24-06-11 1) Answer the essential questions below in detail in a word document. Remember to save it according to MacKillop standards in your G Drive. What does it mean to be an Australian? How do we as a nation express ourselves?  What are the significant events that have occurred in Australia’s development?  What are the significant landmarks in Australia?  Who are Australia’s famous icons?  What are the features of a representative government?  How was government established in Australia?  What is politics and how does the political process work?  What is the structure of government in Australia?  What are the purposes of laws and how are they developed?  What are the characteristics and features of a leader in Australian society?  How does government policy affect the economics of Australia at a local, state and national level?  What is the democratic process and how does it affect Australian society?

2) Think about something you are passionate about. If you're not sure, research human rights issues on the internet. The Amnesty International website is a great place to start. Once you have thought about one topic that you are passionate about, write a speech that you can delivery to the people of Australia advocating for your chosen topic. Remember, in Australia you have the right to speak out freely without the risk of persecution. You will be delivering your speech to the class next week - Monday.