Paying It Forward

This unit will support students to understand the values that underpin Australia’s democracy, the freedoms they enjoy and their role and the role of the government as duty bearers of rights. They learn to appreciate the role of volunteers and Australia’s three levels of government in supporting the community. Students will understand how taxation is collected and how it is spent responsibly to provide for all members of the community. They also learn the value of short-term sacrifices for long-term gain and further develop strategies for short- and long-term financial planning. Throughout the course of this unit, students collaboratively design an ideal community that takes account of principles of accessibility, safety, health and wellbeing. In their sales pitch to community members, students demonstrate their appreciation of the value of taxation in supporting Australian communities.

The following values of Australian schooling are developed in this unit:

Teachers can gather evidence of student learning throughout this unit of work. Activities that elicit evidence of student learning in relation to the Australian Curriculum achievement standards have  been identified. This evidence can be compiled into a student portfolio called “Building our ideal community”.

To support teachers to make judgements about the quality and sophistication of student learning, each topic is accompanied by year level rubrics.
The following icon is used to indicate the activities that may contribute to student portfolios.