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Print one set of sources for each group of 4 students. Laminate if possible as the sources will be used for several activities.Source AAt the turn of the century there was no social security system in Australia. Charitable relief was provided to needy persons by voluntary organisations, in some cases with the assistance of government grants.The main areas of need which attracted charitable assistance were the 'sick poor', neglected children, old…

Source Nature of source (Primary, Secondary, author, purpose, date, context) Arguments for the introduction of Commonwealth income taxes Arguments against the introduction of Commonwealth income taxes D E F G…

Part 1: Video viewing guide How many Australian families lost 4 sons at war? What is unique about the Watherston family? Complete the following: Son Place of death How did he die?…

  Linked activities: Values of democracy and the tax system (AC v9.0) Values of democracy and the tax system (AC v8.4)

Part 1: Deciding on entrepreneurial qualities In groups, decide on the meaning of each quality listed in table 1. Underline the unfamiliar words and research their meaning. Identify those you think are entrepreneurial behaviours and/or qualities–highlight them. From these, select the top 10 entrepreneurial behaviours and/or qualities. Share your shortlist with another group and discuss any differences between each group’s list. Both…

All 3 levels of government in Australia work together to provide Australians with the goods and services they need. Although some responsibilities of the 3 levels of government overlap, table 1 shows that each level provides different services to Australians. How is tax revenue spent? Table 1: Services provided by the 3 levels of government Australian Government State or territory governments Local councils…

Group Possible activities and/or sacrifices on the home front Why those activities or sacrifices? Possible thoughts or feelings Why those thoughts or feelings? Women (including war widows) Men Children…

What is the division of powers and how do law making powers matter when it comes to the services our governments provide? Levels of law making Australia has 3 levels of law making (also known as 3 levels of government):  the Australian Government (or federal or national)  state/territory governments local councils (also called shires or municipalities).  All Australians have someone to represent them at each level of…