Magna Carta
The Magna Carta helped define the Australian system of law and government. This resource explains the origin of the Magna Carta, its importance and the rules it carried. This resource is perfectly suited to the Year 6 History Curriculum.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to understand significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democracy.
- We are learning to understand key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and Constitution.
- We are learning to understand the key institutions of Australia’s democratic system of government and how it is based on the Westminster system.
Curriculum alignment
AC9HS6K01
9
Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government
AC9HS6K06
9
The key institutions of Australia’s system of government, how it is based on the Westminster system, and the key values and beliefs of Western democracies
ACHASSK134
8.4
Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and Constitution
ACHASSK143
8.4
The key institutions of Australia’s democratic system of government and how it is based on the Westminster system
HT3-3
old
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
HT3-4
old
Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
HT3-5
old
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
GE3-2
old
Explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
GE3-4
old
Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
HT3-1
old
Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia
VCHHK093
The significance of key figures and events that led to Australia’s Federation, including British and American influences on Australia’s system of law and government
VCCCG008
Discuss the values, principles and institutions that underpin Australia’s democratic forms of government and explain how this system is influenced by the Westminster system
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.