Life After The Oasis - Changing Government Policy

Australian curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 9 Civics and Citizenship:

• The process through which government policy is shaped and developed, including the role of Prime Minister and Cabinet (ACHCK103)
• Critically evaluate information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS084)
• Present evidence-based civics and citizenship arguments using subject-specific language (ACHCS088)

General capabilities: Literacy, Ethical Understanding, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and social capability,

Relevant parts of Year 9 achievement standards: Students analyse a range of factors that influence identities and attitudes to diversity. They reflect on how groups participate and contribute to civic life. They compare and account for different interpretations and points of view on civics and citizenship issues.

Unit of work: Life After The Oasis – Civics & Citizenship

Time required: 120 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate class discussion and coordinate collaboration between students

• Student Worksheets – one copy per student
• Device capable of presenting a video to the class
• Handling Sensitive Topics And Controversial Issues Factsheet (optional)
• Understanding Policy Presentation
•  “The Road Home”, White Paper Excerpts – one per student
• 2019 National Report Card On Youth Homelessness – one set of actions per group

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Empathy
• Social skills

This resource has been adapted from ‘Teaching Social Issues Through English’ developed with the English Teachers Association NSW and the ‘Youth Homelessness Matters Resource’ developed by Janice Atkin. You can find these resources here.