Inquiry Focus – Working for the good of society: Whose responsibility is it?
Guiding Questions:
1. What does citizenship mean to me? (Chapter 1)
Attributes can shape one’s understanding of citizenship
2. What are the functions and roles of government in working for the good of society? (Chapter 2)
Functions of government in a representative democracy
Roles of government in a representative democracy
3. How do we decide what is good for society? (Chapter 3)
Challenges in deciding what is good for society
Managing trade-offs
Principles of governance
4. How can we work together for the good of society? (Chapter 4)
Citizens and government working together for the good of society
Inquiry Focus – Living in a diverse society: Is harmony achievable?
Guiding Questions:
1. What are the factors that shape the identities of people and contribute to a diverse society? (Chapter 5)
Factors that shape the identities of people and contribute to a diverse society
2. What are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society? (Chapter 6)
Interactions in a diverse society and common space
Experiences and effects of living in a diverse society
3. How can we respond to diversity in society? (Chapter 7)
Citizens and government responding to socio-cultural diversity
Citizens and government responding to socio-economic diversity
Inquiry Focus – Being part of a globalised world: How can we respond to globalisation?
Guiding Questions:
1. What are the factors that contribute to globalisation?
Driving forces of globalisation
2. How can we respond to the economic impacts of globalisation?
Economic impacts of globalisation and responses of countries and individuals
3. How can we respond to the cultural impacts of globalisation?
Cultural impacts of globalisation and responses of countries and individuals
4. How can we respond to the security impacts of globalisation?
Security impacts of globalisation and responses of countries and individuals