TASK

UNIT OF STUDY =GOVERNMENT AND LAWS=

YEAR LEVEL

10
LEARNING AREA OUTCOMES

Investigation, Communication, Participation
CONTEXT

The year is 2020 and a new global crisis has hit demand for Australia's resources. An international treaty banning the use of all fossil fuels has effectively crippled the developing economic powerhouses of India and China.

Due to the ban on some of Australia's most productive exports [ like coal ] and a severe reduction in demand for others [ like iron ore ], many Australians have lost their jobs and are struggling to feed their families. The situation is bleak and people are desperate. The country's political and economic systems are on the brink of collapse. There is a need for a new structure and leadership through these difficult times...

ENTER YOU

A well known and renowned political thinker, many people in Australia have turned to you and your colleagues as the ones to find the way out of this doom.



TASKS

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 * 1) As a group, choose the Style of Government you wish to investigate and complete the draft copy of your Concept Map.
 * Once your group has completed the draft Concept Map, follow this link to input the information...
 * You will need to Sign Up and create an account to complete this task. [Click Sign Up and complete the online form that appears].
 * Be as creative as you like and include the final Concept Map in your wiki.
 * 1) Your Group will then be assigned a "wiki" by your teacher Link : to an example template ] that contains a number of blank pages. Your task will be to fill these pages [ by answering the relevant prompts ] with information, pictures and links to enhance your understanding of that style of government.
 * Each member of the group should set up an individual wikispaces account [ don't worry we will cover how to sign up and use wikispaces in class ].
 * Remember that "wiki Statistics" will show who is making a valuable contribution !
 * 1) Design a piece of propaganda for your chosen Style of Government using Comic Life.
 * An introduction to Comic Life will be part of this unit of study and assistance will be provided for individuals in class.
 * This is an individual assessment, though you will have access to your group's research through the "wiki".
 * 1) Complete an Analysis Report based on your Style of Government.
 * Would you recommend that this Style of Government should be used in Australia ? [ Give reasons why / why not ].