Objective

By the end of this lesson, Francis will have a better understanding of the government of Australia.

Materials and Prep

• Computer with internet access
• Paper and pen
• Coloring materials
• Basic knowledge of Australia's geography

Activities

• Research Time: Use the computer to research the structure of the Australian government.
• Coloring Activity: Print out a map of Australia and color-code the different levels of government.
• Government Role Play: Pretend to be different government officials and act out their duties.

Talking Points

• What is Government: "Government is like a group of people who make rules and decisions to help a country run smoothly."
• Australian Government Structure: "Australia has three levels of government - federal, state, and local. Each level has different responsibilities."
• Roles of Government Officials: "The Prime Minister is like the leader of Australia, while the Premier leads a state. Mayors are in charge of local areas."
• Importance of Government: "Government helps make laws, build roads, provide services, and keep people safe."
• How Laws are Made: "Laws are created by the government to ensure everyone follows the rules and behaves fairly."