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Studies of Society and Environment Curriculum Development Project
How can Discovering Democracy materials be used in the Senior Curriculum?
3 Resources to Back up Discovering Democracy Materials
Qld's Constitution- Educational Resource Kit
YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament
Queensland Law Society Schools Education Program
Parliamentary Education Seminar Program, 2 - 3 hour Seminars
Parliamentary Education Seminar Program, half - full day conferences
Qld Parliament Web Page - For Schools Section
Workings of the Qld Parliament
Qld Parliament - Exploring Parliamentary Democracy
Youth Parliament
GENERATE Youth Website

Queensland School Curriculum Council - "Studies of Society and Environment Curriculum Development Project" - has developed Years1 to 10 Studies of Society and Environment Syllabus and associated curriculum materials including sourcebook guidelines, initial in-service materials and sourcebook modules for the Key Learning Area of SOSE. It provides a continua of learning through core learning outcomes and supports planning for learning and assessment.

SOSE explores environmental, cultural, economic and political systems in a variety of times and places. The major focus of SOSE is the study of human interaction in a variety of places and times and cultures. SOSE encourages young people to be active participants in their world.

Audience: Primary and Secondary teachers, community
Contact: Janine Gilmour
Email: janine.gilmour@qscc.qld.edu.au
Website: http://www.qscc.qld.edu.au

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Australian Federation of Societies for the Study of Society and the Environment - "How can Discovering Democracy materials be used in the Senior Curriculum?" - includes Economics, Legal Studies, Geography and History.

Audience: Secondary teachers
Website: AFSSSE website http://www.pa.ash.org.au/afssse/

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QSOSE- 3 Resources to Back up Discovering Democracy Materials - expanded access to use of CD Roms; support for SOSE values: support teachers in rural areas through a website.

Audience: Teachers
Contact: Joy Schultz
Ph: 3298 5452
Website: AFSSSE website http://www.pa.ash.org.au/afssse/ then to Discovering Democracy page/ AFSSSE Project 2000-2001/Queensland

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Department of the Premier and Cabinet - "Qld's Constitution- Educational Resource Kit" - including a plain English guide to the Constitution of Qld 2001.

Audience: Yr 9-12 students, teachers, community
Contact: Michael Ries
Email: Michael.Ries@premiers.qld.gov.au

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YMCA - "YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament" - a youth development and citizenship education program run by the YMCA that places young people from across Qld in the role of a Member of Parliament to learn about the parliamentary process and impact upon it.

Audience: 15 to 25 year olds
Contact: Daniel Cheverton
Email: youthparl.qld@ymca.org.au
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Queensland law Society - "Queensland Law Society Schools Education Program"
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- Broker - a quarterly plain English magazine to keep teachers up to date with changes in the law. Student edition also available.
- Resource packs - in 20 legal areas such as current law, case studies, social issues, websites and references.
- SOSE modules:
  - Animals and the Law (Level 4)
  - Families and the Law (Level 5/6)
  - Drugs: a legal and social perspective (Level 5/6)
  - Indigenous Australians and the Law (Level 6)
  - Assisted reproductive Technology (Level 6)
  - Rights and Responsibilities (Level 6)
- Unit series - Crime and punishment:
  - Unit 1: Crime in Context (Level 5)
  - Unit 2: The Criminal Justice Process and the Goals of Punishment (Level 5)
  - Unit 3: The Prison System (Level 5)
  - Unit 4: Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Legal System (in development)
  - Unit 5: Forensic Evidence (in development)
- Class visits - provide guest speakers to discuss law related issues with students.
- Workshops - professional development in legal issues for teachers throughout Qld.
- Mediation competition - SCRAM a mediation competition for Year 9 and 10 students using problem solving and listening skills.
- Research assistance - for students completing legal or law related projects ($11 charge).
- Excursion booking service - Easy excursion planning for the Supreme Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, Federal Court, Supreme Court Library, Parliament House, Police Museum and Ex- Boggo Road Prison.
Audience: Teachers and Secondary School students
Contact: Dr Anthony Gray
Ph: 3842 5975
Email:
a.gray@qls.com.au
Website: http://www.qls.com.au/education/schools.htm
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Parliamentary Education Services - "Parliamentary Education Seminar Program" 2 - 3 hour Seminars containing lectures, role plays, Members' presentations and multi-media displays to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of the processes and practices of Parliament and Government in Qld.

Audience: Senior Secondary, TAFE and Tertiary Student groups
Contact: Graeme Kinnear
Ph: 3406 7917
Email: Graeme.kinnear@parliament.qld.gov.au

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Parliamentary Education Services - "Parliamentary Education Seminar Program" half - full day conferences of professional development to enhance knowledge and understanding of parliamentary democracy in Qld and apply theory to practice through parliamentary role plays and activities suitable for the classroom.

Audience: Primary and Secondary teachers
Contact: Graeme Kinnear
Ph: 3406 7917
Email: Graeme.kinnear@parliament.qld.gov.au

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Parliamentary Education Services - " Qld Parliament Web Page - For Schools Section" - Contains information about Education seminars, Youth Parliaments, State Emblems, downloadable fact sheets, information books and Primary teacher classroom activity sheets and useful links

Audience: Primary and Secondary teachers and students as well as community members
Website: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Education/ForSchools/

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Parliamentary Education Services - "Workings of the Qld Parliament" - A video that provides information of the structure and function of Parliament and Government in Qld.

Audience: Senior Secondary, TAFE and Tertiary students as well as Public servants and teachers
Contact: Purchase from Education Queensland - Access Ed
Ph: 3406 2533

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Parliamentary Education Services - "Qld Parliament - Exploring Parliamentary Democracy" - A CD Rom computer software package looking at the history, role, structure and function of Parliamentary Democracy in Qld. Suitable for networking or printing hard copies of information.

Audience: Primary and Secondary students and teachers as well as the community
Contact: Purchase from Education Queensland - Access Ed
Ph: 3406 2533

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Parliamentary Education Services - "Youth Parliament" - a half day where students can experience the law making process in Qld Parliament by debating a youth Bill in the Legislative Assembly Chamber.

Audience: Yr 11 and 12 students
Contact: Graeme Kinnear
Ph: 3406 7917
Email: Graeme.kinnear@parliament.qld.gov.au

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Department of Employment and Training - "GENERATE Youth Website"- a key component of the Youth Participation Strategy to increase the involvement of young people in Government decision making and community life. Has section on Legislation On Line.

Audience: 15 - 25 year olds
Contact: Linda Ray
Email: linda.ray@det.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.GENERATE.qld.gov.au

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Queensland Government