Local Government and Services
Students are introduced to the idea of local government and the services it provides (e.g., parks, libraries, rubbish collection).
Key Questions
- Identify services provided by our local government.
- Explain how local services benefit the community.
- Predict what would happen if certain local services were unavailable.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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