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Make a law: Senate

Teacher guide Make a law: Senate

TLF ID M025779

Discover how bills—proposed laws—are introduced, debated and voted on in the Senate by turning your class into a Parliament and doing it yourself! This lesson plan outlines the steps to run a role play in the classroom and includes a video illustrating the process, teacher notes, class preparation and plans for making the Black Rod. The resource also includes guidance on preparing debates, a classroom seating plan and suggestions to extend the role play.

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Educational details

Year level

6; 7; 8; 9

Topics Politics Legislation Acts of Parliament Bills of Parliament Common law Political parties Legal precedent Law Democracy Elections Upper house
Learning area
  • Humanities and social sciences
  • Civics and citizenship

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