Research!!
There are many places to find information for your project!!
Start at the Library; defining your topic and the question is one of the most important things you can do!
Start with the dictionary if  you need to clarify or understand any words better.An adult, or the Librarian can help.
An encyclopedia will give you a good overview of your topic and the key words; for example Democracy.....
democracyThe word democracy literally means “rule by the people.” It is derived from a Greek word coined from the words demos (“people”) and kratos (“rule”) in the middle of the 5th century BC as a name for ...This came from    http://kids.britannica.com/

By the way, click on that photo!! You might be surprised to find how important it is for some people to have the right to vote....Why do you think that might be? And why these people in this photo??

This is an online  encyclopedia...think beyond wikipedia!!
Remember, every-time you use a source, whether its a website or a book, document the address or details carefully for your referencing. This is an important part of your learning!!

Ah well that link didn't work, try this;
http://vrroom.naa.gov.au/records/?ID=18847

 Aliens in Australia?

http://vrroom.naa.gov.au/records/?ID=18847

Ok, so here's an  example of an amazing Primary source, this is the record of  "Aliens" rights in South Australia last century, and by ' aliens ' the law didn't mean little green people from spaceships from outer space, no!! In this document, the writer meant Chinese people when they used the term Alien.
now that must raise some questions??
Do we still call new Australians Aliens??
How has voting changed Australia??

Australian Museum of Democracy!!
I had no idea that this existed, but by exploring the Archives, i found a link!!
Become curious I say!!!
http://foundingdocs.gov.au/

Check it out, its very important (especially if you have chosen a research topic that has anything to tdo with Democracy!!)

The Assignment for this Unit of Work;

Student Group and Individual Assignment;

Class 5/6.  Voting, Elections and Democracy in Australia

Each class member will need to address three different activities for assessment;

Individually;

1.     The creation of a minimum of 3 blog entries (25%)  These should reflect your learning. For example; what questions has your research raised? Where did you find the answers ? Good websites you have found that you can share with the class etc. These can be completely creative, make a link to something interesting, something you have discovered, something relevant to your inquiry topic.

2.     Personal Learning of topic

    200 word written piece on your topic.

·         This must address the key issues of your chosen Project;

·         This should be word processed with correct spelling and grammar. You may include some Dot points. (50%)

·         Must have 3 separate references. (Where you found your information). You may include some Dot points. (50%) Information about referencing can be found in the handout that has been given to the class. You can also ask the Teacher for help with these, or ask for help on the Blog.

Collaborative group

3.     Group presentation of Project and Learning. (Peer assessed.)(25%) This presentation can take any form that you like. Some examples may be a large Class poster format, a Power-point, a play or role play or maybe a class book for the class library.

·         You will need to discuss this in your collaborative group and decide on this democratically

·        . You may also choose more than one way of presenting your learning.

·        Presentations to the class will be peer assessed and all members of the group need to be involved in the presentation.

Good luck! Don’t forget to check the Blog for additional information, or for asking questions!!

Here's something I found by exploring the archives, a television advertisement for the Australian Labour party. I think it was for an election that was held in 1966, LAST CENTURY!!
http://aso.gov.au/titles/ads/alp-federal-election-1966/


Wow!! what an interesting Ad!! What has changed and what is the same?? I wonder if Goff Whitlam won that election??
What issues were most important to that Political party then??
What issues are considered important now??


This is a fantastic site that is the website  of Australian  Screen archives, old TV Ads, television documentaries etc. These are completely acceptable sources of information for your Project. Again, think about your presentation, and an interesting way of incorporating interesting resources.

Resources

   Resources to get you started;

 (http://www.naa.gov.au/ )

 This is the website of the Australian National Archives; archives are the records kept, like a photo or a document, of important events. Archives are historical documents that may not seem important at the time, but are kept for future generations to think about and access. When we look at our past, it helps us to see our present situation clearer. for example; We all have the right to vote now,(if we are 18) but has it always been this way?? Our archives can help us find the answers through documents and photos. Have a look around and find an artifact or document that interests you.


     I found this photo. I thought that it was interesting because it is of a person voting, but it is in an unadorned room, with no sign writing anywhere. I know that now when you go to vote anywhere in Melbourne, there is AEC "branding' or writing over everything. This looks so simple and it made me think about how things have changed.