Resource 5: scenarios
This resource is for Years 3–4, Topic 6 – Improving my community, activity titled What might others need? – give and take of diversity.
Along with this accessible version, which you can either print or use online, we also have the same resource available as a PDF – Resource 5: scenarios (PDF, 82KB)External Link.
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Scenario 1 (completed)
I recently moved to Australia from China with my young son and partner. I want to get a job but don’t speak English as well as I would like. I used to work as an engineer in China. I love art and taking long walks with my family.
Questions with possible answers
What might the person in the scenario want in a new community now and in the future?
Possible answers:
- Place to meet other people from China
- Place to learn English
- School for her son
- Transport
- Employment office
- Parks
- Library
- Childcare.
How could the person in the scenario contribute to his/her new community now and in the future?
Possible answers:
- Pays taxes
- Might teach Chinese language to other people
- Work in the community to build new services
- Helps other people who have moved from China.
Scenario 2
I have lived in the same town all my life. I work in the local hospital as a nurse and love to play football on the weekends for the local club. My mum is in an aged care home not far from where I live, and I visit her every week. I live with my partner and the we love to go out to eat.
Questions
What might the person in the scenario want in a new community now and in the future?
How could the person in the scenario contribute to his/her new community now and in the future?
Scenario 3
I am thinking of moving to a new community that is clean, safe, fun, and affordable. Religion is very important to me. I work four days a week and will need to use public transport.
Questions
What might the person in the scenario want in a new community now and in the future?
How could the person in the scenario contribute to his/her new community now and in the future?
Scenario 4
I live with my wife and two children. Unfortunately, I was in a car accident and am no longer able to work as a builder. I am looking for work that I can do. Swimming is really helping me get better.
Questions
What might the person in the scenario want in a new community now and in the future?
How could the person in the scenario contribute to his/her new community now and in the future?
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