Democratic thinking conversation starters
Start a conversation about democracy.
Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
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Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
In remembrance of Faith Bandler AC.
The First Nations Advisory Committee provides expert guidance on projects and programming.
Analyse and evaluate the historical political cartoons of John Frith.
Introduce students to the importance of being media literate citizens.
Have fun making these yummy biscuits, and then decorate them to look like faces.
Support students to design their own hero image.
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