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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.

Two people, one with short red hair and glasses holding a paper list, and one with shoulder length blonde hair and a blue tshirt, who says 'I can work on my media literacy skills by...'

Resources

Democratic conversation starters – activity sheet

An illustrated person with speech bubbles popping up.
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Civic engagement with Krys Saclier

Civic engagement with Krys Saclier

Use this matrix to support students as they consider how they can participate and contribute.

Civic engagement with Krys Saclier
Civic engagement poster

Civic engagement poster

Investigate the five key areas of civic engagement.

Civic engagement poster

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