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.
Discover some of the items that have been unexpectedly discovered in the museum.
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
Zines are handmade, self-published magazines. They are a powerful way to share your thoughts and ideas.
Use before or after a visit to MoAD to explore more of Old Parliament House.
Students engage in deep learning as they explore civic participation in a functioning democracy.
Discuss the importance of perspective.
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