Media and meaning making
Develop media literacy and critical thinking skills.
This matrix has a wide variety of engaging activities to support media making and development of critical thinking skills.
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This matrix has a wide variety of engaging activities to support media making and development of critical thinking skills.
Learn about Georgie Stone and Rebekah Robertson, advocates for the rights of trans people.
Every person can contribute to democracy.
Invite students to reflect on who they are and who they want to be.
Critically reflect on the role of media in our lives through engaging chapter books.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
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