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.
Critically reflect on the role of media in our lives through engaging chapter books.
Explores Australia's national anthem through beautiful illustrations.
Australia’s first ever President of the Senate likely commissioned this gold and bloodstone signet ring.
Students reflect on their learnings from Democracy in a Box.
Can board games teach us about democracy and how it works?
Hear the story of Enid Lyons, the first woman member of the House of Representatives.
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