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.
Learn about oceans and boats.
Use this matrix with Kate and Jol Temple's books to empower student voice and agency in the classroom.
Analyse how each type of media works – why it was made, who for, and how to read and understand it.
How the temperature was managed in Old Parliament House.
Learn about how we can look after fish sustainably.
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