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.
Celebrate the amazing cultures that make up our country.
Through discussion and real-world examples students consider simple changes to support sustainability.
Does prowess on the sporting field or theatre stage equal political potential?
How PM Gough Whitlam secured the labor party leadership.
Listen to historic moments from the Senate Chamber.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
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