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.
How compulsory voting influences individuals in a democracy.
The protest practice of 'egging' is not new.
Sport is good for our bodies and helps bring people together.
How Canberra prepared for the 1954 royal visit.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Use this matrix to support students to consider how they can be the best version of themselves.
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