Having opinions on issues - Is this 'good citizenship'? (Talkback Classroom)

Topic: Civics and Citizenship
Type: Curriculum materials
Years: 6-10

Key curriculum links:

Natural and Social Systems, Informed and Active Citizenship; Discovering Democracy; Investigation, Participation and Communication.

This unit of work introduces the National Museum of Australia's successful senior secondary program Talkback Classroom. It provides a way of helping students explore issues in a way that involves active and informed citizenship processes, and is an excellent vehicle for helping students improve their communication skills and confidence, develop informed opinions, and actively engage with decision-makers in their own and the broader community.

Topics include:

• identifying issues
• researching your interview
• planning your interview
• carrying out your interview
• becoming involved in Talkback Classroom at the National Museum of Australia

If you are unable to download the below resources, please contact the Education section at education@nma.gov.au.

For more information see the

> Talkback Classroom web page.