Civic engagement with Matt Cosgrove
Develop a growth mindset.
Use this resource with Matt Cosgrove’s fantastic Macca and Dharma series to help students discover how they can create the best versions of themselves.
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Use this resource with Matt Cosgrove’s fantastic Macca and Dharma series to help students discover how they can create the best versions of themselves.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Look at the basics of democracy and how students can make change.
How can you use media to spread a message and create change?
A look at the reasons why Australia didn't adopt conscription during the First World War.
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