Questions for discussion
3rd
Episode 35
December 2013
Saying Sorry
1. Summarise this story.
2. Who was the Australian Government recently caught spying on?
3. They were caught spying on their...
a. Mobile phones
b. Facebook account
c. Online banking details
4. What did protestors do when they found out that the Australian Government was spying on Indonesia?
5. Why won’t Tony Abbott say sorry to the Indonesian President? List the reasons.
6. Why is it important that Tony Abbott says sorry?
7. Do you think Australia should apologies to Indonesia? Explain your answer.
8. Imagine if you caught someone spying on you. How would you feel?
9. What do you know about the relationship between Australia and Indonesia? Discuss as a class.
10. What is the capital of Indonesia?
a. Bali
b. Jakarta
c. Manila
Should Australia say sorry for spying on Indonesia? Have your say in the BtN online poll. To vote head
to the BtN website http://abc.net.au/btn/polls.htm
Eureka Stockade
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When is the anniversary for the Eureka Stockade?
Where was the Eureka Stockade? Locate using Google Maps.
What is the Eureka Stockade? Explain what happened.
What happens at Sovereign Hill?
What was mined in Ballarat Victoria in the 1850s?
a. Copper
b. Diamonds
c. Gold
Describe what life was like for the miners.
What did the miners call themselves?
What happened to the miners if they didn’t hold a license?
How has the Eureka Stockade contributed to democracy in Australia?
What does the Eureka flag look like and what does it symbolise?
Check out BtN’s Eureka Stockade teacher resource. Students learn about the impact of the Eureka
Stockade on Australian democracy. http://www.abc.net.au/btn/resources/teacher/episode/20131203eurekastockade.pdf
Test your knowledge in the BtN Eureka quiz. http://www.abc.net.au/btn/quiz.htm
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Fast Cars
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In your own words, describe Formula 1 racing.
What is the name of the Australian Formula 1 in Schools team?
How long is the car that the students made? Illustrate.
How fast does their car travel?
What is their Formula 1 car made from?
a. Pine
b. Balsawood
c. Oak
Why do you think this particular type of wood is used to make the Formula 1 car?
List the different roles that the students have in making the Formula 1 car.
Where did the team go in America to represent Australia? Find using Google Maps.
What awards did team Odyssey win?
Design and illustrate your own Formula 1 car.
Write a message about the story and post it in the comments section on the BtN Fast Cars story page.
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3900132.htm .
Year in Review 2013
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What was your favourite BtN story for 2013? Explain your answer.
How many Prime Ministers did Australia have in 2013? List.
Name the U.S. spy that made news headlines around the world?
What country was Australia found to be spying on?
The Duke and Duchess of _______________ had their baby.
What church chose a new Pope?
a. Uniting Church
b. Church of England
c. Catholic Church
What AFL team was accused of cheating?
Describe a natural disaster that occurred in 2013?
Who reported for BtN on the Philippines typhoon this year?
If you were a rookie reporter for BtN what 2013 event would you like to report on?
Check out BtN’s Year in Review 2013 teacher resource. Students will review BtN’s stories for 2013 and
put together their own BtN episode. Students will understand what makes a story newsworthy.
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/resources/teacher/episode/20131203-yearinreview2013.pdf
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