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The My Story My Content Short Film Competition is an initiative of IP Awareness and Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM). It provides primary and secondary school students with the opportunity to make a 60-second short film or animation celebrating local screen creativity, and win fantastic prizes in the process.

Learning Experiences

Behind the News Response Questions - 31st July 2015

1. Why do shark attacks happen?
2. What is cerebral palsy?
3.   What is Bronwyn Bishop’s role in parliament? 
4. Trees provide habitats for all kinds of wildlife. Explain what that means.
5. How do the mentors help kids who have recently arrived in Australia?

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Calculate your Ecological Footprint

http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/ecologicalfootprint/calculators/personal/page1.asp

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Canberra Camp Luggage Requirements

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Misconceptions about Climate Change

There are more and more stories about climate change in the news every day. But how much do you know about the science behind the headlines?

Learning Intention:

1.   Research questions 1 and 2, including any unknown words.   

2.   Confirm your answers by visiting at least three different sources. Make sure you list your sources. 

3.   Record your answers in your Inquiry book

Top of Form

1. The greenhouse effect is caused by… 
a) Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing solar radiation
b) Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing radiation from the Earth's surface, and preventing much of it escaping into space
c) Too much heat in the atmosphere
d) Too much sunshine reaching Earth

2. Which of these natural events affect the climate?
a) Thawing permafrost
b) The path of the Earth around the sun
c) Volcanic eruptions
d) All of the above

Learning Experiences

Behind the News Response

1.People in Greece are angry about austerity. Explain what that is.

2.What do you understand more clearly since watching the BtN story?

3.Describe the disruption the ash cloud caused.

4.Name an interesting fact about Lord’s cricket ground.

5.What do scientists know about Pluto?