What is democracy?

We have watched this video in class and taken some notes about it's main points. For this task you must answer these questions in a clear and sensible way. Try to explain your thoughts in detail, so that any reader can understand your points.

1. What do you think the children in this clip are saying about democracy?

2. What is your personal reaction towards the children's ideas?

3. How does democracy apply in your life?

Children of the dump

This subject links with our Philosophy discussion and our Rich task topic.

You may even like to do some extra research, and find out about these children and families in Cambodia who live in this rubbish dump.

Remember an informed opinion gives you greater understanding of others.

Please watch this youtube clip, and share your thoughts, and feelings about what you see and what you may think could be done.

Injustice ... Justice

This next assignment is to research about injustice/justice.

IDEAS: Stolen generation (Australia), Slavery (USA), Zimbabwe conflict, NZ land wars, Treaty of Waitangi settlements, Berlin wall destruction, Apaertheid (South Africa), Freedom of Nelson Mandela…and many more.

Include facts and references and your own personal points of view – eg An “I think statement…”

This will help you with Rich Task in the coming weeks.

Make at least 1 reply to someone else’s response or article.