Current issues and events

Year level: Middle primary/Upper primary/Lower secondary Learning outcome Students learn about other countries to compare lifestyles with their own and appreciate the similarities and differences. Use a source such as http://www.world-newspapers.com/ to read local newspapers and find out about current local events and issues (eg environment, economy, governance, human rights, social events, sport, etc). What are some of the key events and issues featured? How are the reports similar and different to similar reports in Australia ? How do Australian media represent the country?