1. What Did the Btn Story Mainly Explain?

Episode 34 Questions for discussion 20th November 2012

Royal Commission

1. What did the BtN story mainly explain? 2. Complete the following sentence: royal commissions are… 3. Give an example of a decision made as a result of a royal commission. 4. Explain the following statement `Sometimes governments aren’t the best people to make big decisions'. 5. Why do you think retired judges usually lead royal commissions? 6. What important decision was made by a royal commission about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people in the 1970s? 7. Why is it important for a royal commission to be independent? 8. Why do royal commissions cost a lot of money and take a long time? 9. What is hoped that a royal commission into child abuse will achieve? 10. What do you understand more clearly since watching the BtN story?

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Homelessness

1. Before you watch the BtN story, record what you know about the issue of homelessness. 2. Discuss the issues raised in the Homelessness story with the class. 3. What has happened to the homeless rate in Australia? 4. About how many homeless people are there in Australia? 5. What are students at St Andrews school doing to help? 6. Give some reasons why a person might become homeless. 7. Retell Fabiano’s story. 8. How did Steph and Fabiano get their lives back on track? 9. Brainstorm a list of ways your class or school could help homeless or disadvantaged people in your local community. 10. How did this story make you feel?

`Homelessness is not just about a lack of shelter.’ What do you think is meant by this statement?

Flying Dentist

1. Discus the main points raised in the Flying Dentist story with another student. 2. Where in Australia are the dentists visiting in the BtN story? a. Oodnadatta b. Karratha c. Kimberley 3. Which organisation is helping to run the dental program? 4. Oral health is not an important part of a person’s general health. True or false? 5. What are the kids learning as part of the lessons with the dentists? 6. Finish the following sentence: The younger you can teach kids about dental care the more…

©ABC 2012 7. What percentage of children that come to the clinic have at least one cavity? 8. A filling is another word for cavity. True or false? 9. What is the program trying to achieve? 10.What changes could you make to improve the health of your teeth and gums?

Test your knowledge in the Flying Dentist BtN quiz. Go to the BtN website and follow the links.

Animal Rescue

1. Describe what happened to the koalas in the Animal Rescue story. 2. Why were the koalas flown to Adelaide for medical help? 3. What is meant by the following statement: `Many koalas lost their habitat’. 4. Describe Nala’s injuries. 5. Koalas have a strong immune system. True or false? 6. Why is infection a concern? 7. What other animals are at risk during a bushfire? 8. What are some other factors that might contribute to a native animal losing its habitat? 9. Do you think it is important to help save Australian native animals that are injured? Why or why not? 10. What do you understand more clearly since watching the BtN story?

Research how some Australian animals use their senses to protect themselves and to find food.

Surf Lifesaving

1. Briefly summarise the Surf Lifesaving story. 2. What competition was recently held in Australia? 3. How many countries were competing in the championships? 4. What colours are worn by surf lifesavers? 5. What is Jordan hoping to achieve in surf lifesaving? 6. Describe the training that Jordan does for surf lifesaving. 7. How did Jordie juggle her lifesaving and school commitments? 8. What skills are needed to be a surf lifesaver? 9. Junior life savers are also called a. Joeys b. Dolphins c. Nippers 10. What do you do to stay safe when swimming?

Think of three adjectives to describe surf lifesavers.

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