Views on the news

Our interactive game helps students explore why it is important to consider a range of perspectives before making a decision. Students will then apply their learning to two issues in the news: "The Voice" referendum in Australia and the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Use this one-hour Headline to help your students:

• Discuss why perspectives are important for two issues in the news
• Understand the benefits of hearing from a range of perspectives
• Identify barriers which may stop people hearing from or seeking out new perspectives

This lesson develops the following skills and knowledge:

Listening
Step 11: I listen critically and compare different perspectives
Step 12: I listen critically and think about where differences in perspectives come from

Knowledge
Step 10: I can explain how the context affected a news story and people’s opinions about it

Find out more about the Topical Talk skills and knowledge framework here.