Cyber Bullying

Cyber bullying is a growing problem for school age children. The Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 has been set up to provide young people with someone to talk to if they are experiencing problems such as cyber bullying.  How can you protect yourselt against cyber bullying?

Net News

The way people are getting their news is changing.  Can you summarize the “Net News” BTN story? Do you think that people should have to start paying for news online?

Kid’s Ads

Health authorities want to ban junk food advertising during children’s T.V. programs.

1. Do you think there should be a ban on junk food advertising? Why?

2. Do you think junk food advertising contributes to childhood obesity? Give reasons for your answer.

iPod Inattention

Police have begun to introduce fines for pedestrians who cause an accident while wearing headphones or using a mobile phone. What do you think about people who don’t notice their surroundings because they are listening to their iPod or texting on their phone?

Cyber Crime

Today’s BTN is about cyber crime a problem increasing so much that there are now specialist cyber police. What is cyber crime and what can you do to protect yourself from it?

Digital Radio

What do you like about this new evolution in radio – digital radio? What did you learn about radio from the BTN story?

Welcome Year 4

This term in year 4 we will be watching the ABC’s  Behind The News shows to learn more about communication. BTN is an excellent children’s news show that you can watch at any time by following the link below. Post a comment about a show that you might have seen recently.

Behind The News

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