BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 18th November 2014 Page 7 / 7
REPORT SUMMARIES
Job Future (2.35 – 6.02)
A new report has been released which shows that younger Australians will not only be working longer, they will have more jobs in their lifetime too.
Child Rights (6.21 – 9.21)
In this report we meet Josh, a youth ambassador for UNICEF. He tells us more about the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Law Kids (9.44 – 14.04)
In this report, Leeroy, a year 11 student, takes us on a tour of the magistrate’s court in Darwin to find out more about how the justice system there works.
Sun Damage (14.04 – 18.04)
To coincide with skin cancer action week, BTN presents a report which explains more about the dangers of sun exposure and how people can protect themselves.
Magic Kid (19.56 – 24.11)
In this report we meet Sam, a young boy with a talent for magical tricks.
News Update
The following issues were in the news recently. What do you know about the issues?
· The G20 meeting
· China and Australia free trade deal
· Big agreement between the US and China
· Google and the Great Barrier Reef
· Rosetta mission
Job Future (2.35 – 6.02)A new report has been released which shows that younger Australians will not only be working longer, they will have more jobs in their lifetime too.
Focus Questions
Ø What would be your ideal job?
Ø Why do you think young people today are expected to work in a greater variety of professions? How are things different now compared to previous generations? /
Ø What are some different reasons why people might choose to change jobs? Why might they be forced to? What impact can technology have?
Ø Do you think having multiple jobs in different professions is better than sticking with one career throughout your life?
Watch the report and answer the questions
1. According to the report, how many jobs will people under the age of 24 have, on average, in their lifetime? ………………………………………
2. In the report, what are some reasons mentioned why people might want to change jobs more often?
· The desire for new challenges
· Studying and switching careers is easier
· They might not feel so ……………………………………………………
3. What role do experts think technology plays in the job market?
As it improves, more jobs will be………………………………………
4. What is another reason why people might have to change careers more often in the future?
More traditional jobs are expected to ………………………………………
5. These jobs could however be replaced by new,……………………………………..…………………jobs.
6. For some people, multiple careers might be …………………………………………… while others might prefer things how they used to be.
Child Rights (6.21 – 9.21)
In this report we meet Josh, a youth ambassador for UNICEF. He tells us more about the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Focus Questions
Ø Who is UNICEF? What does UNICEF do?
Ø What is the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child? Why is there such a thing as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?
Ø What do you think are some of the rights under the convention?
Ø Why don’t kids always receive these rights?
Ø As a UNICEF youth ambassador, what do you think Josh’s role is?
Watch the report and answer the questions
1. How many years ago was the Convention on the Rights of the Child put in place? ………………………………………
2. Note down as many of the rights as you can:
· The right to………………………………………
· The right not to be treated unfairly because of things like ………………………………………
· The right to ………………………………………
· The right to be protected from war, violence and being ……………………
· The right not to be made to do work that is dangerous or prevents kids from ……………………
· The right to ……………………………………….
· The right to food, shelter and ………………………………………
3. Why don’t kids always receive their rights as listed under the charter?
· Some might be affected by………………………………………
· Some might not be able to go to school
· Some might not have access to ………………………………………
Law Kids (9.44 – 14.04)
In this report, Leeroy, a year 11 student, takes us on a tour of the magistrate’s court in Darwin to find out more about how the justice system there works.
Focus Questions
Ø What is a magistrate?
Ø Which people would you normally find in a court? For example, what is the name of the person who has been arrested and has to face court? What is the name of the person who presents the case against them?
Ø What do you think it would be like for someone going to court for the first time, especially a young person?
Watch the report and answer the questions
1. Mark Christopher, a police officer, says his job …
a. is not tiring at all. b. can be emotionally tiring.
2. Before arresting someone, he says he has to make sure he has enough ……………………………
3. Police officers in Darwin don’t carry guns. T / F
4. He says police officers spend a lot of time learning techniques to get someone to do what police need them to do – what techniques does he mention?
A. Communication techniques
B. Physical control techniques
5. What does Franky, a lawyer, say she has to do for clients as part of her job?
A. Represent them according to their instructions
B. Represent them according to whether you believe they are guilty or not
6. Franky thinks that for a young person going to court for the first time would be …
a. not that scary. b. very scary.
7. Who normally leads a person accused of a crime into the court?
A. Their lawyer
B. A policeman
8. Before giving evidence and promising to tell the truth, a witness is given the option of holding what in their right hand?
A. A law book
B. A bible
Sun Damage (14.04 – 18.04)
To coincide with skin cancer action week, BTN presents a report which explains more about the dangers of sun exposure and how people can protect themselves.
Focus Questions
Ø What are the dangers of too much sun exposure? Why is this a bigger issue in Australia?
Ø What are UV rays? Are they visible?
Ø How can we protect ourselves from the sun when we are outdoors for longer periods?
Ø Exposure to the sun can be harmful, but it is also good for us – how?
Watch the report and answer the questions
1. The school kid we meet in the report shows us a new school uniform designed to protect against the sun – how is it different to the old one besides being a different colour? ………………………………………
2. The new uniform will not only better protect kids from the sun, it will help keep them…………………
3. Exposure to UV rays can damage our ………………………………………
4. People don’t die from skin cancer. T / F
5. By the time they reach the age of 70, what proportion of Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer? ………………………………………
6. It isn’t common for children to get skin cancer. T / F
7. The best way to protect ourselves from skin cancer is to …
a. avoid going out in the direct sunlight. b. avoid staying out in the sun too long.
8. Another important thing to do is monitor any ……………………………………………………………… you have in case they change.
9. Exposure to sunlight can also be good because our bodies require ………………………………………
Magic Kid (19.56 – 24.11)
In this report we meet Sam, a young boy with a talent for magical tricks.
Focus Questions
Ø Do you like watching magic tricks?
Ø Why are a lot of people interested in watching magicians?
Watch the report and answer the questions
1. Sam is 12 years old and only recently became interested in magic. T / F
2. Who is his manager? ………………………………………
3. He receives a fee for some of the shows he does. T / F
4. What kind of work is he passionate about doing? ……………………………………… work
5. He has received interest from talent agencies. T / F
6. He is very certain by the time he is 20, he will be performing magic as a career. T / F
Answers
Job Future (2.35 – 6.02)1. 13
2. loyal to their employer
3. lost to machines
4. move overseas
5. technologically advanced
6. exciting
Child Rights (6.21 – 9.21)
1. 25
2. education (studying), race or religion, information, mistreated, going to school, relax and play, clean water
3. wars, drinking water or food
Law Kids (9.44 – 14.04)
1. can be more emotionally tiring
2. evidence
3. F
4. Communication techniques
5. You represent them according to their instructions
6. very scary
7. A policeman
8. A bible / Sun Damage (14.04 – 18.04)
1. Longer sleeves
2. cool
3. skin cells
4. F
5. 2 in 3
6. T
7. staying out in the sun too long
8. spots or freckles
9. Vitamin D
Magic Kid (19.56 – 24.11)
1. F - when he was little
2. his mum
3. T
4. charity / volunteer
5. T
6. F
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