Big Ben: symbol of democracy
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How can we explain the significance of the storming of Capitol Building  to the kids? What is a symbol of democracy, and why do they matter? 'Den of Enquiry' is a podcast from Rollicking Politics for 9-12year olds and their adults about democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty that uses poetry to kickstart tricky conversations. Join Miranda Duffy, her kids and their snoring dog, Woof, in the den under their kitchen table as they explore how a limerick can help us to talk about big issues. PhD research based. Critical Thinking, Confident Questioning. rollickingpolitics.co.uk @RollickingP (Twitter) #youthpoliticalliteracy #artsintegration #politics4kids #citizenshipeducation. Recorded January 2021.
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