How can we get involved in our school community?

How can we get involved in our school community?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore the actions of some well known active citizens. We consider how to ensure your voice is heard on issues that matter to you and how to become involved in the school community and how to help others understand what being an active citizen means.

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5 Questions

Q1.
A community is...
Correct answer: A group of people living together sharing values, interests and ways of doing things
A group of people who use the same hairdressers
A group of people who work at the same shop
A place to live
Q2.
The word democracy comes from...
French
German
Correct answer: Greek
Latin
Q3.
Rights are...
A list of things you should do
Articles that explain what you are allowed
Correct answer: Freedoms we are entitled to
The opposite of lefts
Q4.
True or false, treating people fairly always means treating them equally?
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
True or false, having fair elections is a vital part of democracy?
False
Correct answer: True

9 Questions

Q1.
True or false, Marcus Rashford campaigned for children on free school meals to get food vouchers during the holidays?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Which decision-maker was Marcus Rashford's campaign aimed at?
Health Secretary, Matt Hancock
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak
Correct answer: The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson
The Prime Minister, Boris Raab
Q3.
Which campaign method did Christina Adane use to bring about social change?
Boycott
Lobbying
Correct answer: Petition
Protest March
Q4.
What is an Active Citizen?
A set of articles that protect your rights
Someone in charge, who tells you what to do
Someone who gives you rights and freedoms
Correct answer: Someone who works towards making a positive change in society
Q5.
Which two Greek words make up the word Democracy?
Daman and Delphis
Correct answer: Demos and Kratos
Kyrios and Iphi
Mortos and Philos
Q6.
You are all entitled to rights and they can be referred to as freedoms. Which word also means rights/freedoms?
Captive
Imprisoned
Indulge
Correct answer: Liberties
Q7.
Which article of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child protects the right to express your views?
Correct answer: Article 12
Article 25
Article 3
Article 54
Q8.
True or false, any student can stand to become a member of a school council/parliament?
False
Correct answer: True
Q9.
Which of these people is NOT a key decision-maker in school?
Correct answer: None of the above
Principal
Teacher
You

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UnitCitizenship / Citizenship - What's it all about?

Citizenship