What is an active citizenship project and what skills do we need?
What is an active citizenship project and what skills do we need?
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- In this lesson, we will learn about the term 'Active Citizenship' and see examples of projects people have completed. We will also explore the skills an individual will need to be successful at carrying out an active citizenship project and why working in groups can lead to a successful project outcome.
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6 Questions
Q1.
An active citizen is someone who works towards making a positive change in society. It can be at local, national or international level.
False
Q2.
In which order are the three stages of active citizenship?
Review and reflect. Take action. Investigate
Take action. Investigate. Review and reflect.
Q3.
What did Marcus Rashford campaign against?
Pay cuts for footballers.
Stopping the premiership mid-season due to Covid19.
Q4.
Which US president did Mari Copeny write to so that she could meet him to discuss water pollution in her town?
President Donald Trump
President George W Bush
Q5.
Why is using the media in your Active Citizenship campaign important?
Because if you didn’t use the media nobody would believe in your idea.
You can become an influencer and make lots of money.
Q6.
Which of the following are citizenship skills?
Analysis
Communication
Critical thinking
Representing the views of others
Research