This unit addresses the following aspects of the key stage 3 citizenship programme of study:
Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens
Pupils should be taught about:
| 1a |
the legal and human rights and responsibilities underpinning society, basic aspects of the criminal justice system, and how both relate to young people |
| 1c |
central and local government, the public services they offer and how they are financed, and the opportunities to contribute |
| 1g |
the importance of resolving conflict fairly |
| 1h |
the significance of the media in society |
| 1i |
the world as a global community, and the political, economic, environmental and social implications of this, and the role of the European Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations |
Developing skills of enquiry and communication
Pupils should be taught to:
| 2a |
think about topical political, spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues, problems and events by analysing information and its sources, including ICT-based sources |
| 2b |
justify orally and in writing a personal opinion about such issues, problems or events |
| 2c |
contribute to group and exploratory class discussions, and take part in debates |
Developing skills of participation and responsible action
Pupils should be taught to:
| 3a |
use their imagination to consider other people's experiences and be able to think about, express and explain views that are not their own |
| 3b |
negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based activities |
| 3c |
reflect on the process of participating |
This unit links with unit 7 'Local democracy', unit 10 'Citizenship and geography: Debating a global issue' and unit 18 'Developing your school grounds' in the citizenship scheme of work.
This unit could link with one of the following in the key stage 3 science scheme of work: unit 7C 'Environment and feeding relationships', unit 7I 'Energy resources', unit 8D 'Ecological relationships', unit 8I 'Heating and cooling', unit 9C 'Plants and photosynthesis', unit 9D 'Plants for food', unit 9G 'Environmental chemistry', unit 9I 'Energy and electricity'.
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