Citizenship at key stage 3    (Year 7-9)

• identify and describe the main issues of the conflict
• select and bring together information from different sources when researching aspects of a topical political issue
• identify key features of a current conflict
• begin to analyse key issues in a contemporary conflict and pose relevant questions

• analyse information from a variety of sources
• contribute to a group discussion
• identify the main differences between different factions involved in the conflict
• identify the social, moral and cultural aspects of the conflict
• recognise the human rights implications of the conflict and the importance of international charters

• describe and, where appropriate, explain significant social, cultural, religious or ethnic differences in the societies studied
• carry out group investigations and construct a broad picture by taking on information presented by other pupils
• prioritise and select information and, using appropriate vocabulary, explain why an event is significant
• understand that it is necessary to have some knowledge and understanding of history to fully appreciate topical situations
• learn that history is not neutral and can be used and manipulated to influence contemporary events
• recognise that human rights violations in the contemporary world are of international concern

• evaluate the reliability of news media and other sources of information
• understand that the internet can be a useful and rapid source of information but can be partisan
• demonstrate an understanding of points of view different from their own
• identify a range of motives for people holding specific views
• participate in group activities, formulating written or oral contributions in a variety of styles
• form opinions about situations outside their experience, drawing from the evidence they have found
• explain the significance of events and people studied, making appropriate use of vocabulary

• understand that legal controls on behaviour function at different levels. That international law enforcement presents particular problems
• know that there is an international community, that it upholds human rights and that efforts to enforce these rights have increased in recent years
• appreciate that the actions of political and military leaders have a human impact and that different groups in society may be affected in different ways
• understand that abuse of human rights affects us all
• understand some of the problems of achieving reconciliation and the skills it requires
• know about the work of international voluntary organisations
• appreciate the importance of resolving conflict fairly

• display knowledge of the historical context and background of the current crisis
• produce a clear summary, making use of appropriate dates and terms
• contribute to a group discussion
• negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in a school-based follow-up activity