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 |
| 1f |
the work of community-based, national and international voluntary groups |
| 1g |
the importance of resolving conflict fairly |
| 1h |
the significance of the media in society |
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 |
This unit builds on the following units in the key stage 3 science scheme of work: unit 7A 'Cells', unit 8A 'Food and digestion', unit 8B 'Respiration', unit 8C 'Microbes and disease', unit 9B 'Fit and healthy'.
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