Schemes of work: Citizenship at key stage 3

Citizenship at key stage 3 through geography at key stage 3

The diversity of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding

Geography programme of study

3. Pupils should be taught:
2. to describe the national, international and global contexts of places studied [for example, on the Pacific Rim, a member of the European Union]
3. to describe and explain the physical and human features that give rise to the distinctive character of places

6. During the key stage, pupils should be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding through the study of two countries and 10 themes:
1. two countries in significantly different states of economic development, including:
1. the regional differences that exist in each country and their causes and consequences

Examples of opportunities for citizenship through geography
[and relevant units in the geography scheme of work]

Considering the religious and/or ethnic dimension when studying housing or employment as part of the settlement and/or economic activity themes

Reflecting on the meaning of national identity in relation to their own lives and considering the implications of devolution (Scotland and Wales) for the social and economic geography of the UK
[Unit 5 Exploring England]

Investigating regional differences in the UK and exploring the effects of differences in development on the quality of life of different groups of people
[Unit 5 Exploring England, Unit 16 What is development?]