Citizenship at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 1-6)
Unit 01: Taking part - developing skills of communication and participation
Section 4: Years 1 and 2 - Working together (2)
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Objectives |
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- to express opinions about a real-life issue
- to recognise that there can be conflicting views and a need to compromise when making a decision
- to take part in making a decision on a class or school issue
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Activities |
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Outcomes |
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- Structure a 'draw and write' activity about the children's views on eating lunch in the dinner hall, eg what they like and don't like about the lunch (including choices and menu, and how they collect the food), and the arrangements for entering and leaving the hall. The results of the activity could lead to a class discussion in a class council or circle time about ways to improve the experience of eating lunch in school.
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- participate in a discussion of an issue affecting the class or school, by offering ideas and opinions and by listening to the suggestions of others
- recognise that there may be conflicting views and a need to compromise
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Points to note |
- This section could be linked with unit 6 'Developing our school grounds'. Another idea for the activity is designing a wildlife area or a quiet area of the playground. If the school is planning new playground markings, the children could be involved at all stages of the process. They could help to devise and take part in a survey of what they enjoy playing and would like to have as markings.
- This activity can contribute to the National Healthy School Standard.
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activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by
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