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Citizenship at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 1-6)

Unit 06: Developing our school grounds

QCA

Where the unit fits in

This unit addresses the following aspects of the non-statutory framework for PSHE and citizenship at key stages 1 and 2:

Key stage 1

1a, 1b, 1e

Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Pupils should be taught:

2a to take part in discussions with one other person and the whole class
2d to agree and follow rules for their group and classroom, and understand how rules help them
2e to realise that people and other living things have needs, and that they have responsibilities to meet them
2h to contribute to the life of the class and school
2i to realise that money comes from different sources and can be used for different purposes
4a, 4b
5a, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5h

Key stage 2

1a

Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Pupils should be taught:

2a to research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events
2f to resolve differences by looking at alternatives, making decisions and explaining choices
2j that resources can be allocated in different ways and that these economic choices affect individuals, communities and the sustainability of the environment
3g
4a
5a, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5h

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. How can we get involved in developing our school grounds?
2. What do we think of our school grounds?
3. What are our priorities for improving the school grounds?
4. Making changes