Citizenship at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 3-6)
Unit 09: Respect for property
Section 2: Why should we respect shared property?
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Objectives |
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- to consider the consequences of lack of respect for school property
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- Use a school-based example or scenario to discuss the implications of damage to shared property, eg some of the class are preparing for an art lesson and find that all the paintbrushes have been stolen or ruined through careless behaviour. Ask the children to consider what they would do in this situation. Widen the discussion to cover other aspects of shared school property, including the school grounds, and what happens when vandalism or damage occurs. Remind the children that it is the right of every child to enjoy and use school property. Ask why they think this is such an important right or, if anyone disagrees, to give their reasons. Consider the consequent responsibilities on all children.
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- identify shared school property to which all children should have access to further their education
- know why irresponsible or thoughtless behaviour affects the education and enjoyment of others in the school
- respect the rights of others
- understand that with rights come responsibilities
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Points to note |
- Where possible, use real examples of damage or vandalism to school property.
- This activity could be supported by facts and figures about what the school spends each year on replacing lost, stolen or broken items. It would be useful to calculate what else could be purchased if this expenditure were not necessary.
- The story 'Wild life' in You, Me, Us!, published by the Citizenship Foundation, concerns the actions of Anthony, a pupil who, in a fit of temper, pollutes the school pond. The story invites children to examine the consequences of this action for the whole school and to consider the shared responsibility of the class towards Anthony.
- The story 'A lucky break' in You, Me, Us! addresses issues that arise when someone in a class is stealing regularly.
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