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Citizenship at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 3-6)

Unit 10: Local democracy for young citizens

QCA

Where the unit fits in

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

1a, 1e

Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Pupils should be taught:

2a to research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events
2e to reflect on spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues, using imagination to understand other people's experiences
2g what democracy is, and about the basic institutions that support it locally and nationally
2k to explore how the media present information
4a
5a, 5b, 5c, 5e, 5f, 5h, 5i

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. What do we know about our local community?
2. Representing you, me and us
3. A visit to the council chamber
4. What do we know about local democracy?