This unit addresses the following aspects of the key stage 4 citizenship programme of study:
Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens
Pupils should be taught about:
| 1e |
how the economy functions, including the role of business and financial services |
| 1i |
the United Kingdom's relations in Europe, including the European Union, and relations with the Commonwealth and the United Nations |
| 1j |
the wider issues and challenges of global interdependence and responsibility, including sustainable development and Local Agenda 21. |
Developing skills of enquiry and communication
Pupils should be taught to:
| 2a |
research a topical political, spiritual, moral, social or cultural issue, problem or event by analysing information from different sources, including ICT-based sources, showing an awareness of the use and abuse of statistics |
| 2b |
express, justify and defend orally and in writing a personal opinion about such issues, problems or events |
| 2c |
contribute to group and exploratory class discussions, and take part in formal debates. |
This unit links with unit 10 'Rights and responsibilities in the world of work' and unit 9 'Consumer rights and responsibilities'.
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