Year 10 - Citizenship
What is our local community and how am I part of it?
How are community identities changing?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils explore the concepts of identity, community, migration and belonging.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what a community is and identify different ways in which we can be involved within it.
Key Notes
- Our identities are shaped by many factors, including nature, nurture, and experiences, and change over time.
- We can have multiple identities that change depending on the situation, such as group or national identities.
- Communities come in many forms, from local neighborhoods to global groups, united by shared interests or location.
- Community involvement means participating in activities that improve the area and support others.
Vocabulary To Learn
- identity: who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others
- community: a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
- local community: a group of people living in the same geographical area
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Being involved in a community means only participating in big events or formal groups.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Our identities are shaped by many factors, including nature, nurture, and experiences, and change over time. We can have multiple identities that change depending on the situation, such as group or national identities.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'identity'
who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Being involved in a community means only participating in big events or formal groups. Correction: Community involvement can also be about smaller, everyday actions, like helping a neighbour or being part of a social group. It does not always require big events or formal organisations.
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