Year 11 - Citizenship
Shared values - do they unite us?
How does identity affect rights?
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces pupils to the concept of multiply identities, pupils consider what impact different identities can have on rights.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what the fundamental British values are and what these mean in everyday life.
Key Notes
- British people share a set of values which are called fundamental British values.
- There are five British values which come from our shared history and customs.
- Public sector organisations have a duty to promote British values and this is done in numerous different ways.
- Not all people within British society will agree with the fundamental British values.
Vocabulary To Learn
- democracy: a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf
- rule of law: the principle that all individuals within a state, including government and leaders, are subject to the same laws and must follow them; it ensures fairness, justice and accountability in society
- individual liberty: the ability to believe, act, speak and express yourself freely
- tolerance: the willingness to recognise and co-exist with beliefs, opinions and values that are different to ours; it enables us to peacefully live with people we may disagree with
- mutual respect: treating others with kindness and consideration, valuing their feelings and rights
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All people who live in Britain agree with the fundamental British values.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
British people share a set of values which are called fundamental British values. There are five British values which come from our shared history and customs.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'democracy'
a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All people who live in Britain agree with the fundamental British values. Correction: British values are shared beliefs about who we are as a group of people. It is a requirement that they are promoted by public sector organisations but they remain open to debate, not every citizen will agree with them in their current format.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Citizenship unpacked - rights and responsibilities Study Guide
- Exploring British identity - who are the British? Study Guide
- Identity and rights - a deliberative discussion Study Guide
- Migrants - who are they? Study Guide
- Refugees - understanding their journey Study Guide
- Safety for all - how Britain keeps us secure Study Guide
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