Year 11 - Citizenship
How can we become involved in politics?
What are the different ways we can become involved in politics?
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Unit Summary
Pupils build knowledge and understanding of political systems, government, voting and elections. Pupils consider the vast range of political roles, exploring the impact that these roles can have across local communities and wider society and how they can get involved in politics.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the different ways we can become involved in politics in the UK.
Key Notes
- Voting is important because it allows people to choose their leaders and influence decisions on key issues.
- Voting ensures your voice is heard and helps shape the future.
- Politics isn't just about voting other actions you can take include: attend protests, contact your MP or sign petitions.
- Young people can make a difference by speaking out on social media, participating in campaigns and youth councils.
- Being an active citizen means being aware, engaging with your community and taking action to make a positive impact.
Vocabulary To Learn
- voting: the activity of choosing someone or something in an election
- active citizen: a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes invovled in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference in their community
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Voting is the only way to become involved in politics.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Voting is important because it allows people to choose their leaders and influence decisions on key issues. Voting ensures your voice is heard and helps shape the future.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'voting'
the activity of choosing someone or something in an election.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Voting is the only way to become involved in politics. Correction: Voting isn't the only way to be involved in politics; you can raise awareness about important issues, join campaigns, speak out on social media or participate in protests and petitions.
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