Year 7 - Citizenship
What do charities, NGOs and groups do in our local community?
How can we make a difference in our communities?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils examine what community means and the role it plays at their school. They explore what charities and NGOs do in their community and identify how they can become active citizens.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the contribution charities, NGOs and groups make in our community.
Key Notes
- Charities address community needs, focusing on helping people, the environment and animals.
- NGOs offer humanitarian aid, support vulnerable groups and advocate for social change.
- Community groups, led by volunteers, promote collaboration and provide local activities.
- Charities, NGOs and community groups work together to build healthier, safer communities.
Vocabulary To Learn
- charities: local, national or international organisations which are set up to help those in need or to raise awareness of an issue
- NGO: a non-governmental organisation, non-profit, voluntary group of citizens who work on a local, national or international level to achieve an aim
- community groups: an organised collective of people with similar interests or aims, including NGOs, charities and other organisations within the community
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Community groups, charities and NGOs do not make much of a difference in local communities.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Charities address community needs, focusing on helping people, the environment and animals. NGOs offer humanitarian aid, support vulnerable groups and advocate for social change.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'charities'
local, national or international organisations which are set up to help those in need or to raise awareness of an issue.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Community groups, charities and NGOs do not make much of a difference in local communities. Correction: Charities, groups and NGOs make a huge difference and have a measurable impact on local communities and their success.
More Lessons In This Unit
- How can citizens get involved in community change? Study Guide
- How can communities work together to create change? Study Guide
- What can we do as active citizens to improve our community? Study Guide
- What do we need to become active citizens in our community? Study Guide
- What role does our school play in our local community? Study Guide
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