Year 7 - Citizenship
How can young people be involved in local decision making?
How does local democracy work?
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Unit Summary
This unit explores the difference between local and national government. Pupils consider how governments are elected, the role of local councils and the key people within them.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how young people can be included in local decision making and plan an active citizenship campaign.
Key Notes
- Local issues are concerns or problems that directly affect a specific community or area.
- Campaigning techniques include petitioning, protesting, raising awareness and volunteering.
- Young active citizens take action to improve areas by identifying issues, planning, working together and evaluating.
Vocabulary To Learn
- issue: an important problem or topic to consider, discuss or debate
- campaign: actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim
- action: practical steps designed to try to raise public awareness or influence key decision-makers
- active citizen: a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference in their community
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Young people can't have a real influence on local decision making because they are not old enough to vote or be a councillor.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Local issues are concerns or problems that directly affect a specific community or area. Campaigning techniques include petitioning, protesting, raising awareness and volunteering.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'issue'
an important problem or topic to consider, discuss or debate.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Young people can't have a real influence on local decision making because they are not old enough to vote or be a councillor. Correction: Young people can have a significant impact by speaking up, raising awareness, organising community actions and engaging with local leaders. They can be powerful voices for change, especially when working together and being persistent.
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