Year 7 - Citizenship
How are we all connected in the UK?
What are our identities and our communities?
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces pupils to the concepts of identities and communities and how these change over time and contexts.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how UK communities are connected and why this is important.
Key Notes
- Communities are made up of a series of important connections, between people and places.
- Family, friends, neighbours and anyone with a shared interest or characteristic are connected in some way.
- Communities can use their connections to improve things for people and ensure they live in a safe place.
- Communication and interaction is vital for community connections to thrive.
- Young people can join the UK Youth Parliament and get involved in trying to change things, both locally and nationally.
Vocabulary To Learn
- community: a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
- connection: a relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else
- democracy: a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- No young people are represented in Parliament.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Communities are made up of a series of important connections, between people and places. Family, friends, neighbours and anyone with a shared interest or characteristic are connected in some way.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'community'
a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: No young people are represented in Parliament. Correction: The UK Youth Parliament has been running for 25 years and holds elections to join. These elections are open to all young people aged 11-18. They liaise with Parliament on various issues and campaign for change as a way to be represented nationally.
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