Year 8 - Citizenship
Why do changemakers play an important role in democracy?
How can citizens bring about change?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore the different ways citizens can take action and what role this plays in democracy.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the role of a changemaker in a democracy and give examples of what changemakers have achieved globally.
Key Notes
- A changemaker is someone who sees a problem in the world and works to fix it by using resources and taking action.
- Changemakers imagine a better future, take steps to make it happen, and work with others to create positive change.
- Changemakers are important in democracy because they push for policy changes and hold those in power to account.
- Inspiring others to get involved, changemakers raise awareness about issues like human rights and the environment.
Vocabulary To Learn
- changemaker: someone who wants change in the world and, by gathering knowledge and resources, makes that change happen
- 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
- Very few changemakers make lasting change.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A changemaker is someone who sees a problem in the world and works to fix it by using resources and taking action. Changemakers imagine a better future, take steps to make it happen, and work with others to create positive change.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'changemaker'
someone who wants change in the world and, by gathering knowledge and resources, makes that change happen.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Very few changemakers make lasting change. Correction: There are many examples, both throughout history and modern-day society, where changemakers have made a positive impact and lasting change.
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