Year 8 · Citizenship · beta

How can citizens bring about change?

In this unit, pupils explore the different ways citizens can take action and what role this plays in democracy.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils understand the term democracy.
  • Pupils understand precious liberties.
  • Pupils recognise the role of voluntary, community and pressure groups.

Source curriculum references

  • The roles played by public institutions and voluntary groups in society, and the ways in which citizens work together to improve their communities.
  • The precious liberties enjoyed by the citizens of the United Kingdom.

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