Year 8 Citizenship

In this lesson, we will explore the idea of responsible action and how individuals can make a difference on global issues. You will get an opportunity to plan an ACTive project.

In this lesson, we will explore the different actions we can take to address global issues and problems. We will investigate the roles of changemakers and NGO's, and consider the types of action they carry out.

In this lesson, we will introduce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We will learn about human rights and how these rights are abused. We will analyse what human rights abuses are most prevalent and why it is difficult to prevent these. This lesson covers case studies of human rights abuses and includes some sensitive issues. If you think this might be a sensitive topic for you we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting the lesson.

In this lesson, we will explore what fracking is and how it can affect the environment and the wider community. We will go on to explore the benefits and risks of fracking and the policy on whether fracking is permitted. We will develop our skills of writing an argument during the lesson.

In this lesson, we will investigage the issue of climate change. We will critically examine different arguments and perspectives and consider some of the claims that question whether climate change is a crisis. Then we will develop our advocacy skills by writing a speech to explain our personal point of view.

In this lesson, we will explore the global issues affecting the environment. We then focus on plastic pollution and the threat to our oceans and sea life. Finally we will investigate the action being taken by governments and individuals which aim to address the problem.

In this lesson, we will explore some of the ways that citizens can participate in a democracy beyond voting. We will investigate local, national and international organisations that work to challenge injustice and protect political rights and freedoms. To complete the lesson, you are asked to make a pledge of something that you could do this year to make a difference in your community.

In this lesson, we will consider the idea of lowering the voting age to 16. We will explore the arguments for and against the idea and consider the evidence before putting a viewpoint together.

In this lesson, we will explore why it is important to vote. We will give our views about the issues that are most important to us and discover which decision makers address these issues. We will then consider two opinions about voting and decide which is most persuasive. Lastly, we will have a look at who votes, where power lies and some of the consequences of not voting.

In this lesson, we will explore the struggle women had to achieve equal voting rights. We explore the Suffragists and Suffragettes and investigate the different methods used by each group. You will meet the great grandson of Alice Hawkins, who explains why it is important to remember those who struggled for the right to vote. Finally, we will investigate what equality is like for women today and consider how people can become an advocate for other peoples' rights.