Hello, everybody.

Welcome to today's lesson.

My name is Mrs. Hastings.

I'm really pleased to be taking you on our learning journey today.

So today's lessons comes from the unit, "What can we do about global problems?" And it is called, "How can we take responsible action on global problems?" So in today's lesson, we are going to be thinking really hard.

We're going to be challenging ourselves, and we're really gonna be thinking and working out how we as active citizens might be able to tackle some of the global problems that we have today.

So good luck with today's lesson and let's get started.

So the outcome of today's lesson is that by the end of it, you will be able to explain the actions taken by changemakers, global organisations, and NGOs to address global issues and how to take responsible action.

So there are some really important ground rules for today's lesson because we're going to be discussing lots of different global issues.

Firstly, as Laura says, "We must listen to others.

It is okay to disagree with each other, but we should listen properly before making assumptions or deciding how to respond.

When disagreeing, challenge the statement, not the person." Andeep says, "We should respect privacy.

We can discuss examples, but do not use names or descriptions that identify anyone, including ourselves." "There should be no judgement ," as Jacob says, "We can explore beliefs and misunderstandings about a topic without fear of being judged." And lastly, "Choose your level of participation.

Everyone has the right to choose not to answer a question or discussion.

We never put anyone on the spot," as Izzy says there.

So here are our keywords for today's lesson.

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.

Responsible action, doing something to bring about change that does not harm others or cause damage.

And changemaker, someone who wants to change the world and, by gathering knowledge, skills, and resources, brings about change through their deliberate actions.

So there are three parts to our learning cycle today.

Firstly, we are going to look at the question, what do we mean by responsible action? Then, what action has been taken on global problems? And lastly, how can we take responsible action? So let's get on with our first learning cycle.

What do we mean by responsible action? Active citizenship is the process of learning how to take part in democracy and using citizenship knowledge, skills, and understanding to work together and try to make a positive difference in the world.

An active citizen is a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern, and tries to make a difference.

Responsible action is doing something to bring about change that does not harm others or cause damage.

The UK is a democracy.

This means that eligible citizens can vote in elections to choose representatives, such as local councillors and MPs, who make laws and decisions on their behalf.

Even if you can't vote yet, you can still have a voice and help make a positive change.

Being an active citizen means participating in democracy, sharing your opinions, and making a positive impact through responsible action.

So let's check our understanding of what we've learned so far.

What are Lucas and Jacob describing? So firstly, what is Lucas describing? "This is a person who takes responsible action, gets involved in important issues and tries to make a difference." And what is Jacob describing? "This is a type of society where people can vote in elections for representatives to make decisions on their behalf." So what are each of those two people describing? So Lucas is describing an active citizen.

So well done if you got that right.

And Jacob is describing a democracy.

Well done if you got that one right.

So how can we become active citizens and take responsible action? Pause the video for a few seconds and discuss with your learning partner what you think we can do to become active citizens and take responsible action? So you may have come up with some of the following ideas with your learning partner.

So first of all, you need to really start with yourself.

That's where the first thing comes in.

Be aware of your actions, what are you doing that might have an impact on the global environment and the global issues.

And learn about the issues that you care about.

So do some research, gain knowledge, and learn about those issues.

Then you can raise awareness and advocate.

Spread the words about the important issues that you're really interested in and support the causes that you care about.

That could be through supporting the work of NGOs or changemakers that we're going to look at later on.

Collaborate with others.

Working together is a really useful way of being active citizens and taking that responsible action.

So join communities, volunteer and work together with others who have the same shared vision as you and who are also interested in the same issues that you have and care about.

Push for policy and legal change.

Get involved in political advocacy and support movements, like those through NGOs for societal change.

And lead by example, model the behaviour you want to see, inspiring others through actions and persistence.

And in the second part of our learning cycle today, we're going to be looking at some of those examples of NGOs and changemakers and international organisations that have done these things.

And you can think about how you might become an active citizen.

So have a look at the pictures below.

And again, with your learning partner, think about what other responsible action active citizens could take.

So have a look at these pictures and think about what other responsible action active citizens could take.

Petitions, signing or creating petitions to show support for an issue or push for action.

Boycotting, so that means refusing to buy products or support companies that don't align with your values, and perhaps don't support the same issues that you support.

And peaceful protests, joining peaceful protests or demonstrations for causes that matter to you.

So pause the video, and with your learning partner, think about what other responsible action you could take as an active citizen.

So let's check our understanding of what we've learned so far.

So change one word in each statement to make them correct.

The UK is a democracy.

This means that eligible citizens cannot vote in elections to choose representatives, such as local councillors and MPs, who make laws and decisions on their behalf.

The second statement, being an active citizen means participating in democracy, sharing your opinions, and making a meaningful impact through careless action.

So in each of those statements, one word is incorrect.

Find the word and correct it.

So in the first statement, the UK is a democracy, this means that eligible citizens can vote in elections to choose representatives, such as local councillors and MPs, who make laws and decisions on their behalf.

So the incorrect word was cannot, and we have changed it to can.

And in the second statement, being an active citizen means participating in democracy, sharing your opinions, and making a meaningful impact through responsible action, so the incorrect word was careless and we have changed it to responsible.

So well done if you've got that right.

So now I'd like you to match the image to the type of responsible action.

So you've got an image of peaceful protest, petitioning, and boycotting down there.

So which one matches which picture? Which of those words and terms matches which picture? So the first picture shows boycotting, the second picture shows petitioning, and then the last picture shows peaceful protest.

Well done if you got those right and you matched them correctly.

So onto our practise task.

The first thing I'd like you to do is to write a definition for the terms active citizen and responsible action.

And then secondly, describe at least three different ways that you could take responsible action as an active citizen.

So pause the video whilst you complete this practise task.

So well done for completing those two tasks.

So firstly, I asked you to write a definition for the terms active citizen and responsible action.

So your definitions could include, an active citizen is someone who takes responsibility, gets involved in community issues, and works to make a positive impact.

And responsible action is about doing something to create change without hurting others or causing harm.

And secondly, I asked you to describe three different ways that you could take responsible action as an active citizen.

So there are lots that you could choose from.

And you could have said, raise awareness and speak up.

Tell others about important issues and support causes you care about.

Work with others, join groups, volunteer and team up with people who care about similar issues to you.

Push for change, get involved in politics, and support movements that aim to improve your community.

And boycotting, stop buying from companies whose policies you don't agree with.

So well done for completing those two tasks.

Now, we're going to move on to the second learning cycle in today's session.

What action has been taken on global problems? So what are some of the global problems we face? Have a think about that question.

Discuss with your learning partner, what are some of the global problems we face? So there are lots of global problems that we face that we might want to take action on and responsible action and be active citizens about.

Climate change, pollution, poverty and inequality, endangered species, water scarcity, health problems and disease, conflict, human rights abuses, and cybersecurity.

Those are just a few of the global problems that we face.

And to tackle them, it requires global cooperation and responsible action.

With such a large number of global problems that are so different, it can be really hard to think about how to solve any of them.

Where do you even start? But there are already changemakers, non-governmental organisations, NGOs, and international organisations that work hard to solve and improve these global problems. These groups work locally, nationally, and internationally.

Their work can really make a positive difference to the world we live in.

So we're gonna look at an example of a changemaker.

You may have heard of her.

Her name is Greta Thunberg, and she is a climate activist.

So who is she? She's a young climate activist from Sweden who started speaking out about government inaction on climate change at the age of just 15.

What did she do? Greta began skipping school on Fridays to protest outside the Swedish Parliament, holding a sign that read, "Skolstrejk for klimatet," "School strike for climate change." Now, excuse my Swedish, I'm not Swedish.

So if I pronounced that incorrectly, then I do apologise.

Her goal was to raise awareness about the dangers of climate change.

So she didn't just skip school and do nothing.

She went and protested outside the Swedish Parliament.

How did this help? Well, her school strike attracted media attention and it turned into a global movement called "Fridays For Future." Thousands of pupils worldwide joined her to demand action on climate change.

So what impact has Greta Thunberg had? Well, Greta's protests have brought the issue of climate change to the attention of world leaders and inspired millions of young people to take action.

Since she started her strikes, she has spoken at really important events like the United Nations Climate Summit, urging governments to take stronger action to protect the planet.

So she's become a really well-known advocate for climate change action.

Why is she a changemaker? She has shown that even a young person can make a big difference.

Remember, she was only 15 when she started her protest.

She used her voice to inspire others to care about the Earth and demand change, particularly from governments.

So how could you follow her example? Well, you could raise awareness by learning about climate change, reduce and recycle waste, and speak out about environmental issues.

You can also join or start a local environment group to help have a positive impact for the planet.

So using her as an example, you could also take responsible action and become an active citizen against climate change.

Other examples of global changemakers who are advocating for the global issue of climate change include Tori Tsui, a climate change justice activist, advisor, and author from Hong Kong.

She has a bestselling book about climate anxiety and she's working with famous musicians to make the music industry more sustainable.

Vanessa Nakate, the first Fridays For Future activist in Uganda, in Africa, and founder of the Rise Up Climate Movement, which works to amplify the voices of African activists.

And Ridhima Pandey, a young climate activist who sued the Indian government when she was just nine years old for not taking actions against climate change as promised under the 2015 Paris Agreement.

So we've looked at Greta Thunberg in detail, but she's not the only changemaker advocating for climate change action.

So let's check her understanding.

True or false.

Greta Thunberg started protesting about climate change at the age of 18.

Is that true or false? It is false.

Why? Because Greta Thunberg was only 15 when she started her school strike protests against government inaction on climate change.

Which of the following actions did Vanessa Nakate take? Did she sue the Indian government for failing to meet Paris Agreement goals? Was she the first Fridays For Future climate activist in Uganda and founded the Rise Up Climate Movement? Or did she write a bestselling book to support people experiencing climate anxiety? So which of the following actions did Vanessa Nakate take? A, B, or C? It was B.

So well done if you got that right.

So let's have a look at an example of a non-governmental organisation, an NGO.

And the one we're going to focus on is Oxfam International.

So what is Oxfam International? In 1995, a group of independent NGOs joined together to form Oxfam International.

Their goal was to share knowledge and resources and work together to fight poverty and injustice.

Oxfam itself was created earlier, but as an international organisation, it was created in 1995.

What do they do? They fight inequality to end poverty and injustice.

Their vision is a fair, sustainable world where people, the planet, and women's rights come first, the climate crisis is tackled and leaders are held accountable.

So the thing about climate change is that it is an issue of human rights and it can also lead to greater inequalities.

So by tackling climate change, we're also helping to tackle those other global issues of poverty and human rights.

How do they help with tackle poverty? They work in 79 countries with thousands of partners to save lives in emergencies, help people rebuild their lives and push for lasting change.

What impact has Oxfam International had? Oxfam estimate that 86% of people in extreme poverty live in fragile areas where violence and conflict are common.

Therefore, they help by improving farming, rebuilding things like water sources, giving out food and supplies, and standing up for human rights during crises.

They also work to make markets and jobs better for people.

Why is Oxfam International important? Well, they help create safer, fairer communities and fight against the root causes of poverty.

How can you help? You can help by donating to Oxfam International, signing petitions, campaigning, joining their movements.

For example, #climatechanges or #fightinequalitymovement, or volunteering with the NGO.

So for example, they have shops, charity shops where you may be able to volunteer.

But obviously, as with everything, when we're talking about taking action, make sure that you have got the permission of a responsible adult.

So lastly, let's have a look at an international organisation.

So we're gonna have a look at the World Health Organisation, the WHO.

What is the WHO? It's an international organisation that works to improve global health and prevent diseases.

It is part of the United Nations, but it focuses specifically on health issues worldwide.

What do they do? The WHO helps countries respond to health emergencies, fights diseases like malaria and COVID-19, and supports health systems in poorer countries to ensure everyone has access to healthcare.

How does the World Health Organisation help with global health problems? Well, it provides advice, resources, and financial support to countries.

It runs vaccination campaigns and helps to control the spread of diseases.

What impact has the World Health Organisation had? It made a huge impact by helping to eradicate smallpox, so smallpox as a disease that no longer exists.

It's gone, it's eradicated.

It helps to reduce deaths from malaria, which is a disease that is spread by mosquitoes and mosquito bites, particularly where there is water and in very hot areas.

And responds to health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic, which spread in 2020.

So why is the World Health Organisation important? It's important because it helps all countries work together to improve health standards, respond to health crises, and prevent the spread of dangerous diseases across borders.

How can you help? You can help by staying informed about health issues.

So for example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government and the World Health Organisation ensured that we knew how COVID-19 spread and the action we could take to be responsible and active citizens against the spread of COVID-19.

So things like following good hygiene practises, washing your hands properly.

And the other thing we can do is support global health initiatives.

So you can also raise awareness about the importance of healthcare for everyone everywhere.

So let's check our understanding of that information.

Who are Jacob and Lucas describing? So who is Lucas describing? This group of NGOs tackles the root causes of poverty and injustice.

And who is Jacob describing? This organisation is part of the UN.

They focus specifically on health issues worldwide.

So who are Jacob and Lucas describing? So Lucas is describing Oxfam International.

So well done if you got that right.

And Jacob is describing World Health Organisation, the WHO.

So well done if you got that one right too.

So let's move on to our practise task.

I'd like you to discuss with a partner, what impact the actions of changemakers, NGOs, and international organisations have had on global problems? Include at least one example during your discussions.

So pause the video whilst you complete your discussions.

Well done for completing that task.

So I asked you to have a discussion with a partner, what impact the actions of changemakers, NGOs, and international organisations have had on global problems? You might have talked about the following.

Changemakers, NGOs, and international organisations have made a huge impact on global problems by raising awareness and taking action.

For example, Greta Thunberg's climate protests have inspired millions of young people worldwide to demand action on climate change.

This includes Vanessa Nakate, the first Fridays For Future climate activist in Uganda.

Oxfam International is a group of NGOs who came together to share their knowledge and resources to make communities safer and fairer and fight the main causes of poverty.

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has fought diseases like smallpox and helped governments manage the COVID-19 pandemic, saving millions of lives.

These actions show that individuals and groups working together can create real change in tackling global issues.

So we're going to move on to the last of our learning cycles today.

How can we take responsible action? So we've looked at lots of individuals and organisations, NGOs and international organisations, that have taken action on global problems. Now we're gonna think about what we can do to take responsible action.

So there are many ways that changemakers, NGOs, and international organisations have taken responsible action against global problems. How could you be an active citizen and take responsible action against local, national, or even global problems? So it might feel really overwhelming.

How do you even start? Where do you even start? There are small actions that you can take to make a big difference.

Taking responsible action on global problems starts with being informed and making small positive changes in your own life.

What steps could you take? Have a think about that.

Discuss with your learning partner.

What steps could you take? Well, firstly, we need to learn and then share.

Educate yourself about global issues like climate change, poverty, and human rights.

Share what you learn with others.

Advocate for change.

Write to local leaders.

Sign petitions or attend events to speak up about issues that matter to you, like education or climate justice.

Raise awareness.

Inform others about important issues.

Share helpful and accurate information and resources, and encourage others to take action.

Make sustainable choices.

Think about where you shop, which companies you support.

For example, are they sustainable, ethical companies who provide fair wages and rights for their employees? And volunteering, offer your time to local or global causes, whether it's helping at a food bank, participating in environmental cleanups, or supporting community events.

So how can we take responsible action on global problems? A, by only focusing on local issues and ignoring global problems? B, join organisations and support causes you care about? C, wait for others to make changes; do not take action yourself? Or C, avoid learning about global issues because they don't affect you.

So how can we take responsible action on global problems? A, B, C, or D? It is B.

We can take responsible action by joining organisations and supporting causes we care about.

So we're gonna have a look at the active citizenship cycle now.

The active citizenship wheel can help us take responsible action as active citizens.

It breaks down how we can take responsible action and be active citizens so that it doesn't feel quite so overwhelming.

So step one, choose your issue.

That's really important.

What issue is particularly important to you that you want to focus on? Step two, research possible actions that you could take.

Step three, decide on the actions that you want to take.

Step four, how are you going to measure success? Decide how you're going to do that.

Step five, plan and get ready.

Step six, put your plan into action.

Step seven, take time to reflect, evaluate.

So what's gone well? What could be even better? And report your story.

So I'd like you to fill in the missing words.

The what process.

Step one, choose your what? Step two, research possible actions.

Step three, decide on your what? Step four, decide how to measure success.

Step five, plan and get ready.

Step six, put your what into action? And step seven, time to reflect what and report? So what are the missing words in those steps? So the active citizen process.

Step one, choose your issue.

Step two, research positive actions.

Step three, decide on your actions.

Step four, decide how to measure success.

Step five, plan and get ready.

Step six, put your plan into action.

And step seven, take time to reflect, evaluate and report.

So well done if you've got those right.

So we've looked at how we can take responsible action and become active citizens.

Now, we're gonna put that into practise.

So I would like you to choose a specific global problem that you want to take responsible action on at a local level.

So that means at school, at home, or in your local community.

Use steps one to four on the active citizenship wheel to plan your responsible action.

You can use the following sentence starters to help.

Step one, the global problem I have chosen to take responsible action on is.

because.

Step two, I'm going to research the actions I could take by.

So how are you gonna do that? Step three, following my research, the actions I'm going to take to.

and what you're going to do to take action on your global issue.

And step four, I will know that these actions have been successful by.

So how will you know? How will you measure your success? So pause the video, think about which global problem you're going to choose and complete steps one to four of the active citizenship wheel.

Well done for completing that task.

I hope you found it really interesting and really got you thinking.

So I asked you to choose a specific global problem that you want to take responsible action on to local level and to complete steps one to four of the active citizenship wheel.

So your answer may have included.

Step one, the global problem I've chosen to take responsible action on is plastic pollution.

So in my example, I've chosen plastic pollution because I believe we can contribute to global efforts by reducing plastic use in our school.

Step two, I'm going to research the actions I could take by looking at how other schools and local community groups are reducing their plastic consumption.

I will also spend time researching how much plastic is currently used, which types of plastic waste are most common, and how it is being disposed of in our school to better understand the issue.

So that's steps one and two.

Step three, following my research, the actions I'm going to take to reduce the amount of plastic in school are, raise awareness of the issue.

I will create informative leaflets and posters and deliver assemblies to different year groups to help everyone understand the impacts of plastic waste.

Campaign, I will speak with class teachers, the head teacher, and the school governors to discuss how the school uses plastic and suggest alternatives.

And run events.

I will organise a fundraising event in order to raise money to purchase more recycling and compost bins and plastic-free packaging in the school canteen.

And then your answer may have continued to step four.

Step four, I will know these actions have been successful by measuring the amount of plastic waste prior to the campaign, so before the campaign, and tracking how much it decreases, how much it goes down after implementing the changes.

So well done for completing that task on whatever global issue you decided to pick and really thinking about how to take responsible action.

And well done for today's lesson because it's been really challenging and I know that you've been thinking lots about how we can take responsible action on global problems. So in summary, being an active citizen means participating in democracy, sharing your opinions, and making a positive impact through responsible action.

Changemakers such as Greta Thunberg and Ridhima Pandey, global organisations such as the WHO, the World Health Health Organisation, and non-governmental organisations such as Oxfam International, consistently take responsible action to tackle global problems. Active citizens can learn from their examples.

There are lots of actions active citizens can take to tackle global problems, either as an individual or as a collective action.

For instance, petitioning, boycotting, raising awareness, and volunteering.

So as I said, well done for today's lesson and I really hope to see you again soon.