a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

the process of learning how to take part in democracy and using citizenship knowledge, skills and understanding to try to make a positive difference in the world

a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference in their community

How can we be active citizens?

Citizenship

In this unit pupils consider what citizenship is all about, they will explore what knowledge and skills they need to develop to become active citizens. 

Citizenship - what's it all about?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Someone who cares about their community enough to change it

A group of people living in the same place or with a particular characteristic

Which description describes an active citizen?

True or false? Jamie Oliver’s campaigns are linked to climate change.

He spoke out about something he felt was wrong.

He started a petition for free school meals.

Which of the following are examples of Bayard Rustin being an active citizen?

True or false? Marcus Rashford is a footballer who campaigns to end food poverty.

Match the campaign to the active citizen.

Which of the following skills support you to be an active citizen?

What is the name of the subject that allows you to study different aspects of society and equips you with the skills and understanding needed to play a full part in society?

When looking at the economy in citizenship, which of the following would you study?

True or false? When exploring the concept of democracy in citizenship you will learn about voting, local councillors, general elections and MPs. 

a system of government where citizens vote in regular, fair elections

a collection of signatures to show support for a cause

pieces of data or facts gathered in the form of numbers

giving up your time freely to make a positive change

Match the word to the correct definition.

Citizenship will help you develop which of the following skills? 

Social change is a change that happens quickly.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

How can we be active citizens?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.