What is an active citizenship project and what skills do we need?

What is an active citizenship project and what skills do we need?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about the term 'Active Citizenship' and see examples of projects people have completed. We will also explore the skills an individual will need to be successful at carrying out an active citizenship project and why working in groups can lead to a successful project outcome.

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6 Questions

Q1.
An active citizen is someone who works towards making a positive change in society. It can be at local, national or international level.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
In which order are the three stages of active citizenship?
Correct answer: Investigate. Take action. Review and reflect.
Review and reflect. Take action. Investigate
Take action. Investigate. Review and reflect.
Q3.
What did Marcus Rashford campaign against?
Pay cuts for footballers.
Correct answer: Stopping Free school meal vouchers over the lockdown holidays.
Stopping the premiership mid-season due to Covid19.
Q4.
Which US president did Mari Copeny write to so that she could meet him to discuss water pollution in her town?
Correct answer: President Barack Obama
President Donald Trump
President George W Bush
Q5.
Why is using the media in your Active Citizenship campaign important?
Because if you didn’t use the media nobody would believe in your idea.
Correct answer: It helps to promote your campaign and allows other people to engage and support you. It could mean you create a greater change or larger awareness.
You can become an influencer and make lots of money.
Q6.
Which of the following are citizenship skills?
Correct answer: All of the above
Analysis
Communication
Critical thinking
Representing the views of others
Research

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UnitCitizenship / How can we make a difference in society? Active citizenship project

Citizenship