What do we need to become active citizens in our community?
I can explain what financial skills we need to become active citizens in our community and how to report on an active citizenship campaign.
What do we need to become active citizens in our community?
I can explain what financial skills we need to become active citizens in our community and how to report on an active citizenship campaign.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Successful campaigning depends on efficient financial skills, making sure funds are allocated sensibly to achieve aims.
- Three essential financial skills for campaigning include creating budgets, managing risks and reporting finances.
- The last step in the active citizenship process includes evaluating outcomes and reporting your campaign.
- Advocating and speaking about campaigning helps raise awareness and inspire action.
Keywords
Active citizenship - the process of learning how to take part in democracy and use Citizenship knowledge, skills and understanding to work together and try to make a positive difference in the world
Campaign - an action or event organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim
Common misconception
It is not necessary for campaigners to have any financial skills.
Financial skills are really important in active citizenship campaigns. There are often budgets to stick to, risks to manage and financial reporting to complete.
Equipment
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
where a person has the knowledge and skills to debate and engage
the process of learning how to take part in democracy positively
to make us stronger and more confident to make important decisions
an action or event organised by people to achieve an aim