How are we all connected in the UK?
I can explain how UK communities are connected and why this is important.
How are we all connected in the UK?
I can explain how UK communities are connected and why this is important.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Communities are made up by a series of important connections, between people and places.
- Family, friends, neighbours and anyone with a shared interest or characteristic are connected in some way.
- Communities can use their connections to improve things for people and ensure they live in a safe place.
- Communication and interaction is vital for community connections to thrive.
- Young people can join the UK Youth Parliament and get involved in trying to change things, both locally and nationally.
Keywords
Community - a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Connection - a relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else
Democracy - a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf
Common misconception
No young people are represented in Parliament.
The UK Youth Parliament has been running for 25 years and holds elections to join. These elections are open to all young people aged 11-18. They liaise with Parliament on various issues and campaign for change as a way to be represented nationally.
To help you plan your year 7 citizenship lesson on: How are we all connected in the UK?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 citizenship lesson on: How are we all connected in the UK?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the worldwide community
your own community
the community based in the area where you live
Exit quiz
6 Questions
people living in the same place or having a common characteristic
a relationship in which a person / thing is linked with something else
a process by which information is exchanged between individuals