How can we take responsible action on global problems?
I can explain the actions taken by changemakers, global organisations and NGOs to address global issues and how to take responsible action.
How can we take responsible action on global problems?
I can explain the actions taken by changemakers, global organisations and NGOs to address global issues and how to take responsible action.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Being an active citizen means engaging in democracy and making a positive impact through responsible action.
- Changemakers, global organisations and NGOs can all take responsible action to tackle global problems.
- There are lots of examples of actions we can take to tackle global problems, individually or through collective action.
- Examples of actions include peacful protests, petitioning, boycotting, educating yourself and rasising awarness.
Keywords
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 to bring about change that does not harm others or cause damage
Changemaker - someone who wants to change the world and, by gathering knowledge, skills and resources brings about change through their deliberate actions
Common misconception
As an individual, I am not responsible for taking action on global issues.
You can make a difference by being an active citizen and taking responsible action.
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Starter quiz
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basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to
a method of drilling to extract oil/gas by cracking rocks with fluids
energy that comes from natural sources like the Sun, wind and water
Exit quiz
6 Questions
person who takes responsibility and works to improve their community.
can vote in elections for representatives to make decisions for them.
a non-profit organisation focused on addressing global issues.
writing to local leaders, signing petitions or attending events
offering your time to local or global causes
informing others about important issues & sharing helpful information
not buying products from companies that don’t align with your values