How can we engage in local democracy?

In this lesson, we will look at the ways in which we can get involved and make a difference in our local community. We will look at different options for young people to get involved in local democracy and find out more about the role of Youth Councils.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Complete the title of this important document: The United Nations Convention on...

the Rights of the Adultthe Rights of the Childthe Importance of Saving Cats

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Q2.Which article of the Convention, protects your right to have a say in issues and decisions that affect you?

Article 12Article 59Article 22

2/6

Q3.Why is it important to be an active citizen?

It looks good on your CVIt prepares you for life and helps to create positive changeYou get high fives from your Citizenship teacher

3/6

Q4.Primary research is...

Looking up all the primary schools in the areaData you collect yourselfResearch already collected form other people that you refer to

4/6

Q5.Martha Payne's campaign was called:

Never EnoughNever stop the musicNever Seconds

5/6

Q6.What was the aim of the #Tin4Ten campaign?

To feed the homelessTo provide a meal for 10% of the homeless populationTo put an end to homelessness in the UK

6/6

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Complete the title of this important document: The United Nations Convention on...

the Rights of the Adultthe Rights of the Childthe Importance of Saving Cats

1/6

Q2.Which article of the Convention, protects your right to have a say in issues and decisions that affect you?

Article 12Article 59Article 22

2/6

Q3.Why is it important to be an active citizen?

It looks good on your CVIt prepares you for life and helps to create positive changeYou get high fives from your Citizenship teacher

3/6

Q4.Primary research is...

Looking up all the primary schools in the areaData you collect yourselfResearch already collected form other people that you refer to

4/6

Q5.Martha Payne's campaign was called:

Never EnoughNever stop the musicNever Seconds

5/6

Q6.What was the aim of the #Tin4Ten campaign?

To feed the homelessTo provide a meal for 10% of the homeless populationTo put an end to homelessness in the UK

6/6

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How can young people get involved in local democracy?

Citizenship

Q1.Local democracy is about decisions made in your local area and how you can influence them?

TrueFalse

1/7

Q2.'A person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a difference' is defined as an...

Inactive CitizenActive Citizen

2/7

Q3.Why is it important to be an active citizen?

It looks good on your CVIt prepares you for life and helps to create positive changeYou get high fives from your Citizenship teacher

3/7

Q4.Which one of these is NOT an example of how young people can be Active Citizens and make their voice heard locally?

Draw up a petition to send to the council expressing residents viewsOrganise a local demonstration or march in connection with an issue that frustrates youPlay video games all day and nothing elsePlay an active part in your local Youth Council

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Q5.Youth Councils are led by which group of people in society?

AdultsYoung PeoplePoliticians

5/7

Q6.The example of a Youth Council that we looked at in the lesson was...

London Youth CouncilIslington Youth CouncilLeeds Youth Council

6/7

Q7.True or false, Youth Councils are good for democracy because they allow people to forms good habits for life by getting young people to vote?

TrueFalse

7/7

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How can young people get involved in local democracy?

Citizenship

Q1.Local democracy is about decisions made in your local area and how you can influence them?

TrueFalse

1/7

Q2.'A person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a difference' is defined as an...

Inactive CitizenActive Citizen

2/7

Q3.Why is it important to be an active citizen?

It looks good on your CVIt prepares you for life and helps to create positive changeYou get high fives from your Citizenship teacher

3/7

Q4.Which one of these is NOT an example of how young people can be Active Citizens and make their voice heard locally?

4/7

Q5.Youth Councils are led by which group of people in society?

AdultsYoung PeoplePoliticians

5/7

Q6.The example of a Youth Council that we looked at in the lesson was...

London Youth CouncilIslington Youth CouncilLeeds Youth Council

6/7

Q7.True or false, Youth Councils are good for democracy because they allow people to forms good habits for life by getting young people to vote?

TrueFalse

7/7

Lesson summary: How can we engage in local democracy?

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How can we engage in local democracy?

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

How can young people get involved in local democracy?

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How can young people get involved in local democracy?

Lesson summary: How can we engage in local democracy?

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