Citizenship

Y11 Citizenship

Key Stage 4

Year 11

Why do we need the right to protest in democracy?

In this lesson, we will explore what rights are and how they developed from Magna Carta to the Human Rights Act 1998.

What are rights and where do they come from?

In this lesson, we will look at our right to protest in a democracy. We will explore how these rights apply in society today.

What is the right to protest within a democracy with the rule of law?

In this lesson, we will look at how protesting has been used to create change in society. We will explore key events in history, such as the Dagenham women's factory strike, that have led to change.

What change has protest achieved?

In this lesson, we will look at what a changemaker does and who they are. We will identify key people who can be considered changemakers and then think about how you, as pupils, can become active changemakers in your communities.

What are changemakers?

In this lesson, we will consider the balance of rights and freedom between the right to protest and the duty to provide protection to the public. We will look at a practical scenario and consider different methods of protest.

Should protesters ever break the law?

In this lesson, we will look at the concept of a pressure group and explore the role that pressure groups play in society. We will also consider different examples of direct and indirect action taken by pressure groups.

Key Stage 4, Citizenship, Why do we need the right to protest in democracy?

What are rights and where do they come from?

What is the right to protest within a democracy with the rule of law?

What change has protest achieved?

What are changemakers?

Should protesters ever break the law?

What are pressure groups?