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Schools - KS 3 & 4 - Citizenship
The ideas below are designed to allow students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in a number of areas, such as our rights and responsibilities as global citizens. They also encourage them to become active citizens, through participation in a number of community activities, including enhancement projects with voluntary groups and running Fairtrade stalls, and cultural diversity days at school.
Europe’s past
Reflect on Europe’s colonial past and how economic structures were set up to exploit the resources of the colonies to benefit the colonial powers. Do you think these continue today?
KS3 1i the world as a global community, and the political, economic, environmental and social implications of this, and the role of the European Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations
Key National Curriculum Links at KS3 and 4
Knowledge and understanding about being informed citizensKS3 1i the world as a global community, and the political, economic, environmental and social implications of this, and the role of the European Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations
The Environment
Look at the impact of cash crops and think of solutions to these problems:
KS4 1j the wider issues and challenges of global interdependence and responsibility, including sustainable development and Local Agenda 21
- Fertile land is planted to the expense of local people who may struggle to grow food for themselves.
- World commodity prices vary, and are fixed by multi-national corporations. Profit versus welfare.
- Environmental degradation; pollution, erosion, loss of biodiversity and genetic material.
- Think about equality, justice, gender issues and welfare of the people and the planet.
Key National Curriculum Links at KS3 and 4
Knowledge and understanding about being informed citizensKS4 1j the wider issues and challenges of global interdependence and responsibility, including sustainable development and Local Agenda 21
Human Rights and Responsibilities
Women and children often work on plantations. Find out about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
KS4 1h the rights and responsibilities of consumers, employers and employees
Knowledge and understanding about being informed citizens
KS3 and 4 1a the legal and human rights and responsibilities underpinning society, basic aspects of the criminal justice system, and how both relate to young peopleKS4 1h the rights and responsibilities of consumers, employers and employees
Fairtrade
Research Fairtrade and the benefits to local communities.
Organise a Fairtrade day at school in order to promote and sell goods. Invite members of your local community to attend. Ask guest speakers to participate.
Role-play– set up a scenario with different actors, for example a plantation owner, a plantation worker, etc. Debate the issues as a class.
KS4 1h the rights and responsibilities of consumers, employers and employees
Developing skills of participation and responsible action KS4 3a use their imagination to consider other people’s experiences and be able to think about, express, explain and critically evaluate views that are not their own
Organise a Fairtrade day at school in order to promote and sell goods. Invite members of your local community to attend. Ask guest speakers to participate.
Role-play– set up a scenario with different actors, for example a plantation owner, a plantation worker, etc. Debate the issues as a class.
Key National Curriculum Links at KS3 and 4
Knowledge and understanding about being informed citizensKS4 1h the rights and responsibilities of consumers, employers and employees
Developing skills of participation and responsible action KS4 3a use their imagination to consider other people’s experiences and be able to think about, express, explain and critically evaluate views that are not their own
Global citizenship
Consider how you are a global citizen; think about the food that you eat, where it comes from and how it has got to the UK. Consider the problems involved and solutions that can be implemented.
KS3 1i the world as a global community, and the political, economic, environmental and social implications of this, and the role of the European Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations
KS4 1j the wider issues and challenges of global interdependence and responsibility, including sustainable development and Local Agenda 21
Key National Curriculum Links at KS3 and 4
KS3 1i the world as a global community, and the political, economic, environmental and social implications of this, and the role of the European Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations
Cultural Diversity
Celebrate cultural diversity. Organise and hold cultural days at school. For example an Indian day could include Indian food, henna hand painting, art and textiles, music, drama, costume and dance.
Find out about the religious festivals and mark these.
Invite guest speakers into school
KS3 1b the diversity of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding
KS4 1b the origins and implications of the diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding
Developing skills of participation and responsible action KS3 and 4 3b negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based activities
Find out about the religious festivals and mark these.
Invite guest speakers into school
Key National Curriculum Links at KS3 and 4
Knowledge and understanding about being informed citizensKS3 1b the diversity of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding
KS4 1b the origins and implications of the diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding
Developing skills of participation and responsible action KS3 and 4 3b negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based activities
Conservation and Volunteering
Get involved with enhancement projects either in school or in your local community
Hold a ceremony to open the newly renovated school garden or grounds
Invite local voluntary groups in to help and to promote the work that they do.
KS3 1f the work of community-based, national and international voluntary groups
KS4 1f the opportunities for individuals and voluntary groups to bring about social change locally, nationally, in Europe and internationally
Developing skills of participation and responsible action KS3 and 4 3b negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based activities
KS4 3c reflect on the process of participating
Hold a ceremony to open the newly renovated school garden or grounds
Invite local voluntary groups in to help and to promote the work that they do.
Key National Curriculum Links at KS3 and 4
Knowledge and understanding about being informed citizensKS3 1f the work of community-based, national and international voluntary groups
KS4 1f the opportunities for individuals and voluntary groups to bring about social change locally, nationally, in Europe and internationally
Developing skills of participation and responsible action KS3 and 4 3b negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based activities
KS4 3c reflect on the process of participating
See also:
 | Trade Explore the impact of trade on people and plants in South Asia, and how you, can spend your money wisely. |
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