an important problem or topic to consider, discuss or debate

actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim

practical steps designed to try to raise public awareness or influence key decision-makers

a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference in their community

How can young people be involved in local decision making?

Citizenship

How is local government different to central government?

What do local councils do?

What is the role of the local councillor?

How do local elections work?

Why is registering to vote so important?

This unit explores the difference between local and national government. Pupils consider how governments are elected, the role of local councils and the key people within them.

How does local democracy work?

What term is used to describe when people are affected by things like litter, noise or pollution in their local area?

When vermin, pollution, noise and litter begin to affect a local community, it can have a negative impact on people's health and ... 

Choose step three from the following options. The correct order for planning a campaign action is to 1) plan, 2) take action and 3) ...

Which of these are ways young people under 18 can influence decisions in their local area?

talking with others, holding meetings with officials

Match the campaign method with its examples.

Order the words to create a sentence that describes what an active citizen is. 

Which word describes having the right to vote?

The minimum age you can register to vote in Scotland and Wales is ... 

where a person is from or where they are a citizen of

Match the voting eligibility criteria to its correct meaning. 

What is the name of the event where the main purpose is: to encourage people to register to vote, inform them of the voting process and encourage them to vote on election day?

Person checks their eligibility to register to vote.

Eligible person joins electoral roll via online or paper form.

A polling card is sent to the person, showing where they should go to vote.

Person takes photo ID to the polling station on election day and votes.

Put the voting steps into the correct order, starting with the earliest.

Which of these are examples of being an active citizen?

How can young people be involved in local decision making?

Lesson outcome