when a group of people come together to pursue a common goal, largely on a volunteer and non-profit basis, to serve a local need in their community; often called a community-led project

a person or group that defends or maintains a cause or proposal

How do grassroots campaigns operate?

Citizenship

Pupils consider a diverse range of case studies to develop their understanding of how and why people challenge injustice in their communities.

What tools can we use to challenge injustice in our communities?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

A grassroots campaign aims to tackle issues at what level?

They are controlled by experts for faster results.

They give local people power and a voice.

They avoid public involvement to stay focused.

Choose two advantages of grassroots campaigns.

What grassroots campaign promotes community, health, and wellbeing?

Which grassroots campaign resulted in the High Court overturning the Government's decision in 2013?

confronting those who hold important positions

complaining about people in private conversations

agreeing with powerful people to gain support

can influence how people live through policies

Match the options with the correct answer.

aimed at who has the power to stop or correct the injustice

explain what is expected in terms of change

Choose three key points that need to be considered when writing a speech.

"As a young person," is an example of what?

Nelson Mandela spoke truth to power what issue?

Zyahna Bryant spoke to truth to power about what issue?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

How do grassroots campaigns operate?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.