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

doing something to to bring about change that does not harm others or cause damage

someone who wants to change the world and, by gathering knowledge, skills and resources brings about change through their deliberate actions

How can we take responsible action on global problems?

Citizenship

How is plastic damaging the environment?

What actions can we take to address climate change?

Why is fracking controversial?

Why are there still some human rights abuses today?

Why is poverty still a global problem?

Using a range of case studies from human rights to fracking and climate action, pupils consider how they can take responsible action to tackle some of the challenges currently facing society.

What can we do about global problems?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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 famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

person who takes responsibility and works to improve their community.

can vote in elections for representatives to make decisions for them.

a non-profit organisation focused on addressing global issues. 

Finish this sentence: Being an active citizen means engaging in democracy and making a positive impact through ...

writing to local leaders, signing petitions or attending events

offering your time to local or global causes

informing others about important issues & sharing helpful information

not buying products from companies that don’t align with your values

Which organisation is this describing? Their vision is a fair, sustainable world where people, the planet and women’s rights come first, the climate crisis is tackled and leaders are held accountable.

Fill in the blanks: I can make a difference to global issues by being an {{}} and taking responsible action.

Which changemaker is being described? A young climate activist from India who sued the Government when she was just nine-years-old for not taking actions against climate change

What type of poverty is being described? Someone doesn’t have enough money or resources to meet their most basic needs, such as food, shelter and clean water.

Absolute poverty is measured on a fixed income threshold, set by the World Bank. What was this in 2023?

having an income below 50% - 60% of the average income in society. 

having an income below 10% - 20% of the average income in society. 

having an income below 80% - 90% of the average income in society. 

Which statement is correct? Relative poverty is often measured as ...

Fill in the gap: Globally, approximately {{}} million people live in absolute poverty. 

basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to

a method of drilling to extract oil/gas by cracking rocks with fluids

energy that comes from natural sources like the Sun, wind and water

Match the words with their correct definitions.

The Earth has warmed by approximately 0.2°C (as of 2025) since the late 1800s.

The Earth has warmed by approximately 1.2°C (as of 2025) since the late 1800s.

The Earth has warmed by approximately 2.2°C (as of 2025) since the late 1800s.

The Earth has warmed by approximately 3.2°C (as of 2025) since the late 1800s.

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