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Lesson 12 of 12
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- Year 10
How can I ensure lasting impact?
I will explain how my project has longevity.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Build systems, not just events, to make your project last beyond your involvement.
- Work with local groups to keep your project going after you step back.
- Inspire others so your message and impact continue without you.
- Active citizenship teaches you to make informed choices when voting.
- It helps you advocate for others and defend your own rights confidently.
Keywords
Longevity - how long something lasts
Systems - ways of doing things that keep going over time, not just once, such as a student council that meets regularly
Advocate - a person or group that defends or maintains a cause or proposal
Common misconception
Once my project ends, there's nothing more I can do to make a difference.
You can create systems, inspire others, or build partnerships so your impact continues even after you finish.
Discuss how change-makers, such as Sir David Attenborough, are using their documentaries to bring about lasting change.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Get planning, take action and measure impact are the three stages of what?
Get planning, take action and measure impact are the three stages of what?
The Citizenship Concept Map
The Legislature in Action Cycle
The Active Participation Map
Q2.Which of these statements is not true when deciding your issue for your citizenship action?
Which of these statements is not true when deciding your issue for your citizenship action?
choosing an issue you are passionate about
choosing an issue that links to a citizenship concept
choosing an issue that is relevant to others
Q3.What is a useful acronym to use when considering the targets that will help you to achieve your goal?
What is a useful acronym to use when considering the targets that will help you to achieve your goal?
UDHR
SEND
PSHE
Q4.Asking a group of pupils to complete an online survey is what type of research?
Asking a group of pupils to complete an online survey is what type of research?
Q5.What must we consider when carrying out our action to ensure everyone is protected emotionally and not subjected to any harmful or distressing content?
What must we consider when carrying out our action to ensure everyone is protected emotionally and not subjected to any harmful or distressing content?
Q6.Order the words to give the correct definition for secondary research.
Order the words to give the correct definition for secondary research.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order the words to create the correct definition for the word longevity.
Order the words to create the correct definition for the word longevity.
Q2.Ways of doing things that keep going over time, not just once, such as a school council that meets regularly, are known as what?
Ways of doing things that keep going over time, not just once, such as a school council that meets regularly, are known as what?
chronology
matrices
lobbies
Q3.A person or group that defends or maintains a cause or proposal by speaking up for others is known as a what?
A person or group that defends or maintains a cause or proposal by speaking up for others is known as a what?
Q4.What is the name of an organisation you may be able to join once employed which will support your rights?
What is the name of an organisation you may be able to join once employed which will support your rights?
Q5.What sort of decision should you make when voting in the future?
What sort of decision should you make when voting in the future?
a quick decision
a pressured decision
Q6.How could you ensure your project continues to develop?
How could you ensure your project continues to develop?
by planning it as a one off event
by keeping high quality personal notes
