How can we campaign and influence change?
I can describe what campaigning is, identify successful examples of campaigns and explain ways to lobby.
- Year 8
How can we campaign and influence change?
I can describe what campaigning is, identify successful examples of campaigns and explain ways to lobby.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Campaigning involves persuading individuals to support a cause or alter their behaviour through organised actions.
- The use of social media and online campaigns are a powerful mechanism for raising awareness and mobilising support.
- Lobbying targets decision-makers, including MPs and Peers, to advocate for action on specific issues.
- Effective lobbying can result in policy changes or localised improvements, contributing to societal advancements.
- Campaigning and lobbying are essential democratic rights so individuals can influence decisions and promote change.
Keywords
Campaign - actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim
Campaigning - the process of persuading people to support a campaign or to change their behaviour
Lobby - when an individual or a group tries to persuade someone in Parliament to support a particular policy or campaign; lobbying can be done in person, by sending letters or emails, or via social media
Common misconception
You can only lobby MPs.
You can lobby MPs, local councillors and any politicans to try and influence change. Any decision-maker can be lobbied.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its correct definition.
Q2.Order the name of the pressure group that protects the rights of animals.
Q3.What are petitions, marches and demonstrations examples of?
Q4.Groups that try to persuade the Government, or those in power, to do something or change something are called?
Q5.Greenpeace help to protect the for future generations.
Q6.The Fair movement is an example of a social movement.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with the correct definition.
