How can we take responsible action on global problems?
I can explain the actions taken by changemakers, global organisations and NGOs to address global issues and how to take responsible action.
- Year 8
How can we take responsible action on global problems?
I can explain the actions taken by changemakers, global organisations and NGOs to address global issues and how to take responsible action.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Being an active citizen means engaging in democracy and making a positive impact through responsible action.
- Changemakers, global organisations and NGOs can all take responsible action to tackle global problems.
- There are lots of examples of actions we can take to tackle global problems, individually or through collective action.
- Examples of actions include peacful protests, petitioning, boycotting, educating yourself and rasising awarness.
Keywords
Active citizen - a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference in their community
Responsible action - doing something to to bring about change that does not harm others or cause damage
Changemaker - someone who wants to change the world and, by gathering knowledge, skills and resources brings about change through their deliberate actions
Common misconception
As an individual, I am not responsible for taking action on global issues.
You can make a difference by being an active citizen and taking responsible action.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.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.
Q2.Absolute poverty is measured on a fixed income threshold, set by the World Bank. What was this in 2023?
Q3.Which statement is correct? Relative poverty is often measured as ...
Q4.Fill in the gap: Globally, approximately million people live in absolute poverty.
Q5.Match the words with their correct definitions.
Q6.Which statement is correct?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the sentence starter to its end.
Q2.Finish this sentence: Being an active citizen means engaging in democracy and making a positive impact through ...
Q3.Match the action to its definition.
