What are changemakers?
I can describe what a changemaker is and explain examples of the positive changes that people have made.
- Year 11
What are changemakers?
I can describe what a changemaker is and explain examples of the positive changes that people have made.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Ordinary citizens can play a part in positive change.
- Change can take time and it can have a local, national or international impact.
- To create our own change, we need to be active citizens.
Keywords
Change - making something different; altering or modifying something
Changemakers - someone who wants to change the world and, by gathering knowledge, skills and resources brings about change through their deliberate actions
Active citizenship - the process of learning how to take part in democracy and use Citizenship knowledge, skills and understanding to work together and try to make a positive difference in the world
Common misconception
That changemakers are connected or influential people with lots of resources.
Anyone can be a changemaker. It depends on the ability of the person to bring people along with them and build a cause people believe in.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
Q2.What year was Magna Carta signed?
Q3.Which of the following was signed in 1998?
Q4.Which freedom allows people to gather to take part in protests?
Q5.When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights agreed by the United Nations?
Q6.Which of the following statements is true about the impact of protests?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
