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Why do changemakers play an important role in democracy?
I can explain the role of a changemaker in a democracy and give examples of what changemakers have achieved globally.
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- Year 8
Why do changemakers play an important role in democracy?
I can explain the role of a changemaker in a democracy and give examples of what changemakers have achieved globally.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A changemaker is someone who sees a problem in the world and works to fix it by using resources and taking action.
- Changemakers imagine a better future, take steps to make it happen, and work with others to create positive change.
- Changemakers are important in democracy because they push for policy changes and hold those in power to account.
- Inspiring others to get involved, changemakers raise awareness about issues like human rights and the environment.
Keywords
Changemaker - someone who wants change in the world and, by gathering knowledge and resources, makes that change happen
Democracy - a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf
Common misconception
Very few changemakers make lasting change.
There are many examples, both throughout history and modern-day society, where changemakers have made a positive impact and lasting change.
Include local changemakers to make the lesson more relatable for your pupils or give them a challenge to try to become a changemaker focusing on an issue they feel strongly about in their local, national or global community.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the process called that persuades people to support a cause?
What is the process called that persuades people to support a cause?
abstaining
raising
Q2.Active citizens can lobby their Member of ...
Active citizens can lobby their Member of ...
school
Courts
family
Q3.Match the start of the sentence with its ending.
Match the start of the sentence with its ending.
Q4.If we try to change someone's mind, we are trying to them.
If we try to change someone's mind, we are trying to them.
damage
corrupt
protest
Q5.Order the name of this group of NGOs.
Order the name of this group of NGOs.
Q6.What does Liverpool City Council's 24 Magic Months initiative focus on?
What does Liverpool City Council's 24 Magic Months initiative focus on?
teenage development
physical development
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its correct definition.
Match the word with its correct definition.
Q2.A changemaker imagines a better , takes action to create it and works with others to bring about positive change.
A changemaker imagines a better , takes action to create it and works with others to bring about positive change.
Q3.Which of the following is something a changemaker does?
Which of the following is something a changemaker does?
focuses only on themselves
stays silent about issues
avoids working with others
Q4.Changemakers raise about important issues like human rights and the environment, helping others understand the need for change.
Changemakers raise about important issues like human rights and the environment, helping others understand the need for change.
Q5.Why are changemakers important in a democracy?
Why are changemakers important in a democracy?
They force people to agree with them.
They always work alone.
They ignore important issues.
Q6.Changemakers often make lasting changes and make a impact on communities.
Changemakers often make lasting changes and make a impact on communities.
negative
neutral
