What role does our school play in our local community?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the role our school plays in our local community.
Key learning points
- Schools are linked to the local community in many ways including celebrating local events.
- Local businesses often partner with schools to offer real-life work experience.
- Schools play a crucial part in supporting local growth and the economy.
- Promoting values like compassion and responsibility in schools helps improve community cohesion.
- Pupils can take part in community projects or volunteering to help others in the local community.
Keywords
School - an establishment of learning and education
Local community - a group of people living in the same geographical area
Common misconception
Schools have very little to do with the local community.
Schools are often at the centre of local communities, offering opportunities, facilities and events to people in the community as well as educating the young people who live in the community.
Teacher tip
Prior to this lesson, it would be useful to research information about how your own school is linked to your own local community which you can then use to adapt this lesson accordingly.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a school?
Q2.You have to do lots of hard to make a community cohesive.
Q3.Match the word with its correct definition.
being willing to assist others and solve problems
being thoughtful and respectful to others
a willingness to engage in positive social interactions
being supportive and showing genuine concern
Q4.Which of the following is true?
Q5.Lasting __________ can happen as a result of community cohesion.
Q6.Cohesive communities show resilience in ___________ situations.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Schools are often at the of local communities.
Q2.Schools often partner with local ...
Q3.Schools play a vital role in building community ...
Q4.By shopping locally, school students are contributing to the local ...
Q5.Match the word with its correct description.
helping without getting paid
helping keeping the planet safe
recognising special occasions
Q6.What value does helping low income families by providing them with Christmas gift hampers show?
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