What is our local community and how am I part of it?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what a community is and identify different ways in which we can be involved within it.
Key learning points
- Our identities are shaped by many factors, including nature, nurture, and experiences, and change over time.
- We can have multiple identities that change depending on the situation, such as group or national identities.
- Communities come in many forms, from local neighborhoods to global groups, united by shared interests or location.
- Community involvement means participating in activities that improve the area and support others.
Keywords
Identity - who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others
Community - a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Local community - a group of people living in the same geographical area
Common misconception
Being involved in a community means only participating in big events or formal groups.
Community involvement can also be about smaller, everyday actions, like helping a neighbour or being part of a social group. It does not always require big events or formal organisations.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to reflect on their own community involvement, both big and small, to help them understand the variety of ways people can contribute.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its definition.
who a person is, or the qualities of a person that make them unique
a quality or trait that helps identify a person
a group of people sharing a common location or characteristic
Q2.Complete the sentence: We get our personal identities from both nature and ...
Q3.How can belonging to a group affect a person’s identity?
Q4.Which of the following best explains how identity can change over time?
Q5.There are many types of communities including social, neighbourhood and family communities; everyone in the world is part of a community.
Q6.Match the community type to its description.
all live in the same area
your friendship group
students, teachers, and staff who are part of your education
people who share traditions, beliefs, or values
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1. refers to who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others.
Q2.Match the factor that impacts identity to its description.
the way an individual naturally thinks, feels, and behaves
personal principles/ideas about what is right, wrong, or important
ethnicity, traditions, language, and societal influences
activities, hobbies, and subjects that a person enjoys and values
the impact of family, friends, and social groups
Q3. refers to the traits that we inherit through genes, like eye colour, skin tone or height.
Q4.Which of the following best explains the concept of multiple identities?
Q5.Which of the following best describes communities?
Q6.Which of the following is true about community involvement?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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