How can I ensure lasting impact?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I will explain how my project has longevity.
Key learning points
- Build systems, not just events, to make your project last beyond your involvement.
- Work with local groups to keep your project going after you step back.
- Inspire others so your message and impact continue without you.
- Active citizenship teaches you to make informed choices when voting.
- It helps you advocate for others and defend your own rights confidently.
Keywords
Longevity - how long something lasts
Systems - ways of doing things that keep going over time, not just once, such as a student council that meets regularly
Advocate - a person or group that defends or maintains a cause or proposal
Common misconception
Once my project ends, there's nothing more I can do to make a difference.
You can create systems, inspire others, or build partnerships so your impact continues even after you finish.
Teacher tip
Discuss how change-makers, such as Sir David Attenborough, are using their documentaries to bring about lasting change.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Get planning, take action and measure impact are the three stages of what?
Q2.Which of these statements is not true when deciding your issue for your citizenship action?
Q3.What is a useful acronym to use when considering the targets that will help you to achieve your goal?
Q4.Asking a group of pupils to complete an online survey is what type of research?
Q5.What must we consider when carrying out our action to ensure everyone is protected emotionally and not subjected to any harmful or distressing content?
Q6.Order the words to give the correct definition for secondary research.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order the words to create the correct definition for the word longevity.
Q2.Ways of doing things that keep going over time, not just once, such as a school council that meets regularly, are known as what?
Q3.A person or group that defends or maintains a cause or proposal by speaking up for others is known as a what?
Q4.What is the name of an organisation you may be able to join once employed which will support your rights?
Q5.What sort of decision should you make when voting in the future?
Q6.How could you ensure your project continues to develop?
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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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