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      How do I carry out my action?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I understand how keeping organised and considering potential barriers will help me successfully carry out my active citizenship project.

      Key learning points

      1. When carrying out active citizenship, create a clear action plan: outline detailed steps with agreed deadlines.
      2. Define roles and responsibilities; ensure everyone knows what they are responsible for.
      3. Hold regular team check-ins: meet often to track progress and adjust the plan if needed.
      4. Keep records: document all actions and decisions throughout the project.
      5. Overcome barriers: address challenges like time, resources, or conflict by staying organised and goal-focused.

      Keywords

      • Organised - keeping things well-planned so everything is done properly and on time

      • Barrier - something that stands in the way of you achieving your goal

      • Deadline - the latest time or date something must be finished

      Common misconception

      There isn't a need for an action plan as long as pupils are passionate about the issue.

      An action plan is vital as it ensures everyone knows what their responsibilities are.

      Teacher tip

      Look at real life campaigns and consider how the changemakers action planned and considered potential barriers.

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), 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.
      A goal could be described as what?

      Correct answer: a desired result
      a detested result
      a doomed result
      a deceptive result
      a diabolical result

      Q2.
      A way of doing something to help you complete your project or reach your goal is known as a what?

      exam
      Correct answer: method
      evaluation
      assessment

      Q3.
      When you achieve what you planned or aimed to do in your project, this is known as having had what?

      Correct Answer: success

      Q4.
      Someone who learns what they need and takes action to make the world better is known as a maker.

      Correct Answer: change

      Q5.
      What does the acronym SWOT refer to, when carrying out a SWOT analysis?

      support, weaknesses, opportunities, time bound
      Correct answer: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
      strengths, working group, online support, threats

      Q6.
      What type of documents could be used to support your group in achieving your goals by improving collaboration and access to each other's work?

      private documents
      Correct answer: shared documents
      locked documents

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Keeping things well-planned so everything is done properly and on time is known as being .

      Correct Answer: organised

      Q2.
      Something that stands in the way of you achieving your goal is a .

      Correct Answer: barrier

      Q3.
      Which of these could stop you from achieving your goal?

      support from your teacher
      Correct answer: conflict within groups
      access to technology
      positive collaboration

      Q4.
      What type of action plan is needed within active citizenship?

      a vague action plan
      a private action plan
      Correct answer: a detailed action plan
      a disputed action plan

      Q5.
      Order the steps of a successful active citizenship project.

      1 - choose your issue
      2 - research possible actions
      3 - decide on actions
      4 - decide how to measure success
      5 - plan and get ready
      6 - put your plan into action
      7 - reflect and evaluate

      Q6.
      What is a deadline?

      a rough idea of when something must be finished
      Correct answer: the latest time or date something must be finished
      when a project needs to be started by

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