What are changemakers?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe what a changemaker is and explain examples of the positive changes that people have made.
Key learning points
- Ordinary citizens can play a part in positive change.
- Change can take time and it can have a local, national or international impact.
- To create our own change, we need to be active citizens.
Keywords
Change - making something different; altering or modifying something
Changemakers - someone who wants to change the world and, by gathering knowledge, skills and resources brings about change through their deliberate actions
Active citizenship - the process of learning how to take part in democracy and use Citizenship knowledge, skills and understanding to work together and try to make a positive difference in the world
Common misconception
That changemakers are connected or influential people with lots of resources.
Anyone can be a changemaker. It depends on the ability of the person to bring people along with them and build a cause people believe in.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to connect the lesson to their own experiences by asking about causes they care about. Use examples like Amika George’s campaign to show how ordinary people can drive change, then discuss different methods (petitions, social media, etc.) to match actions with goals.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
a public demonstration or action expressing disapproval or objection
acting together to achieve a common goal
violation of rights or unfair treatment
Q2.What year was Magna Carta signed?
Q3.Which of the following was signed in 1998?
Q4.Which freedom allows people to gather to take part in protests?
Q5.When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights agreed by the United Nations?
Q6.Which of the following statements is true about the impact of protests?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
making something different; altering or modifying something
people who bring about change through their deliberate actions
learning how to take part in democracy to try to make a difference
acting together to achieve a common goal
Q2.Which Act did the women of Dagenham Ford Factory help secure through their campaign?
Q3.Which of the following is a quality of a changemaker who is likely to be successful in their attempt to make a positive change?
Q4.What did Amika George change?
Q5.What campaign tool did Amika George use in addition to a petition?
Q6.Which of the following statements are true? A changemaker must be ...
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