How can we make a difference in society? Active citizenship project

In this lesson, we will learn about the term 'Active Citizenship' and see examples of projects people have completed. We will also explore the skills an individual will need to be successful at carrying out an active citizenship project and why working in groups can lead to a successful project outcome.

In this lesson, we will investigate what the examination boards expect the Active Citizenship Projects to focus on. We will explore our interests in citizenship issues and see how these fit into the examination boards' specifications. We will also revisit the skills we intend to develop throughout our projects.

In this lesson, we will learn why carrying out research is important in the successful planning of a Citizenship Action Project. We will look at the difference between primary and secondary research, and we will look at different ways that they can be carried out. We will go on to see the impact research can have on our original plans and how sometimes it is necessary to adapt these.

In this lesson, we will investigate how our research informs the planning of our Citizenship Action Projects. We learn learn how to complete an action plan clearly and thoroughly.

In this lesson, we will investigate the different types of campaigning methods available to us when running our Citizenship Action Projects. We will think about how different methods may be better for different target groups. We will also look at the difference between direct and indirect action.

In this lesson, we will look at the important questions to answer to ensure we can assess and evaluate the impact of our Active Citizenship Projects. We will also look at the evidence we need to gather to this same end.