Unit outcomes
- Give examples of people who have contributed to their community.
- Identify issues they care about.
- Describe how community groups can help make a difference.
- Describe how the UK government is made up of elected people.
- Name different parts of the UK government and what they do.
- Recognise that taxes help fund government and local spending.
- Understand the role of local councillors.
- Role-play a local council surgery.
- Explain how pressure groups try to persuade the public or the government to make changes.
- Describe ways they can influence what happens in Parliament.
Suggested prior learning
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Lessons
Lesson 1: How can we show care for others?
Lesson 2: How do people contribute to the community?
Lesson 3: How does the UK Government work?
Lesson 4: What is the role of a local councillor?
Lesson 5: What are pressure groups?
Lesson 6: How can people influence the decisions made by the government?
Key skills
Key skills
- Describing the issues and
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Key knowledge
To know:
- That setting up
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Key vocabulary
budget (Y3/4)
campaign (Y5/6)
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Resources
Unit resources
RSE & PSHE
Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE Y5: How can we make a difference in our communities and beyond?
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'How can we make a difference in our communities and beyond?'.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language; Reading – comprehension.
British values: Individual liberty; Mutual respect; Rule of law.
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