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Lesson 5: What are pressure groups?
Developing an understanding of what pressure groups are and how they can influence national Government decisions.
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement they created in the Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons and recap the rules they agreed on. If required, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.
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In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y5: How can we make a difference in our communities and beyond?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 6: How can people influence the decisions made by the government?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 20 July 2026