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Lesson, Complete Course Solution -
Citizenship for the National Curriculum
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Citizenship 21stC is
a complete, 24 Lesson Course Solution including
the award-winning Explore Parliament CD-ROM. The
course has been designed and fully tested to fulfill the UK National
Curriculum
requirement in Citizenship
"Possibly the best
content-based resource is still the Citizenship 21stC and Explore
Parliament CD-ROM. This package from Armchair Travel includes Citizenship
21stC, a complete course of 24 lessons designed to meet the national
curriculum
criteria
for citizenship. It has been designed and fully tested by schools in
Oldham."
- Guardian Newspaper, 17 Sept 2002
From
the Introduction to
the Citizenship 21stC programme:
In
her retirement speech to the House of Commons in July, the
Speaker, the Rt. Hon Betty Boothroyd, made it clear
that she felt it was the duty of Parliament to ensure that
the people, particularly young people, understood the meaning
of our democratic system and their roles within that system. Researching
the material and writing what follows it became clear that
past generations have fought long and hard for something
that today we take for granted. The Monarchy, Parliament
and the democratic system that underpins the government
of the United Kingdom could be described as the threads
that hold
together the tapestry of our long history. We are indeed
fortunate to have a system of government which is determined
by the people.
Many countries around the world have based their systems
of government on our Parliament. An
explanation of the Parliamentary process, which includes how a bill goes through Parliament to
become law, and the structure of the Parliamentary year
is provided on the CD-ROM. It
should be noted that both of these
elements are complex, varying with the type of legislation,
they are often driven by perceived urgency of external
events, and are constantly subject to change as the Government
seeks
to adapt the Parliamentary process to its needs. They
are therefore not always an appropriate choice of lesson content. Initially
the teaching materials were based on the PHSE curriculum but,
after further research, it became clear that we should
include the historical aspects of the development of
Parliament. After
extensive testing with Year 6 pupils it was decided
to give each lesson a specific focus, as the CD-ROM
is a "visit" to
the Palace of Westminster and there is so much
to see, this also enables the software to cope with
the
demands
put on it. The
teaching materials have been developed with Years
5-8 in mind but, with selection and differentiation,
they can
also be used for younger Key Stage 2 children.
It should be noted that the lessons are standard
and should
be tailored
to the needs of individual classes and furthermore
the lessons require some preparation and prior knowledge
given to the children. The
materials focus on the following National Curriculum subjects
in cross-curricular style. We have made the lessons
progressive although it is possible to teach them
in isolation, depending
on your purpose. The teaching materials and CD-ROM
can be used in a variety of ways, as support in
developing literacy skills,
as a focus for the political literacy section of
the PHSE curriculum, as a focus for whichever part
of History
you
are teaching,
to assist in the development of research and ICT skills or
as a combination of all these. Perhaps
you might like to use these materials as a Year 6 project to
be delivered after SATs, as much of the
work included consolidates knowledge, understanding
and
skills acquired
during Key
Stage 2. The choice is yours, but however you
choose to use the "Explore
Parliament" CD-ROM and accompanying teaching
materials we believe you and your pupils will
enjoy the experience. For
more information or a free Demonstration CD-ROM, please
contact us
[ top ] Skills
| English |
Speaking and Listening Skills
Debating skills
Vocabulary extension
Note taking
Recording skills
Composition
Reading - Non-Fiction
Reading - For Information
Research |
| PHSE |
Preparing to play an active
role as a citizen
Developing Confidence
Understanding the democratic process
Making choices and taking action
Empathy
Research, discussion and debate |
| History |
Anglo -Saxons I Vikings
Local history study
Britain in the wider world in Tudor Times
Victorian Britain
Britain since 1930 |
| ICT |
Finding and using information
from a CD-ROM
Interpreting Information
Working with others to explore variety of information sources and lCT
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We
are aware that Citizenship is non-statutory at Key
Stage 2 at the
present time, and that the advice is for a "light
touch" and cross-curricular approach, however
as Citizenship is mandatory for Key Stage 3, appropriate
material has also been included and the following teaching
materials have been designed with these factors in mind. |
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CATH WALLACE
ASST MANAGER [PRIMARY]
OLDHAM COMPACT EBP
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THE HON WILLIAM BECKETT
DIRECTOR - Armchair Travel Company
LONDON
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For
more information or a free Demonstration CD-ROM, please contact
us
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Year
Six Pupils -
Comments on Citizenship 21stC "I
enjoyed the virtual reality disc, and I am glad that it was
invented."
- Victoria "I
thought the new disc was excellent because not a lot of children
get the opportunity to look around the Houses of Parliament
for real."
- Lucas "I
think the discs are great. I think they are really interesting
and fun"
- Rachel "There
was a lot of information to learn on the computer. I really
enjoyed it."
- Carrie "Your
CD-ROM is fab!"
- Michael "I
really thought it was a challenging game which made it brilliant."
- Charlotte "I
think it is very good, if you can't get to London, then this
disc is for you."
- Ryan For
more information or a free Demonstration CD-ROM, please contact
us
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Educators -
Comments on Citizenship 21stC "The
24 lessons are excellent in providing a whole 'picture' of
how the British political system operates. It is also useful
in providing a 'history' of politics, such as the Anglo-Saxons,
King Alfred and King Harold, etc. as the CD-ROM 'allows the
pupil to explore' Parliament individually."
- David Chamberlain, Head of PHSE - Grange School
Grange
School is an 11-16 mixed community school in the heart of
Oldham. Of the 930 children who attend the school, 97% are
of Asian heritage.
"This
is a useful resource for developing an approach to Citizenship
which informs children, but also encourages active participation.
It should help schools develop key ideas in a cross-curricular
context and link teaching to Literacy and key skills"
- Nye
Goodwin, Schools Development Adviser on Citizenship "The
children were on task throughout the individual computer work.
They liked and responded well to the introduction and questioning,
which reflects their interest in the work set. There was positive
feed-back from the majority of children and they very much
enjoyed exploring the site etc.on the CD-ROM. Personally, I
would like to use the CD-ROM with children in school and feel
there is great potential with it".
- Kath Smith – Our Lady's Primary School "We
had great fun trying out the Yes/No game and the children enjoyed
the day out at the Broadbent Centre. They were very impressed
with the CD-ROM.... I have looked at the book and can find
very little wrong with it. As an ICT co-ordinator who has to
produce lessons, I appreciate the hard work and time spent
to produce such a worthwhile document".
- Bill Leach – St. Herbert's R.C. Primary School "This
resource will provide teachers with a range of materials suitable
for use in the Literacy hour"
- Michelle Vickers – Literacy Consultant, Oldham LEA For
more information or a free Demonstration CD-ROM, please contact
us
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Lessons - Summaries
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Lesson Plan
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Key Stage 2
National Curriculum links
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Key Stage 3
National Curriculum links
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Key Skills
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Resources
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Lesson One:
To determine a
baseline understanding of citizenship vocabulary.
To develop understanding
of the citizenship vocabulary.
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English Sp and List
2 (d)(e) 3(e) 4(a) 6(a)
8 (a-c) 9(a) 11(a)
Reading 1 (b)(d)
5(a) (g)
Literacy Strategy
(Y6 T1 W1O)
PHSE PHSE Preparing to play an active role
as citizens 2(d)
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English Sp and List
1 b d 2 d e f 3 b
PHSE
To
communicate confidently with peers and adults
Citizenship
Teaching should ensure that knowledge and understanding about becoming informed
citizens are acquired and applied when developing skills of
enquiry and communication and participation and responsible
action.
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Communication
Working with Other
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The Yes / No Game
Pupils recording
sheet
One per child
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Lesson Two:
To know how to
use vocabulary in context.
To develop team
building skills and negotiation skills
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English Sp and
List
Group discussion
and interaction 3(a-e)
Listening 9(a)
Writing 1(a)
Literacy Y6
T1 W3 (iv)
PHSE Preparing
to play an active role as citizen 2(f)
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English Group
discussion and interaction 3(a-e)
PHSE Developing
good relationships and respecting the differences between people
3 I
Citizenship 3(b)
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Communication
Working with Others
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Let's Negotiate
Game (2)
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Lesson Three:
To be able to use
newly learned vocabulary
To be able to prepare
and deliver a short 'speech'
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English Sp and
List 1(a,c,d,e) 2(e) 8(a-c)
Literacy Y6
T1 Txt 17
PHSE Developing
confidence and responsibility and making the most of their
abilities 1(a)
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English Sp and
List
1(a-g) 2(a-f) 3(a-e)
4(a-d) 5 6(a-f)
PHSE Developing
confidence and responsibility and making the most of their
abilities 1(b)
Citizenship 2(a,b)
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Communication
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Glossary of word
definitions
Paper, Pen
Voting Sheet
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Lesson Four:
To be able to listen to well-known speeches
and identify the person delivering and the time period
To be able to identify / discuss success of
methods of delivery
To be able to take note of relevant points
and verbally express opinions
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English Listening 2(a-c) 3(a,c,d) 9(c)
Writing 9(d)
PHSE 1 (a)
History Historical
Enquiry 4 (a&b)
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English Listening 2(a-f) 3(a-e) 9(b)
Writing (d)
PHSE 3(k)
Citizenship 1(d,e)
History A world study after 1900
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Communication
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Explore Parliament Audio CD
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Lesson Five:
To understand the protocol and procedures
of debates.
To be able to take turns and participate
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English Sp and List 1(c-e) 2 (a,d,e)
Literacy Y6 T2 Txt 15, Txt 17
PHSE 1(a) 4(a) 5(a,c)
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English Sp and List 1(a) (g) (f) 6(a)
PHSE 1(b) (c)
Citizenship 1(d)
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Communication
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Activity 2 Phrase Cards
Stopwatch / minute timer
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Lesson Six:
To understand the protocol and procedures
of debates
To be able to take turns and participate
Develop team building and organisational skills
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English Sp and List 1(c-e) 2(a-e)
Literacy Y6 T2 Txt 17
PHSE 1(c) 2(a) (f) 4(a)
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English Sp and List 1(a-g) 2(a-f) 3(a-e)
4(a-d)
PHSE 1(b,c) 3(k)
Citizenship 2(b)
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Communication
Working with Others
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Activity 2 Phrase Cards
6 stop watches / one minute timers
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Lesson Seven:
To be able to negotiate and evaluate.
To be able to make decisions.
To be able to develop, explore and justify
skills
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English Sp and List 1(e) 2(b)(e) 3(a-e)
4(a) 8(c) 9(a)(c)
Literacy Y6 T2 Txt 17
PHSE 1(c) 2(c)(f)(j) 4(a)(d)
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English Sp and List 1(a-g) 2(a-f) 3(a-e)
PHSE 4(d)
Citizenship 2(b)
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Working with others
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Bag of marbles / counters / sweets (with reserves)
for each group. Some groups to have more than enough some with
less. Instruction ….everybody must have something
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Lesson Eight:
To use ICT as a research tool. Extend knowledge
of vocabulary
To develop ICT skills in particular control
of the mouse
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English Sp and List 6(a) 9(c) Reading
2(a-c) Writing 1 (a-f)
Literacy Y6 T1 Txt 17
PHSE Preparing to play an active role
as a citizen 2(g)
ICT knowledge skills and understanding
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English Sp and List 1(f) 2(f) Reading
1(e,g) Writing 1 (l,m,n)
PHSE 4(d) Make real choices and decisions
with reference to voting procedures
ICT 5 (b,d)
Citizenship 2(a)
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ICT
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Explore Parliament CD ROM
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Lesson Nine:
To be able to research, discuss, demonstrate
and use debating skills.
To be able to delivery a point of view in
role
To explore the media and present information
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English Sp and List 1(a)(c) (d) (e)
Drama 4 (a) 11(a)
Reading for Information 3(a-g) Non-fiction
9 (c)
Literacy Range (ii) journalistic writing
PHSE Preparing to play an active role
as a citizen 2 (a) (k)
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English Sp and List 1(a-g) 2(a-f) 3(a-e)
Drama 4(a-d)
PHSE 4 (g) consider social and moral
dilemmas
Citizenship 2(a)
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Communication
Working with others
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A selection of current newspaper articles
covering the same topic but from as many different perspectives
as possible. There should be enough so that each group has
access to the same materials.
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Lesson Ten:
To understand - what and where Parliament
is
To know about Parliamentary traditions
To be able to use ICT as a research tool
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English Sp and List 2(a-d) Writing
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PHSE 2(b,g)
History 11(b)
Geog 2(f) 3(b)
ICT 5(b)
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English Sp and List
PHSE 4(g,h) with particular reference
to our democratic
History 9 A study of crowns, parliaments
and people
Geog 1(a) How and why has this landscape
changes (use timeline of Westminster Hall)
7(b) study different parts of the UK
ICT 5 (b)
Citizenship 1(d,e)
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ICT
Communication
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Explore Parliament CD ROM
Resource Sheets for Lesson ten
Teacher Supplementary
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Lesson Eleven:
To know about Parliamentary protocol
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English Sp and List 1(a-e) 2(a-e)
Literacy Y6 T2 Txt 15 recognise how
arguments are constructed to be effective
History 7 local History Study looking
at the Local Council and its purpose
PHSE Developing confidence and responsibility
1 (a-c, e) Preparing to play an active role as a citizen 2
(b) (g)
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English Sp and List 1(a-g) 2(a-f) 3(a-e)
4(a-d)
History Britain 1066-1500 Britain 1500-1750
Britain 1750-1900 World Study after 1900
PHSE Breadth of opportunities 4 (b,c,f,g)
Citizenship 1 (b,d,e)
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Communication
Working with others
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Resource Sheet for Lesson eleven
Debate Cards
Teacher's Supplementary Notes
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Lesson Twelve:
To understand the effects of Anglo Saxon resistance
to the Vikings
To know about King Alfred and King Cnut
To understand the term 'Absolute Monarchy'.
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English List 2(a-e) Reading 3(a-f)
Writing 2(a) 10 Vocabulary extension 7
Literacy Y6 T1 Txt 11 Y6 T1 Txt 14
History 4 (a) 9 Effects of Anglo-Saxon
settlement
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English List 2 (a-e) Reading 4 (a-d)
Writing 1 (e-h) 2 (a-c)
History Chronological Understanding
- pupils should be taught and make appropriate use of dates,
vocabulary and conventions that describe historical periods
and the passing of time
Citizenship 1 (d)
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ICT
Communication
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Explore Parliament CD-ROM
Resource Sheet for Lesson twelve
Teacher's Supplementary Notes
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