How can citizens bring about change?

This six-lesson Year 8 scheme of work examines how individuals and groups can participate in democracy and bring about social and political change.
Learners explore different forms of citizen action and consider what makes action effective. They investigate how organisations, including pressure groups, use different methods to influence decisions and drive change in society.
The scheme develops learners’ understanding of democratic participation alongside practical active citizenship skills and encourages them to recognise the role citizens can play in shaping their communities and wider society.