I am new to the teaching of Citizenship and in the process I have devised a series of resources for myself and for students to help with getting to grips with exam style and the mark scheme for different questions. I have designed a placemat/ sheet to stick in student books that explain what each style of question is/ command words and marks awarded. I have created a separate sheet for the 8 mark question which allows students to use a writing frame and the mark scheme to produce a good 8 mark answer.

This lesson can be used as an introduction or case study for active citizenship and spark discussion around how people can join action groups and take part in campaigns to make a change. A lesson with information, activities and a source question for students to attempt. Outcomes: To outline what happened at Grenfell Tower To explain what Justice4Grenfell is. To evaluate whether the actions Justice 4Grenfell have taken are forms of effective citizenship action?

A lesson looking at strategies to redcuce crime. A lesson full of discussion points/ worksheets and exam practice Outcomes: To identify why crime is on the increase To suggest how strategies can be used to reduce crime To evaluate whether strategies are effective

A lesson designed to encourage students to explore what primary and secondary research are and their pros and cons. The lesson fits nicely as an introductory lesson to use when students start to plan and consider their own citizenship actions. There are worksheets and activities embedded onto the PowerPoint slides. It could potentially span two lessons. There are mini plenaries and suggested video clips with questions. The lesson ends on a few short 2 mark exam questions.

This lesson uses current affairs for students to look at what identity and what it means to be British means to different people. The lesson then concludes with students thinking about the positives and negatives of living in a multicultural society. Complete with activities/ suggested clips and exam practice Outcomes: To know what the Windrush Scandal was. To explain how immigrants shape our British Identity To evaluate what problems and benefits there can be in a multicultural society

Within the PowerPoint you will find a slide that can be printed off as a worksheet for students for every topic explored within the Rights and Responsibilities Unit. Each slide contains a variety of activities from keyword searches to analysing key arguments. The sheets supplement the Hodder textbook by Mike Mitchell. In addition there's a revision lesson whereby students select suitable activities from keyword searches to 1 mark and 2 mark question answering. I have also included a quiz and the revision checklist This has been designed to support my Year 11 in their revision.

A whole lesson with a variety of revision activities for the Life in Modern Britain Unit. Resources include: Sample questions Checklist for the unit Keyword activities Differentiated revision Match up activities Crosswords

I designed this lesson to help students with the planning of their own actions for the independent project. In addition the lesson supports students in being able to develop their own ideas for the questions within paper 2 that ask students to assess their own project. The PowerPoint allows there to be a lot of class discussion and higher order thinking In addition a detailed worksheet is included where students can highlight the positives and negatives of different types of action - very useful for revision. Outcomes: To describe different ways people can become active citizens To explain the pros and cons of different actions To decide which types of action are most effective

A revision lesson with activities/ worksheet and exam question to explore the nature/ purpose and advantages/ disadvantages of devolution in the UK

A revision lesson that looks at an 8 mark question and key topics about types of punishment and sentences in the UK Complete with revision information and worksheets Outcomes: To identify different types of custodial and non-custodial sentences To describe why some people agree/ disagree with punishments in the UK To evaluate whether you think prison is effective (8 mark question practice)

Lesson brief: This lesson aims to allow students to revise what we mean by identity and how identity is shaped.Lookingat different types of identity eg. local and national Activities and resources: Includes a clear starter with opportunity for feedback Fully resourced with activities on the PowerPoint (Which can be printed as information sheets and worksheets) Opportunity for discussion about how we can all be different A past source question from the 2018 exam is included with a mark scheme and opportunity for students to self/ peer assess Please check my other resources with a similar title I have planned whole units this year for my Year 11 cohort. The lessons could also be used with other year groups and tweaked etc.

A lesson that explores the 3 values that underpin a democratic society with a variety of activities. eg. card sort/ image enquiry etc. All resources are included. Outcomes are: Define the key terms rights, freedoms and responsibilities. Explain why rights, freedoms and responsibilities are important values within a democracy. Evaluate whether rights, freedoms and responsibilities make society fair and just.

This lesson supplements the case studies in the Hodder textbook (Legal Aid/ Hilsborough enquiry etc.) so can be used alongside it. However I have created my own worksheet and found my own information and links for students to explore to ensure the lesson is more interactive. The lesson is fully resourced Outcomes: To outline three case studies and the role they played in the justice system. To explain why different groups are needed to support injustice To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of having different groups in society

A quiz of 20 questions designed to elicit student responses similar to 1 and 2 mark questions

A lesson that addresses different ways the UK can help in International conflict which supplements te AQA endorsed Hodder textbook. Complete with suggested video clips/ exam question plenary/ worksheets etc Lesson Outcomes: Must: Know how the UK can help in international disputes and conflicts Should: Explain the different forms of conflict resolution and strategies used. Could: Evaluate which strategy you think would work the best

A resource for the new AQA Citizenship specification supporting the : Rights and Responsibilities A workbook for students to complete that can be used with or without a textbook as support. It contains: keywords/ exam command words/ exam tips/ exam questions/ games/ revision activities etc.

This lesson is focused upon reminding (or to share with new students) what the AQA Citizenship course is made up of. It has example questions with suggestions of how to answer, command word activities and finally ends in a keyword activity for the Life in Modern Britain Unit. PLC and keywords for the Life in Modern Britiain Unit are attached

Lesson brief: This lesson aims to allow students to consider what factors shape the identity of the UK. Looking at population, ethnicities, immigration and an ageing population. The lesson could potentially span 2 lessons. Activities and resources: Includes a clear starter with opportunity for feedback Fully resourced with activities on the PowerPoint (Which can be printed as information sheets and worksheets) Useful revision summary activities Short exam questions Please check my other resources with a similar title I have planned whole units this yearfor my Year 11 cohort. The lessons could also be used with other year groups and tweaked etc.

Lesson brief: This lesson aims to allow students to revise or learn about what censorship is and how it works. Activities and resources: Includes a clear starter with opportunity for feedback Suggested video clips and activities An interesting discussion oopportunity for real life censored cases Fully resourced with activities on the PowerPoint (Which can be printed as information sheets and worksheets) Ends with short exam question plenaries with an opportunity for peer and self assessment with answers preprepared Please check my other resources with a similar title I have planned whole units this yearfor my Year 11 cohort. The lessons could also be used with other year groups and tweaked etc.