Why is politics important? How does it impact your life? (R&R) Lesson Pack includes: Editable PowerPoint, lesson assessment, student resources and signposting to extra support services. One of our 40 different bonus mindfulness activities also included and much more.
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Learning Outcomes:
To understand the impact politics has on every day life
To explore the History of the UK Parliament
To evaluate why its better to live in a democracy rather than a dictatorship
Some Key Terms Covered
Parliament, Westminster, Democracy, totalitarianism, elections Government, Parliament, Politics
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
☞ 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
☞ Most lessons include a Worksheet
☞ Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ Mapped against Latest Statutory Health and RSE DfE Guidance, PSHE Association & Character Education Guidance from DfE.
⟴ PSHE Association Theme: Living in the Wider World KS4 L21 & L22
⟴ Be Ofsted and DfE PSHE ready with our resources! Product Code: RSE/C8/LS/29
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