Scheme for Learning 2018/19. Curriculum Area Citizenship. Assessment Cycles One to Four- Active Citizenship. Reading and understanding texts.

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1 Personnel Responsible CMS Scheme for Learning 2018/19 Curriculum Area Quality Assured by PLE Exam Board/Qualification AQA Assessment Cycles One to Four- Active Assessment Cycle Topic/Unit Title Big Question Rationale/Skill Development Link to Assessment Objectives/Progression Scales Skills 1 Active Students will develop an understanding of what active citizenship is including how people make a difference in society; bringing about political change; changing the legal system and conducting an active citizenship enquiry. Students will be assessed using GCSE style questions which are based on AQA GCSE Studies Specification. Lesson/ Title Learning Objectives/Outcomes Key Language/Terminology Literacy Development/Grammar Gatsby Link Independent Learning Link to Progression Scales/Assessment Objectives 1.1 What is? How can people make a difference to society? 1.2 What is democracy? How are those in power held to account? 1.3 Which organisations give different s in society a voice? 1.4 How can citizens fight injustice? ; Society Democracy. Account; Elections; Participation. Trade Unions; Petitions; Advocacy; Lobbying. Communities; Campaign; Deportation; Media Writing accurately Skimming and Scanning large texts Interaction between society and world of commerce Linked to Progress Map and weekly AO3 Application of

2 1.5 Assessment- Paper 1A 30 mins pre revision 60 mins 1.6 Review and Reflect 45 mins Intro to Democracypros and cons (link to Brexit) 1.7 How does democracy work in the UK and other forms of democracy in parts of the world? 1.8 What are the institutions of the British Constitution? Parliament; Citizen, Volunteering; Councillor. Demonstration; Constitution; Opposition; Sovereignty. Deducing and interpreting information Explore links to subject specific careers Law and regulation creation that aid. 1.9 What is the role and structure of local government? Taxation; Authorities; Councils; Districts; Boroughs. Law and regulation creation that aid.

3 2.1 What is the role and structure of national governments? 2.2 What are the issues relating to voting and elections? Voter apathy Administration; Recreation; Legislation; Agriculture. Candidate; Turnout; Referendum; Assembly; Nationally. Fair representation of people. 2.3 How does the government raise and spend taxes? Industry; Defence; Nationalised; Budget; Welfare. Negotiating solutions Taxation impact on salaries and 2.4 What is the voting system in the U.K. and other parts of the world? 2.5 Assessment- Full Paper 1 First Past The Post; Constituency; Byelection; Proportional. and accuracy additional 2.6 Review and Reflect Negotiating solutions

4 2.7 What are the roles of members of government and the civil service? 2.8 Pages What are the principles and values of British Society? Legislation; Bills; Cabinet; Ministers; Monarch. Human; Moral; Legal; Values; Underpinning. Social values influencing and development. 2.9 What do we mean by identity? Identity; Population; Migration; Immigration; communities. 3.1 What is the role of the media and free press? 3.2 What is the U.K. s role in key international organisations? Rights; Responsibilities; Social Media; Mass Media. United Nations; Security Council; Commonwealth; Commission. Leadership and clarity of communication Leadership and clarity of communication 3.3 What laws does a society require and why? Fundamental; Principles; Equality; Justice; Judicial.

5 3.4 What are a citizen s rights and responsibilities in a legal system? Operation; Justice; Common Law; Seizure; Criminal Law; Civil Law. 3.5 Assessment- Paper and accuracy additional 3.6 Review and Reflect Negotiating solutions 3.7 How laws protect citizens and deal criminals Citizens; Contemporary; Legislation; Representation; Strike; Secondary Actions. Fair representation of people in the workplace 3.8 What are Universal human rights? International Law; Conventions; Human Rights; Humanitarian. 3.9 Revision Paper 1A revision paper - course

6 4.1 Revision Paper 1B revision paper - course 4.2 Revision Paper 2A revision paper - course 4.3 Revision Paper 2B revision paper - course additional 4.4 Walking talking mock Coverage of previous year s paper. - course 4.5 GCSE Assessment to be completed in full GCSE conditions

7 4.6 British Values Equalities; freedom of Speech; Principle; Multiculturalism; Society 4.7 Faiths in Britain Diversity; Underpin; Identity;. 4.8 Course Reflection Preparation for Year 10 and KS4. Preparation; Awareness; Reflection; approach; Attitude. Negotiating solutions Social values influencing and development. Social values influencing and development. additional 4.9 Course Reflection Preparation for Year 10 and KS4. Preparation; Awareness; Reflection; approach; Attitude. Negotiating solutions

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