Learning objective
- To begin to understand how democracy works.
Success criteria
- I understand how voting
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National curriculum
PSHE/RSE
Preparing to play an active
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Attention grabber
Give the children a few minutes to think about things they like to do in school as a class, for example having a story read, play activities or extra time outside. Then ask the children to share their ideas. Write these up on the board, but only write them the first time they are suggested.…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Might need additional support if an activity is not selected that they want to do.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be challenged to explain in more detail about the fairness of each way of choosing.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: understanding that voting is
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Vocabulary definitions
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choice
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democracy
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Example work
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In this unit
Lesson 9: Staying safe with medicine
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Y1/2 Lesson 7 (Cycle B) : Looking after our teeth
Y1/2 Lesson 1 (Cycle A): Understanding my feelings
Lesson 1: Rules beyond school
Lesson 1: Rules
Lesson 1: Introduction to the internet
Lesson 1: First Aid: Emergencies and calling for help
Lesson 1: Internet safety: Age restrictions
Lesson 1: Online friendships
Lesson 2: Staying safe online
Y5/6 Lesson 1: (Cycle B) Relaxation: mindfulness
Y5/6 Lesson 1 (Cycle A): Relaxation: yoga
Year 1/2 Lesson 1 (Cycle B): Understanding my feelings
Lesson 2: Our school environment
Lesson 2: Caring for others: Animals
Lesson 2: Communicating online
Lesson 2: First Aid: bites and stings
Lesson 2: Share aware
Y5/6 Lesson 2 (Cycle B): What can I be?
Y5/6 Lesson 2 (Cycle A): The importance of rest
Y1/2 Lesson 2 (Cycle B): Steps to success
Y1/2 Lesson 2 (Cycle A): Relaxation
Lesson 2: Relaxation: stretches
Lesson 3: Our local environment
Lesson 3: The needs of others
Lesson 3: Secrets and surprises
Lesson 3: Be kind online
Lesson 3: First Aid: asthma
Lesson 3: Puberty
Y5/6 Lesson 3 (Cycle B): Taking responsibility for my health
Y5/6 Lesson 3 (Cycle A): Embracing failure
Y1/2 Lesson 3 (Cycle B): Developing a growth mindset
Y1/2 Lesson 4 (Cycle A): Ready for bed
Y1/2 Lesson 3 (Cycle A): What am I like?
Lesson 4: Job roles in our local community
Lesson 4: Similar, yet different
Lesson 4: Appropriate contact: My private parts
Lesson 4: Cyberbullying
Lesson 4: Privacy and secrecy
Lesson 4: Menstruation
Y5/6 Lesson 4 (Cycle B): The impact of technology on health
Y5/6 Lesson 4 (Cycle A): Going for goals
Y1/2 Lesson 4 (Cycle B): Being active
Lesson 5: Similar yet different - my local community
Lesson 5: Belonging
Lesson 5: Appropriate contact: My private parts are private
Lesson 5: Fake emails
Lesson 5: Consuming information online
Lesson 5: Emotional changes in puberty
Y5/6 Lesson 5 (Cycle B): Resilience toolbox
Y5/6 Lesson 5 (Cycle A): Taking responsibility for my feelings
Y1/2 Lesson 5 (Cycle B): Relaxation: breathing exercises
Y1/2 Lesson 5 (Cycle A): Hand washing and personal hygiene
Lesson 6: School council
Lesson 6: Democratic decisions
Lesson 6: Respecting personal boundaries
Lesson 6: Making choices
Lesson 6: Growing up
Lesson 6: First Aid: Bleeding and head injuries
Y5/6 Lesson 6 (Cycle B): Immunisation
Y5/6 Lesson 6 (Cycle A): Healthy meals
Y1/2 Lesson 6 (Cycle B): Healthy diet
Y1/2 Lesson 6 (Cycle A): Sun safety
Lesson 7: Giving my opinion
Lesson 7: Road safety
Lesson 7: Influences
Lesson 7: Introducing puberty
Lesson 7: Alcohol, drugs and tobacco: Making decisions
Y5/6 Lesson 7 (Cycle B): Physical health concerns
Y5/6 Lesson 7 (Cycle A): Sun safety
Y1/2 Lesson 7 (Cycle A): Allergies
Lesson 8: Crossing roads safely
Lesson 8: Keeping safe out and about
Lesson 8: Tobacco
Y5/6 Lesson 8 (Cycle B): Good and bad habits
Y1/2 Lesson 8 (Cycle A): People who help us stay healthy