Learning objective
- To develop an understanding of the role of local government.
Success criteria
- I understand the role
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National curriculum
PSHE/RSE
Preparing to play an active
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Attention grabber
Show the children the video about being a county councillor on link: Local Government Association - Be a councillor - A day in the life on VideoLink. Following the video, answer any questions the children have. You might need to clarify what the following terms mean: Scrutiny – where councillors have the chance to ask…
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Activity: Local resident characters to help them in their role as a local resident.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could take on the role of a councillor during the role play and should be challenged to look at things from the viewpoint of both the residents and the council.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: understanding the role of
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Vocabulary definitions
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council
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councillor
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Example work
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In this unit
Lesson 6: Local democracy
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: Human rights
Lesson 1: Breaking the law
Lesson 1: What are human rights?
Lesson 1: Rights of the child
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
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: Food choices and the environment
Lesson 2: Rights and responsibilities
Lesson 2: Caring for the environment
Lesson 2: Rights and responsibilities
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: Caring for others
Lesson 3: Protecting the planet
Lesson 3: Community
Lesson 3: Recycling
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
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: Prejudice and discrimination
Lesson 4: Contributing to the community
Lesson 4: Contributing
Lesson 4: Local community groups
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
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: Valuing diversity
Lesson 5: Pressure groups
Lesson 5: Diverse communities
Lesson 5: Charity
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
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: National democracy
Lesson 6: Parliament
Lesson 6: Local councillors
Lesson 6: School council
Lesson 6: Democratic decisions
Lesson 6: Respecting personal boundaries
Lesson 6: Making choices
Lesson 6: Growing up
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: Rules
Lesson 7: Giving my opinion
Lesson 7: Road safety
Lesson 7: Influences
Lesson 7: Introducing puberty
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