Publication information

Ref No: 072920
Published date: 2007
Author: Post 16 Citizenship
Programme Area: CITZ
Theme: Focusing on the Learner
Cost: £0

Summary: This collection of resources contains information and activities for young people learning about ten topical and often controversial citizenship issues. The aim of each resource is to introduce the key facts and arguments surrounding a citizenship topic and to provide introductory learning activities. These are designed to engage learners' interest in the topic and encourage them to research additional information and a wider variety of views from the references and websites provided. The materials should be seen as 'starters', since each topic is complex and should be examined in more depth than can be done in a few pages. The topics available are: 1. The European Union 2. Voting and elections 3. The politics of food 4. Globalisation 5. Local democracy 6. Sustainable development 7. The abolition of slavery? 8. Smoking and alcohol: the politics of bans 9. Tax and pensions: political battlegrounds 10. 'Let freedom ring': civil rights, human rights and the power of protest The activities are aimed at post-16 students, but can be adapted for use with younger learners. You can download the resources here or order a complete set on CD-Rom.