Unit 2 - AS Citizenship Studies

Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation

Within the College Library there is a very good online facility called 'Issues'. Ask the Librarian how you can access these resource materials, since they provide excellent Citizenship information.

Timetable for delivery: The aim is to deliver each part of the syllabus within a two week cycle. So, for example C1 (i.e. all parts) within a two week teaching cycle. Likewise, C2 etc.

You should print off the intranet materials prior to class - taking them with you to the lesson.

For details of the AQA Citizenship Specifications see: http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/pdf/AQA-2100-W-SP-10.PDF

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Term activity

Each student should examine their local newspapers and good quality national newspapers (e.g. The Times, The Guardian etc) and bring to class for the first lesson of every week a news story relevant to Citizenship.

Be prepared to share your news story with the class at the start of the lesson. Keep your newspaper cuttings in a portfolio (as examples to use in your work).

Some issues to discuss and think about (collect information throughout the term/year from newspapers) ...

Local campaigns - Newspaper campaigns - MPs abusing their powers - A politically biased media - New legislation proposed

Please click here for details of the various learning skills and learning styles we use.

[Equality & Diversity issues: C5a, ]

[Health issues: C5a, C6a]

Who can make a difference? - Prior to the delivery of C5a students should read and precis pages 205-226 of Chapter 5 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

C5a - Issue 1: Who holds power in the UK? [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print file]

C5a(1) - Visit the interactive 'An Introduction to Parliament' resource and its quiz [Individual Activity]

C5a(2) - Government in action: Is the coalition working? - article by Alex Stevenson published in Total Politics (Dec 2010) - Read, precis and discuss.

C5a(3) - Murdoch: I decide Sun's politics - Read, precis and discuss.

C5a(4) - Class debate: 'Should citizens vote?' - Students should do some research prior to class. [Group Activity]

C5a(5) - Was Mary Whitehouse right? - Read, precis and discuss.

C5a(6) - What should I do if I have a media complaint? Visit Ofcom and/or The Press Complaints Commission and summarise (1) How they resolve complaints (2) A case example. [Research Activity]

C5a(7) - Revision Questions.

Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q1a & Q1b on page 252 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.

Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).

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Who can make a difference? - Prior to the delivery of C5b students should read and precis pages 226-252 of Chapter 5 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

C5b - Issue 2: The citizen and political power in the UK [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print file]

C5b(1) - Undertake the 'Political Compass Test' [Individual Activity]

C5b(2) - What is the role of a Councillor? [Research Task]

C5b(3) - Voters to get 'iPod bribe' to vote in local elections - Read, precis and discuss.

C5b(4) - The European Union (Visit Civitas for more info) - Arguments for the European Union - Arguments against the European Union + EU Institutions Worksheet .

C5b(5) - So, what has Europe ever done for us? Apart from... - Read, precis and discuss.

C5b(6) - Revision Questions.

Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q2 & Q3 on page 252 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.

Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).

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How can I make a difference? - Prior to the delivery of C6a students should read and precis pages 253-273 of Chapter 6 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

C6a - Issue 1: Playing your part: how the citizen can get involved and make a difference [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print File]

C6a(1) - What is democracy? Discuss in class (see 'AS & A Level Government & Politics through diagrams' by Paul Fairclough - published in 2002 by Oxford University Press).

C6a(2) - Class Video - Democracy in action + Questions [Individual Activity]

C6a(3) - People power rules Surrey set - Read, precis and discuss.

C6a(4) - Which electoral system is best for the UK? - article published in Total Politics (Nov 2010) - Read, precis and discuss.

C6a(5) - Voter apathy [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print File] - Mind-map exercise.

C6a(6) - Class debate: Can rallies and protests ever make a difference? - Students to do some research prior to class. [Group Activity]

C6a(7) - Revision Questions.

Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q1a & Q1b on page 294 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.

Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).

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How can I make a difference? - Prior to the delivery of C6a students should read and precis pages 273-294 of Chapter 6 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

C6b - Issue 2: Citizenship in action: citizens working together to bring about change [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print File]

C6b(1) - Class Video: McLibel - The postman and the gardener who took on McDonalds [Group Activity]

C6b(2) - Egham's Airtrack protesters rally behind MP - Read, precis and discuss.

C6b(3) - Rage Against the Machine beats X-Factor - Read, precis and discuss.

Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q1a & Q1b on page 294 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.

Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).

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- End of Unit -

Remember to download and complete your Active Citizenship Profile for the examination.

Revision - practice answering past examination papers, click here to go to the EssayBank.

Unit 2 - AS Citizenship Studies

Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation

Within the College Library there is a very good online facility called 'Issues'. Ask the Librarian how you can access these resource materials, since they provide excellent Citizenship information.

Timetable for delivery: The aim is to deliver each part of the syllabus within a two week cycle. So, for example C1 (i.e. all parts) within a two week teaching cycle. Likewise, C2 etc.

You should print off the intranet materials prior to class - taking them with you to the lesson.

For details of the AQA Citizenship Specifications see: http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/pdf/AQA-2100-W-SP-10.PDF

Term activity

Each student should examine their local newspapers and good quality national newspapers (e.g. The Times, The Guardian etc) and bring to class for the first lesson of every week a news story relevant to Citizenship.

Be prepared to share your news story with the class at the start of the lesson. Keep your newspaper cuttings in a portfolio (as examples to use in your work).

Some issues to discuss and think about (collect information throughout the term/year from newspapers) ...

Local campaigns - Newspaper campaigns - MPs abusing their powers - A politically biased media - New legislation proposed

Please click here for details of the various learning skills and learning styles we use.

[Equality & Diversity issues: C5a, ]

[Health issues: C5a, C6a]

Who can make a difference? - Prior to the delivery of C5a students should read and precis pages 205-226 of Chapter 5 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

C5a - Issue 1: Who holds power in the UK? [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print file]

C5a(1) - Visit the interactive 'An Introduction to Parliament' resource and its quiz [Individual Activity]

C5a(2) - Government in action: Is the coalition working? - article by Alex Stevenson published in Total Politics (Dec 2010) - Read, precis and discuss.

C5a(3) - Murdoch: I decide Sun's politics - Read, precis and discuss.

C5a(4) - Class debate: 'Should citizens vote?' - Students should do some research prior to class. [Group Activity]

C5a(5) - Was Mary Whitehouse right? - Read, precis and discuss.

C5a(6) - What should I do if I have a media complaint? Visit Ofcom and/or The Press Complaints Commission and summarise (1) How they resolve complaints (2) A case example. [Research Activity]

C5a(7) - Revision Questions.

Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q1a & Q1b on page 252 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.

Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).

Who can make a difference? - Prior to the delivery of C5b students should read and precis pages 226-252 of Chapter 5 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

C5b - Issue 2: The citizen and political power in the UK [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print file]

C5b(1) - Undertake the 'Political Compass Test' [Individual Activity]

C5b(2) - What is the role of a Councillor? [Research Task]

C5b(3) - Voters to get 'iPod bribe' to vote in local elections - Read, precis and discuss.

C5b(4) - The European Union (Visit Civitas for more info) - Arguments for the European Union - Arguments against the European Union + EU Institutions Worksheet.

C5b(5) - So, what has Europe ever done for us? Apart from... - Read, precis and discuss.

C5b(6) - Revision Questions.

Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q2 & Q3 on page 252 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.

Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).

How can I make a difference? - Prior to the delivery of C6a students should read and precis pages 253-273 of Chapter 6 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

C6a - Issue 1: Playing your part: how the citizen can get involved and make a difference [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print File]

C6a(1) - What is democracy? Discuss in class (see 'AS & A Level Government & Politics through diagrams' by Paul Fairclough - published in 2002 by Oxford University Press).

C6a(2) - Class Video - Democracy in action + Questions [Individual Activity]

C6a(3) - People power rules Surrey set - Read, precis and discuss.

C6a(4) - Which electoral system is best for the UK? - article published in Total Politics (Nov 2010) - Read, precis and discuss.

C6a(5) - Voter apathy [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print File] - Mind-map exercise.

C6a(6) - Class debate: Can rallies and protests ever make a difference? - Students to do some research prior to class. [Group Activity]

C6a(7) - Revision Questions.

Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q1a & Q1b on page 294 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.

Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).

How can I make a difference? - Prior to the delivery of C6a students should read and precis pages 273-294 of Chapter 6 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

C6b - Issue 2: Citizenship in action: citizens working together to bring about change [Powerpoint] - [PDF Print File]

C6b(1) - Class Video: McLibel - The postman and the gardener who took on McDonalds [Group Activity]

C6b(2) - Egham's Airtrack protesters rally behind MP - Read, precis and discuss.

C6b(3) - Rage Against the Machine beats X-Factor - Read, precis and discuss.

Mini-Mock Exam - In examination conditions - undertake Q1a & Q1b on page 294 of 'AS Citizenship Studies for AQA' by Holden-Rowley et al.

Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD, LA (E&R via homework).

- End of Unit -

Remember to download and complete your Active Citizenship Profile for the examination.

Revision - practice answering past examination papers, click here to go to the EssayBank.

C5b(4) - The European Union (Visit Civitas for more info) - Arguments for the European Union - Arguments against the European Union + EU Institutions Worksheet .