Unit 2 ~ AS Citizenship Studies

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.

These materials are the copyright of Dr Peter Jepson.

Timetable for delivery: The aim is to deliver each part of syllabus within a two week cycle. So, for example CS20 (i.e. all parts) within a two week teaching cycle.

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

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

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Students who want a good grade, in the examination, are strongly advised to read and precis Chapters Two and Three of 'Citizenship and Participation' by Lisa Firth (pages 16-39).

Who holds power in the UK? - PRIOR to the delivery of CS20a students should read and precis chapter 9 of 'AS AQA Citizenship' by Duncan Watts. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

Additional reading is provided on pages 66-67 of 'AS Citizenship' by Holden-Rowley and Blewitt.

CS20a - Power in Society - undertake these exercises in class

Video Unit A14 The Citizenship Video (Elections)

Learning skills used: R&P, CT, CP, LD and some LA.

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How to get involved and make a difference - PRIOR to the delivery of CS20b students should read and precis chapter 11 of 'AS AQA Citizenship' by Duncan Watts. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

Additional reading provided on pages 68-77 of 'AS Citizenship' by Holden-Rowley and Blewitt.

CS20b - Question Time - questions for students

CS20c - Online Voting - Voting at the age of 16? - Vote to win a lottery - read, precis and discuss

CS20d - Valid and invalid voting papers (print off and take to class for discussion)

CS20e - Peter Hain MP, the government and voting reform - read and precis

CS20f - Voters to get 'iPod bribe' to vote in local elections - read and precis

CS20g - Changing the voting system - student activity

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

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The Government and the Citizen- PRIOR to the delivery of CS21a students should read and precis chapter 10 of 'AS AQA Citizenship' by Duncan Watts. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

Additional reading provided on pages 78-100 of 'AS Citizenship' by Holden-Rowley and Blewitt.

Re-produce this chart: The Passage of legislation - See 'AS & A Level Government & Politics through diagrams' by Paul Fairclough.

CS21a - Government - [PowerPoint] - [PDF Print File] - Six Levels of Government Materials

CS21b -  People Power rules Surrey set? - Elmbridge Council. Read

CS21c - What is the role of a Councillor? Discuss the issues ...

CS21d - Make up of the House of Lords + House of Lords Quiz

* iMINDMAP ACTIVITY * Students should produce, for the next lesson, an iMindmap that explains the 'How law is made'. These should be printed off and taken to class. You should also take an electronic copy of your iMindmap on a pen drive so that you can deliver/explain your MindMap to the class.

Mini-Mock Exam - in examination conditions - undertake Exam Paper 4 (see Page 101 of 'AS Citizenship')

Learning skills used: R&P, E&R, CT, CP, LD and some LA.

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OVER HALF-TERM - Produce a presentation (use an image) for your class mates on 'Any Pressure Group of your choice'. This could relate to anything that interests you - local or national. You will need to present your presentation to the entire class (expect questions).

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How to get involved and make a difference? - PRIOR to the delivery of CS22a students should read and precis chapter 11 of 'AS AQA Citizenship' by Duncan Watts. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

Additional reading provided on pages 104 - 127 of 'AS Citizenship' by Holden-Rowley and Blewitt.

CS22a - Political Participation [PowerPoint] - [PDF Print File]

CS22b - See also a Christian view of Law Making

CS22c - Citizens fighting deportation - Viraj Mendis returns to his refuge

CS22d - 'Your MP' DVD - an example of a pressure group campaign and the reaction from the local MP

CS22e - Citizens Juries + Some Govt Guidance + Brown Defends Citizens Juries - Are they of value, or a sham?

CS22f - A Unions campaign + Internet Campaigning

* iMINDMAP ACTIVITY * Students should produce, for the next lesson, an iMindmap that explains the 'How a citizen can participate in decision making which affects them'. These should be printed off and taken to class. You should also take an electronic copy of your iMindmap on a pen drive so that you can deliver/explain your MindMap to the class.

Mini-Mock Exam - in examination conditions - undertake Exam Paper 5 (see Page 128 of 'AS Citizenship')

Learning skills used: R&P, E&R, CT, CP, CIT, LD and LA.

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Political Ideology - PRIOR to the delivery of CS23a students should read and precis pages 130-139 of 'AS Citizenship' by Holden-Rowley and Blewitt. Take your precis notes to class so they can be checked at the start of the lesson.

CS23a - Political Ideology and Action [PowerPoint] - [PDF Print File]

CS23b - Howards Way - Howards beliefs - A former Conservative Leader - Do you agree with him? Read and discuss.

CS23c - Women's right to vote - Kuwait - Read

CS23d - All women-shortlists and the selection of members of parliament. - Read, precis and discuss.

Mini-Mock Exam - in examination conditions - undertake Exam Paper 6 (see Page 141 of 'AS Citizenship')

Learning skills used: R&P, E&R, CT, CP, LD and LA.

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Revision - answering past examination papers.