Representing local issues

This lesson encourages pupils to focus on local animal welfare issues and look at how they can act on the issues using various campaigning methods. Ideally, you need to have completed the lesson Representing you, me and us beforehand. 

Curriculum objectives

Pupils should learn:

• to reflect on their participation and experiences
• to evaluate their speech and reflect on its effectiveness
• to discuss and share what they have learnt with their peers and others in the school community.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this lesson:

• most pupils will: know what they like and dislike about the place and make suggestions for improvements. They know that the local councillors are chosen to represent the views of the community and understand that councillors have a responsibility to listen to the views of the electorate. They work in groups to investigate and discuss issues and communicate their findings to others
• some pupils have not made so much progress and: know there is a local council and understand that local councillors are chosen to make decisions on behalf of the community. They communicate ideas for improving the locality to others and contribute to discussions
• some pupils have progressed further and: identify their own views on what they like and dislike about the place and develop ideas and suggestions for improvements. They understand that councillors have a responsibility to listen to the views of the electorate on issues that concern them. They work in groups to investigate and discuss issues and communicate their findings to others.