Subject Information - Citizenship

Vision/Aim

Citizenship is the study of what it means to live as a citizen in modern Britain and encourages students to think about how they can contribute to and participate in society. The Citizenship department's vision is to aid pupils in acquiring the knowledge, understanding and skills to take responsible citizenship actions and play a positive role in public and democratic life as informed and active citizens.

Studying Citizenship at GCSE will develop pupils’ self-confidence and communication skills, project planning and realisation, and debating skills - all invaluable skills to future employers. Possible careers that Citizenship studies skills and knowledge can lead pupils into include, Solicitor, Teacher, News reporter, Politician, Doctor, Charity worker or Aid worker.

Resources and support materials can be found on Google Classroom.

Further information can be requested from Miss A Arnold:  aarnold@fhes.org.uk

GCSE Citizenship

Exam Board

AQA

Paper 1

Written exam 1h 45mins

80 marks

50% of GCSE

What’s assessed:

Section A: Active Citizenship

Section B: Politics and participation

Section A: Active Citizenship questions; questions on the citizenship action of others and questions on the students citizenship action investigation (40 marks)

Section B: Politics and participation questions (40 marks)

Question types: multiple-choice, short answer, source-based questions, extended answer.

Paper 2

Written exam 1h 45mins

80 marks

50% of GCSE

What’s assessed:

Section A: Life in Modern Britain

Section B: Rights and responsibilities

Section A: Life in Modern Britain questions (40 marks)

Section B: Rights and responsibilities questions (40 marks)

Question types: multiple-choice, short answer, source-based questions, extended answer.

Link to the Specification

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/citizenship/gcse/citizenship-studies-8100

 

Teaching Schedule

 

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Year 10

Life in Modern Britain

  • Principles and values in British Society
  • Identity
  • The Media and the free press
  • The UK’s role in key international organisations

Making a difference in society

Rights and responsibilities

  • Laws in contemporary society
  • Rights and responsibilities within the legal system

How laws protect the citizen and deal with criminals

Rights and responsibilities (continued)

  • Universal human rights
  • Bringing about change in the legal system

Mini active Citizenship and research project

Pupils research a cause/ issue of their choice and evaluate how society could make a difference.

Year 11

Taking Citizenship Action

  • Actions citizens can take to make a difference in society.
  • Undertaking a citizenship action project

Politics and participation

  • Political power in the UK
  • Local and devolved government
  • Where does political power reside
  • How do others govern themselves
  • Bringing about political change

Revision

  • Revising key content and exam technique

 

 

 

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