The history of democracy

Students understand key dates in the history of democracy and voting rights in the UK.

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TRU_FT_Democracy_4_Final.pdf

TRU_FT_Democracy_4_RJ.ppt

Relevant SEAL outcomes

39: I can communicate effectively with others, listening to what others say as well as expressing my own thoughts and feelings…

Topic Aims

Programme of study for key stage 3 Citizenship

1.1 Democracy and justice

3: considering how democracy, justice, diversity, toleration, respect and freedom are valued by people with different beliefs, backgrounds and traditions within a changing democratic society.

4: understanding and exploring the roles of citizens and Parliament in holding government and those in power to account.

Learning Outcomes

Students understand key dates in the history of democracy and voting rights in the UK.

Students demonstrate what they have learnt so far in this topic.

Introduction

Explain that in this activity students will be playing a game whereby they create a human timeline.

Differentiate by learning style

This covers a range of learning styles. You could ask students to write down and record the right answers in their files, or to draw their own timeline featuring these key dates.