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What topic	Citizenship through media
What length (min)	30
What age group	College
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Citizenship through Media

Subject

No subject

Topic

Citizenship through Media

Grade/Age Group

College

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Compliance

The lesson is designed to meet UK national curriculum standards for citizenship education, focusing on the role of media in promoting active citizenship.

Objectives

• Understand the concept of citizenship and its relevance in contemporary society.
• Evaluate the impact of media on citizenship and public participation.
• Analyse different media sources and their representation of citizenship issues.
• Foster critical thinking skills regarding media consumption and its influence on civic engagement.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and computer
• Access to various media clips (news articles, social media posts, videos)
• Handouts with guiding questions and reflection prompts
• Sticky notes for feedback

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic and objectives. Engage students with a question about their understanding of citizenship and media.
2	Group Discussion	10	Divide students into small groups. Each group discusses how media influences perceptions of citizenship. Provide guiding questions.
3	Media Analysis	10	Present various media clips. Instruct students to analyse the representation of citizenship in each clip, focusing on aspects like bias and perspective.
4	Class Reflection	3	Regroup for a class discussion. Ask students to share their findings and thoughts without formal presentations.
5	Wrap-Up and Homework	2	Summarise key points from the class discussion. Assign homework: students to write a reflection on how a specific media form influences their understanding of citizenship. Ensure that submissions are made electronically without presentations.

Homework

• Write a reflective piece on how a specific media type (news article, social media, TV program) has influenced your understanding of citizenship.
• Submit via the learning management system by the next class.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions and media analyses informally for participation and understanding.
• Review homework submissions for comprehension of the lesson's concepts.

Additional Notes

• Ensure a respectful environment where all opinions on citizenship and media can be shared.
• Consider students’ diverse backgrounds in discussions and analyses.

Lesson script