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Modern Studies Learner journey S1 (BGE) Learning Intention Success Criteria – learners will be able to; Planned Homework activities Ways to Support Learning at Home Assessment Living in a Democracy Describe the main features of a democracy Describe the powers that each level of government – council, Scottish, UK and European – are in control over. Research and describe some beliefs held by the main political parties in the UK. Describe the characteristics of a good political representative. Use the above to work in groups to take part in a mock election campaign. 1. Research to find out who their councillors, MSPs, MP and MEPs are and which party they are in. Encourage pupils to be aware of current affairs by reading newspapers and watching TV news regularly. End of unit assessment ‘Describe’ stem knowledge questions in National 4 and National 5 exam. Passport of Skills Taking Responsibility Managing, Planning, Organising Communicating Working with others Living in a Democracy Explain the ways we can participate in democracy Explain how and where they are represented in politics Offer their own political opinions on a range of current issues and be able to explain what this means for their place on the political spectrum Explain the various ways people can participate in politics in the UK 1. Research an existing petition from a petition website and be able to explain its intention. Ask them to explain their opinions regularly on current affairs as they arise. Encourage them to get involved in politics if they are interested – e.g. by joining a political party. End of unit assessment ‘Explain’ stem knowledge questions in National 4 and National 5 exam Passport of Skills Taking Responsibility Communicating Living in a Democracy Learn to use graphical sources to make conclusions Draw broad conclusions from 4 graphical sources relating to UK democracy. Use any sources of information at home (e.g. in newspapers) as prompts to draw conclusions from. End of unit assessment ‘Conclusions’ skill questions in National 4 and National 5 exam. Passport of Skills Managing, Planning, Organising Communicating