Citizenship

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CHARTER 88
Pro Democracy campaigning organisation. Lots of citizenship teaching ideas.

http://www.citizen21.org.uk

CITIZENSHIP FOUNDATION
The Citizenship Foundation is an independent charity working to promote more effective citizenship through education about the law, democracy and society.

http://www.citfou.org.uk/

CONSUMER EDUCATION
This consumer education website launched by the Welsh Consumer Council provides a wealth of information to support young consumers. The site makes includes information, worksheets and quizzes on consumer law, shopping, advertising, money, health and safety, the environment and how to complain.

http://www.consumereducation.org.uk/

DfES CITIZENSHIP
Government website source of information about education for Citizenship in the curriculum. There are sections on Curriculum Issues, Assessment, Training & Development, Teaching Resources and Case-Studies.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/citizenship/

ELECTORAL COMMISSION
The website is fully searchable with a good deal of interesting material, including all Electoral Commission publications downloadable for free, as well as information about electoral modernisation, regulatory issues, elections, referendums, voter turnout etc.

http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk

EUROPE
A directory of links on Europe. The material is organized under the headings: Enlargement, Economy, Newspapers, Politics, History, Citizen & Culture, European Union Institutions, Statistics, Atlas, European Countries, Pedagogy and Miscellaneous.

http://apella.ac-limoges.fr/lyc-perrier-tulle/europ/links/europe.htm

CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
Guardian newspaper website with lessons and lots of ideas.

http://www.learn.co.uk/citizenship/

HUMAN RIGHTS
Institute for Global Ethics. "Aims to promote ethical fitness through public discourse and practical action, this is pursued through four principal roles: As Convenor Initiating events to elevate public discussion and practical action within centres of influence at local and national level. As Educator Promoting the teaching of ethical fitness to individuals, businesses, and other organisations; and encouraging education in values, citizenship, and character development, for all ages."

http://www.globalethics.org.uk

INSTITUTE FOR CITIZENSHIP

http://www.citizen.org.uk/index.html

MEDIA LITERACY
A website designed for educators who want to learn more about media literacy and to make their students more media aware

http://www.med.sc.edu:1081/

CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
Guardian newspaper website with lessons and lots of ideas.

http://www.learn.co.uk/citizenship/

REAL GAME
Not a website but a very powerful classroom tool that can be adapted to incorporate a lot of citizenship. The Real Game has arrived in Britain from Canada and is now strongly establishing itself with a UK version. Pupils can follow the game from year 6 to year 11. Excellent 'life' simulation and the kids love it too! The Game has a strong careers orientation hence Connexions involvement.

http://connexions.gov.uk

SCHOOLS COUNCILS
Advice on setting up and running a schools council

http://www.schoolcouncils.org.uk

WORLD FACTBOOK FROM THE CIA
Facts and figures about every country on the planet.

http://cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook

TEACHERNET
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) area of its website. Includes: a flexible, interactive tool to help identify your development needs; a signpost to 'learning pathways' offering a range of learning options; a database of resources; and the opportunity to share ideas, seek advice and contribute your own good practice through the bulletin board. The website also has over 90 Citizenship lesson plan reviews and links relevant resources.

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/pshe/

YOUNG GOVERNMENT
New website asks young people what they want. Seven hundred young people have contributed to a new government website which is aimed at 11-18 year olds and provides a range of information on topics such as bullying, the environment, volunteering and the dangers of under-age drinking. Planning a gap year, healthy eating and keeping safe on the web are also covered. 'How government works' contains an A-Z of politics, a quick guide to government and information on how bills and laws are developed.

http://younggov.ukonline.gov.uk

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This page was last updated 22-04-04