School Level: Primary

June 25, 2015

Exercise 7.8. – Ways of participating in democracy

Educational objective The students relate different forms of political participation to human rights. Resources List of possible forms of political participation. Procedure…

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Exercise 7.7. – How does government affect your life?

Educational objectives The students understand that government affects our lives in almost every aspect imaginable (tua res agitur). The world we live…

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Exercise 7.6. – Should we take part in politics?

Educational objectives The students form their opinions as to whether it is important to participate in government Participation can take place in…

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Exercise 7.5. – We and the world

Educational objectives The students examine how other countries and remote events affect their community. The students understand better the structure of interdependence…

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Exercise 7.4. – The planning project6

Educational objectives The students understand the structures of mutual dependence in a community during a period of change. The students understand that…

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June 16, 2015

Unit 9 – Teachers’ handout 2: working with television

Background material for teachers   1. Why are children so fascinated by TV? Television offers constant change, relaxation and adventure. With the…

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Unit 9 – Teachers’ handout 1: media in democracies

Background material for teachers In a democracy, the media are on the side of the people and the truth. Facts are presented…

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Lesson 4: We plan a media product

What do we do with our skills now? The students agree on a topic and on a plan   Learning objectives The technical…

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Lesson 3: Presentation time!

Groups of students show their technical media skills Learning objectives The students become technical specialists for their chosen media device. They learn…

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Lesson 2: The power of knowledge and skills!

Students prepare their presentations of media devices Learning objectives The students realise the diversity or the limited number of media devices that…

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