Overview
During this lesson pupils consider what it means to be a global citizen and what rights and responsibilities come
with this.
They consider a range of global issues; analysing the possible causes, effects and potential solutions for these
issues. Finally, pupils are introduced to the Sustainable Development Goals and consider how they can contribute towards them.
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Climate Change
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Digital Footprints
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