CHV2O – Unit 1 – Lesson 2: The Political Spectrum | Part 1

Overview

Duration

100 minutes

Lesson Objective

• Understand the what is meant by the political spectrum.

Lesson Outcomes

• Describe what is meant by the political spectrum.
• Explain how we can use the political spectrum to analyse perspectives about government and society.
• Explain what/who has shaped their political views.

The Lesson

Sequence

1. Cartoon of the Day
2. Starter: Article Analysis [Reading comprehension and questions]
3. Introduction – The Political Spectrum [teacher led discussion and note taking].
4. Task 1. Where do you lie on the political spectrum? [individual online quiz]
5. Task 2. Where do you lie on the political spectrum? [Debrief questions]
6. Task 3. Political socialization agents [paired mind map]
7. Review: 3,2,1 Exit Card.

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