Post on 12-Jan-2016
Lesson 3: Global Citizens 1
Citizenship Lesson 3
What is a global citizen?
Aim: to understand what a global citizen is
Global citizen
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For starters…
• In pairs, pupils discuss what makes a global citizen. Break it down:
what does global mean? what is a citizen?
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By the end of today, you will be able to
• State 2 criteria for a global citizen
• State how celebrities are global
citizens
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Task 1
• Pick 3 celebrities that feature in Celebdaq - one from
TV/movies, one from sport and one other.
? How is each celebrity a global citizen?
? Has the celebrity received press coverage this
week/month? For what? Has this affected his/her profile?
? Look at the data tab of the celebrity’s Profile to explain
how press coverage has affected the celebrity’s share
price
Use the worksheet to present your ideas.
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To sum it up:
? How might a celebrity use their fame to influence
change? Think of some celebrities who have used
their fame to promote a cause or charity.
? Can a celebrity also benefit from promoting a
cause?
Extension: Describe the relationship between
celebrities, charities and the press. Describe how
Celebdaq utilises some of this relationship.
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Homework:
• Watch the news for a week and try
to spot any celebrities who have
made the headlines for promoting a
charity or cause.
• Look at the celebrity’s share price
– does it change as a result?