What is happening in these pictures?

How do they link to last lesson?

Starter

Watch the 2 videos. - List 3 things you observe in each clip.- How are the values of the different groups similar/different?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsnOxmp7zbMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WTSUGetKFc

Pressure Groups

Learning objective:

• To develop knowledge of pressure groups (AO1)

• To assess the role of pressure groups in a democratic society (AO2)

Pressure Groups People who have strong opinions on a particular issue often try to influence what happens by putting pressure on MP’s and people who make decisions. They are called pressure groups (or sometimes lobby groups or protest groups).

Some pressure groups work to protect the interests of their members, such as trade unions. Others work to promote a cause, such as animals rights.

AO1 - success criteria

I can define what a pressure group is and list some examples (D/E)

I can explain the characteristics of different pressure groups (B/C)

I can show awareness of the conflict pressure groups can cause in society (A)

Task

In pairs, match the pressure groups to:-The issue they protest about.- The methods they use to protest.

Review

Which groups would you classify as:

- Illegal/extreme (i/e)

- Legal/non-extreme (l/n)

Review

Which groups would you classify as:

- Illegal/extreme (i/e)

- Legal/non-extreme (l/n)Do you think pressure

groups play a positive role in society?

AO2 - success criteria

I can make an argument, referring to an example of a pressure group (D/E) I can give 2 points of view supported by examples, leading to a conclusion (B/C) I can create a well structured argument backed up by specific examples, leading to a convincing conclusion (A)

Exam style QPressure groups exist to bring about change on a range of issues such as world poverty or animal welfare.

How far do you agree that pressure groups bring positive change to society?

You might consider:• the issues on which pressure groups campaign• the methods that they use• the role of pressure groups in a democratic society and the impact they have.

(30 marks)

Task

In your groups, try and come up with as many arguments on either side, backed up by examples.

Pressure groups exist to bring about change on a range of issues such as world poverty or animal welfare.

How far do you agree that pressure groups bring positive change to society?

Groupings

Arrun LucySophie JoeDiva RyanNusrat Lydia

Paulina Karl BenTim Merissa JacobKatie S James PatrissBradley Katie J Danyaal

Task

In your groups, try and come up with as many arguments on either side, backed up by examples.

Pressure groups exist to bring about change on a range of issues such as world poverty or animal welfare.

How far do you agree that pressure groups bring positive change to society?

Model conclusion

Underline anything that makes this a good conclusion. Annotate why, as well as any improvements.

Overall, pressure groups do play a positive role in society as they make the government aware of issues people care about. Some groups might overstep the mark by causing violence and breaking the law, and harming others can never be justified. However, this does not change the fact that most pressure groups peacefully work to bring change that can benefit the whole of society.

Task

Write your own conclusion to the question on a post-it.

‘Pressure groups bring positive change to our society’

DisagreeAgree

Review

Learning objective:

• To develop knowledge of pressure groups (AO1)

• To assess the role of pressure groups in a democratic society (AO2)

The most important thing I’ve learned today is...

Model conclusion

Underline anything that makes this a good conclusion. Annotate why, as well as any improvements.

Overall, pressure groups do play a positive role in society as they make the government aware of issues people care about. Some groups might overstep the mark by causing violence and breaking the law, and harming others can never be justified. However, this does not change the fact that most pressure groups peacefully work to bring change that can benefit the whole of society.

Review

Now you will need to convince another group of your conclusion.

(Teacher to nominate group member to peer assess).

Task

How many pressure groups can you think of? Mindmap them on your whiteboard:1 min – individually1 min – share with partner

Pressure groups

Review

Pressure groups

Animal Liberation Front

RSPCA

Fathers for Justice

Amnesty International

English Defence League

Occupy London

British Humanist Association

Task

1. Put a circle around any groups that use illegal or extreme methods.

2. Put a square around any that use legal or non-extreme methods.

Can you add your own examples?

Do you think that all pressure groups have a

positive impact on society?

Pressure groups

Animal Liberation Front

RSPCA

Fathers for Justice

Amnesty International

English Defence League

Occupy London

Extreme or illegal methods of protest:

- Violence against people.- Direct action (eg setting animals free)- Public media stunts- Targeting violence against property- Trespassing/occupying land

Non-extreme or legal methods:

- Advertising campaign- Marches- Meeting MPs and government

ministers- Strike- Petition- Letter writing

British Humanist Association

Review

Pressure groups

Animal Liberation Front

RSPCA

Fathers for Justice

Amnesty International

English Defence League

Occupy London

British Humanist Association

Do you think that all pressure groups have a

positive impact on society?