Broad topic/title for lesson: What does it mean to be Welsh?

Key stage or student group:KS3

Time needed1 hour

Quick descriptionStudents identify what visitors to Wales should know about our country, culture and system of government and produce an information leaflet or poster about Wales for teenagers of their age range.

Link to DCELLS PSE Framework for 7 to 19 year olds in WalesTheme: Active CitizenshipIntended specific learning outcomes:Learners should have opportunities to:

» value and celebrate diversity and equality of opportunity locally, nationally and globally

And to understand

» topical and local issues » the principles of democracy in Wales

Materials, resources and preparation needed:IT facilities A4 paper for information leaflet A3 paper for poster

Developing thinking Developing communication Developing ICT

Developing number Working with others Improving own learning

CLIC PSE Lesson Plan - KS3 Active Citizenship - Being Welsh

Outline & Requirements

Method:Lesson Starter: (5mins) » In groups, students think of as many things that they associate with Wales

or being Welsh. Write answers on the board

Introduction: (5mins) » Use the attached worksheet “Wales, Europe and the World” or using a map

of the world, identify the position of Wales

Activity: (40mins)Use CLIC’s World, Europe UK and Wales section:http://www.cliconline.co.uk/en/info/world-europe-uk-wales/Choose 1,2,3,4 or a combination that best suits your learners:

1. Being Welsh - Using worksheet – “What is so special about Wales?” ask students to draw or write some of the things that they associate with being Welsh, using some ideas from the lesson starter

2. Language - Wales has its own language. Using worksheet – “A Visitor’s Guide to Wales”, ask students to write the Welsh version of some com- mon phrases on the worksheet

3. Government - Wales has its own government. Ask students in pairs to discuss and research how Wales is governed. Answers can be found in the Politics section on the CLIC website > Info > World, Europe, UK, Wales > Politics > Welsh Politics. http://www.cliconline.co.uk/en/info/world-europe-uk-wales/politics/welsh-politics/

4. Economy - In order for countries to survive they must be able to earn money, so ask students to think of what type of industry, or employment/ jobs they are in Wales. Thought shower ideas and/or use internet to re-search this – tourism, retailing, healthcare, office work, sport – think about jobs in their local area

Feedback of findings: (10mins)Choose the option that best suits your learners:

1. In groups, students use this information to produce their own information sheet, or produce an advertising poster about “Being Welsh” for teenagers of their age range

2. Presentation- students could also use their research to make a presenta-tion about “Being Welsh”

Tips, suggestions and additional resources:CLIC’s World, Europe UK and Wales section:http://www.cliconline.co.uk/en/info/world-europe-uk-wales/

Recent newspaper or magazine articles about Wales.

Information from the careers teacher about jobs in Wales.

CLIC PSE Lesson Plan - KS3 Active Citizenship - Being Welsh

lesson plan

WHERE IS WALES?

CLIC PSE Lesson Plan - KS3 Active Citizenship - Being Welsh

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT WALES?

CLIC PSE Lesson Plan - KS3 Active Citizenship - Being Welsh

» What images come to your mind? » What makes you feel Welsh? » What do you link with Wales?

.Complete the boxes with a drawing or writing with some of your own ideas.

A Visitor’s Guide to Wales

You are helping to put together a Visitor’s Guide to Wales for first-time visitors (young people of your age range) to Wales and the UK.

Make a list of some of our customs to prepare them for their experience. You may take many of our customs for granted, but they will be new to some people that come to this country.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Wales has its own language

Whilst Welsh is taught to all students up to the age of 16, it is more common to hear Welsh spoken in West and North Wales.

Write some of the most commonly used phrases in Welsh.

Hello - …………………………………………………………Good morning –…………………………………………………………My name is -…………………………………………………………How are you -…………………………………………………………

CLIC PSE Lesson Plan - KS3 Active Citizenship - Being Welsh

It is also useful to know how the country is organised:

Fill in the blanks

Wales is part of the U…………….. K………………….

The other countries that make up the UK are E……………….., S……………and N……………… I……………………

Wales has its own government called the W………………… G……………………………..

The representatives of the people of Wales, the assembly members (AM) form the N…………………A………………………for W…………….. and they meet weekly at the S…………………. in C…………… B………

What do you think are the main sources of income or jobs in Wales or in your area of Wales?

1……………………………..……………………………..

2……………………………..…………………………….

3……………………………..…………………………….

4……………………………..…………………………….

5……………………………..…………………………….

CLIC PSE Lesson Plan - KS3 Active Citizenship - Being Welsh

Answers: British customs

» Shaking hands when you greet someone » Eating with a knife and fork » Punctuality - arriving on time for social gatherings or meetings » Socialising in a pub » Talking about the weather

Welsh phrases

Hello – Helo/ Shw’maeGood morning – Bore daGood night – Nos da Goodbye - Hwyl fawrPlease – Os gwelwch yn ddaThank you – DiolchExcuse me – Esgusodwch fiMy name is – Fy enw i ywHow are you? – Sut Mae?

Fill in the blanks

Wales is part of the United Kingdom. The other countries that make up the UK are England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Wales has its own government called the Welsh Government.

The representatives of the people of Wales, the Assembly Members (AM) form the National Assembly for Wales and they meet weekly at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.

What do you think are the main sources of income or jobs in Wales or inyour area of Wales?

RetailHealthcareServices Tourism Manufacturing EnergyConstruction

CLIC PSE Lesson Plan - KS3 Active Citizenship - Being Welsh