Freedom of Information Act: Tasks
Starters and plenaries
3-2-1Display this on the whiteboard as students are walking through the door. They can work individually or in pairs to come up with the answers. Good for differentiation as all students should be able to get at least one of the six points. (subscription only) |
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Consider all reasonsDisplay this on the whiteboard as students are walking through the door. They can work individually or in pairs to come up with the answers. Good for differentiation as all students should be able to get at least one of the six points. (subscription only) |
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CharadesThis ever popular acting game is an excellent activity to engage students at the start of a lesson or to add a fun element to the end of a lesson. Rules and list of words are provided. (subscription only)
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I Predict ...This task acts as the plenary from one lesson and the starter for the next lesson (subscription only)
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Just a minuteStarter or plenary task Students are asked to talk to a partner about this topic for 60 seconds whilst abiding by a set of rules (subscription only) |
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Teacher TalkaboutThe class 'test' the teacher on their knowledge of key words related to this topic (subscription only) |
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Word AssociationA starter or plenary task. Students are asked to write down all of the words they associate with this topic. They then work with a partner to categorise them. (subscription only)
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What? Why? How?A starter or plenary task. Students are given a scenario. They have to suggest a solution, explain why they feel their solution is the most appropriate and finally explain how to implement their solution. (subscription only)
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Teach me about ...Students become the teacher! One student is tasked with preparing a five minute revision starter about this topic for the beginning of the following lesson. (subscription only) |
Lesson tasks and homework
Theory Notes TaskStudents read the theory notes on the mini website and then answer the questions on the task sheet. (subscription only)
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What do they know task?A suggestion for a task which might help to engage students with this topic (subscription only)
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Pros and ConsStudents are given a document to complete where they identify the pros and cons for the main factors related to this topic. ?(subscription only) |
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Correct the teacherStudents are given a piece of text written by a ‘teacher’. The text contains a number of mistakes. They are asked to read the text and correct any mistakes they find. (subscription only)
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Mind MapStudents are given the basic structure of a mind map for this topic. They are asked to complete the mind map by adding extra branches. ?Mind maps are a useful tool to use as a revision aid. (subscription only) |
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News bulletinStudents work in groups to prepare a news bulletin about this topic. (subscription only)
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Case Study Task
Case Study: Database of governement spending to be opened up
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Case Study: Freedom of Information
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