This subject guide covers four distinct Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Units. All four Units contribute to the achievement of key learning outcomes as laid out in the 2021 Politics and Society subject specification.
Each Unit includes a subject guide (PDF) with 5-6 detailed lesson plans, accompanying PowerPoints, supporting materials and extension activities.
Unit 1: Global Citizenship

Unit 1 Lessons
- What is Global Citizenship?
- Cosmopolitan Citizenship
- Inspiring Acts of Global Citizenship
- Global Frameworks
- Negotiating as a Global Community
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Unit 2: Youth Participation

Unit 2 Lessons
- What is Youth Participation?
- Rights to Participation
- Student Participation in School
- Rights to Participation in Ireland
- Participation in Action
- Rights and Climate Change
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Unit 3: The Media

Unit 3 Lessons
- What is Critical Media Literacy?
- Trust in the Media
- False Information
- Filter Bubbles & Echo Chambers
- Citizen Journalism
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Unit 4: Education

Unit 4 Lessons
- Thinking about Education
- Universal Education
- Measuring Education
- Schooling the World
- Key Thinkers
- Widening the Lens
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Subject Resources

Politics and Society, 15min Taster Session, Nov 3rd 2026
This 15min bite-size webinar aims to sum up the lessons, resources and activities that can be found in the newly…
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Politics and Society Interactive Workshop, Nov 10th 2026
This interactive online workshop aims to demonstrate a selection of the key activities from the lessons and resources that can…
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