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Citizenship Studies for OCR GCSE Short Course
Author: Tony Thorpe, David Marsh and Lynn Jones
Edited by the Citizenship Foundation

Student's Book ISBN: 0340 84521 X, 144pp, £11.99
Student’s Book Foundation Edition ISBN: 0340 81305 9, 144pp, £11.99
Teacher's Resource Pack ISBN: 0340 84888 X, 56pp, £25.00

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Citizenship Studies for OCR GCSE Short Course
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The Book for the Course!
These exciting new resources are endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR GCSE (Short Course) Citizenship Studies (1048) Specification. They are also invaluable for the teaching of issues that feature in the KS4 citizenship programme of study.

The Student Book:
Stimulating and up-to-date, the book covers three main themes: Understanding the rights and responsibilities of self and others, Government and decision-making, Citizenship and voluntary activity.

Students are encouraged to become more aware and active citizens through the stimulating mix of narrative, case studies, activities, and written and visual sources. The book also contains indispensable guidance on preparing for the exam and on how to successfully tackle coursework assignments.

Contents:
Introduction; Rights and Responsibilities; Rules and Laws; Consumer Law; Community Issues; Employment; Making a Difference – Local Action; Voting; Government; Change; Media; Money; Global Citizenship; Justice; Guidance for Exams; Guidance for Coursework Projects.

The Foundation Edition:
The Foundation Edition is written at a language level suitable for lower ability students, enabling them to access the content they need for the OCR short course. It provides an ideal companion to the Mainstream Edition by following the same structure and layout for use in mixed ability classes.

The Teacher’s Resource Book:
Get the most out of the Student Book with this photocopiable Teacher’s Resource Book which offers maximum support and guidance. It reinforces the topics and case studies featured in the Student Book, contains additional activities and provides advice on how to teach different aspects of the course. Featuring:

teacher notes that correspond to chapters in the Student Book, highlighting aims and objectives in relation to the specification and Citizenship programme of study
photocopiable activities that relate to topics in the Student Book and can be used in the classroom or for independent assignments
invaluable guidance on preparing for the exam and management of coursework
excellent advice on effective planning and monitoring of activities undertaken by students in the community
useful contacts and websites to help teach aspects of the course.

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