Resources to support key themes

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Global citizenship

Global citizenship involves gaining knowledge and understanding of global issues, developing values relating to social justice and self awareness and developing the skills needed to make informed judgements.

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Political awareness

As young people learn about their rights and responsibilities, they should also learn how to influence their representatives and effect change at a local, national and international level.

Human rights

Human rights are the rights and freedoms we all hold in common as expressed in the UN Declaration of Human Rights and in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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Appreciation of diversity

Appreciation of diversity means learning about, understanding and respecting religious, cultural and spiritual differences.

Equalities

Equalities teach us that everyone has a right to participate and everyone has a responsibility to ensure that they do not discriminate, directly or indirectly, against other groups of people.

Peace education

Peace education is about encouraging people to live with respect for each other, for society and for the environment.

Media awareness

Media awareness means understanding how the media (television, radio, the internet and newspapers and magazines) communicate information.

Science in society

Science in society is about the way scientific developments impact on every area of social life.

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Arts in society

The art in society, including poetry, drama, art and design, can encourage children and young people to express their own ideas, beliefs and values through creative work.

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Sustainable development

Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of today without diminishing the capacity of future generations to meet their needs.

Enterprise in education

Enterprise in education equips children and young people with the life skills and values to contribute constructively to the Scottish economy and society.