Participating in Society

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Participating in Society

- As a group we decided to investigate whether we could make a

difference, and whether our voices could be heard, on an issue

effecting pupils at the school we attend. The issue specifically was

the current state of our uniform.

- We chose this issue because we were concerned about the fact that so

many young people were complaining, yet nothing was being done in what

is supposed to be a democratic society.

- Through our project, we hoped to actually make a difference, test

whether democracy still exists, and see some improvements in uniform

standards.

- We hoped to go about achieving this aim by sending out a survey, and

then arranging a petition.

b) Describe your role …

In my group the workload was shared equally, however I’d say did most

of the organising. I took part in planning, and carrying out the

investigation step by step.

Student’s Declaration: I declare that I have produced the work

involved without external assistance apart from any which is

acceptable under the scheme of assessment and is recorded.

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Teacher’s Declaration: I declare that the student’s activities have

been kept under regular supervision and that, to the best of my

knowledge, no assistance has been given apart from any which is

acceptable under the scheme of assessment and which has been

identified and recorded.

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