ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the key areas of identity and belonging. All pupils investigate their identity and the cultural, social, political, regional and religious groups that they belong to. At first the focus is on personal identity and then on the different groups and communities to which the pupils belong. They use a range of sources including information and communication technology (ICT) to find out about their family history. The idea of difference and of cultural diversity as a cause for celebration is raised. The focus then moves on to look at the question of British national identity. Pupils find out about ethnic diversity in Britain since prehistoric times and about the legal changes in British citizenship between 1945 and the present day. They use this knowledge and understanding to reflect on and debate the nature of being ‘British’.
