POLITICS
Welcome to Petroc PACE +
Welcome to Petroc PACE +
A Level Politics
A Level Politics
The information on this page will give you a flavour of what life is like studying Politics A Level at Petroc and help to expand your knowledge. Take a look around!
Start by watching the welcome presentation from one of our our lecturers, Jon Price, and learn what the content you will be learning on the course.
Why not have a go at this month's activities. Once you are finished, check out what else Petroc has to offer on the Life at Petroc page.
June Content
June Content
Welcome to A-Level Politics
An activity for you to try at home
An activity for you to try at home
As Jon mentioned in the introductory video, he would like you to engage in an activity set around US Presidents.
As Jon mentioned in the introductory video, he would like you to engage in an activity set around US Presidents.
Please make a copy of these slides (open them, click 'File', then 'Make a Copy').
Please make a copy of these slides (open them, click 'File', then 'Make a Copy').
Work through the 4 tasks set at the start of the powerpoint and work through them, learning about the presidency powers, limitations, history and how this compares with the UK.
Work through the 4 tasks set at the start of the powerpoint and work through them, learning about the presidency powers, limitations, history and how this compares with the UK.
Please watch the introductory video before starting this activity!
Please watch the introductory video before starting this activity!
Visit to UK Parliament
Visit to UK Parliament
Last year our A Level Politics students had the opportunity to visit the House of Commons and House of Lords. They visited the Parliament Education Centre and had a guided tour of Westminster. Students were also given some free time to go explore London while on their educational visit!
Last year our A Level Politics students had the opportunity to visit the House of Commons and House of Lords. They visited the Parliament Education Centre and had a guided tour of Westminster. Students were also given some free time to go explore London while on their educational visit!
July Content
July Content
This month we want you to consider Civil Liberties and Civil Right in light of current circumstances. Watch the lecturer from Jon Price and make notes.
As Jon mentioned in the video, he would like you to engage in an activity set around Civil Liberties & Civil Rights.
As Jon mentioned in the video, he would like you to engage in an activity set around Civil Liberties & Civil Rights.
Please make a copy of these slides (open them, click 'File', then 'Make a Copy').
Please make a copy of these slides (open them, click 'File', then 'Make a Copy').
Work through the 4 tasks set at the start of the PowerPoint and work through them, learning about Political Philosophy, Liberalism and Freedom, John Locke and Thomas Hobbes and Civil Liberties and Rights limitations.
Work through the 4 tasks set at the start of the PowerPoint and work through them, learning about Political Philosophy, Liberalism and Freedom, John Locke and Thomas Hobbes and Civil Liberties and Rights limitations.
August Content
August Content
This month we want you to look at the US Constitution. Watch the lecturer from Jon Price and make notes.
See you in September!
See you in September!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the contact details found at the bottom of this page.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the contact details found at the bottom of this page.
We look forward to you joining us for your next steps!
We look forward to you joining us for your next steps!