1. There are different types of pressure groups.
Lesson Starter
There are different types of pressure groups.
Explain, in your own words, the different types of Pressure Groups in the UK.

2. Today we will…
Identify how pressure groups get support and publicise their cause.

3. Success Criteria
I can list and give examples of the different methods pressure groups use.
I can define the meaning of direct action and give relevant examples.

4. How do pressure groups get support & publicise their cause or interest?
We know that pressure groups aim to influence change in connection with their cause or interest. They do this through raising the profile of their group and what it stands for. HOW?

5. Pressure Group Methods
Copy the diagram below
Petitions
Direct action
Demonstrations, protests & rallies (publicity stunts)
Pressure Group Methods
Advertising - Posters, Leaflets
Lobbying decision makers (meeting and persuading)
Websites – Twitter, Facebook
Insider status for some groups

6. Task In your groups, use the information sheets to discuss examples of Pressure group methods. Then add detail on to your diagram. You will be asked questions on these– so make sure you understand the example!
Use pressure group resource sheet

7. Thinking Task: What did I learn?
Lower order thinking
What are the methods used by Pressure Groups?
Why would pressure groups want to use these methods?
Can you predict any problems with these methods?
Higher order thinking

8. Direct Action
UK Uncut is a movement taking action to highlight alternatives to the government's spending cuts.
They think big companies should pay their taxes as many are not registered in Britain and as a result avoid paying UK tax.

9. Watch a video clip about UK Uncut
This is an example of Direct Action and demonstrating

10. Watch this video clip of protesters at Faslane
Watch this video clip of protesters at Faslane. Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament were present at the demonstrations.

11. Was I successful?
I can list and give examples of the different methods pressure groups use.
I can define the meaning of direct action and give relevant examples.