1. So what does this really mean?
Being British
So what does this really mean?

2. Does it mean…???

3. Let’s hear from some British citizens…
So what are your thoughts now?
What does being British really mean?
“Showing pride, respect and being proud of living in the UK. It also means showing knowledge and respect for the royal family and drinking lot of tea!”
“I think that being British means that you are proud of the country you live in. It does not matter if you weren't born there or your family aren't from there."

5. Quick Quiz…. On YOUR BRITISH knowledge!
How many countries are in the Commonwealth?
Who is head of the Commonwealth?
Can you name 3 Commonwealth countries?
When is our Queen’s birthday?
When did she become Queen of England?
How old will the Queen be this year?
Who is heir to the throne?

6. Answers… There are 53 countries in the Commonwealth
Queen Elizabeth II is head of the Commonwealth
Australia, Canada, India, South Africa, Kenya…
21st April is the Queen’s birthday
She became Queen in 1952, but was crowned in 1953
She will be 92 in April 2018
The heir to the throne is her eldest son, Charles

7. What’s your British knowledge like? Continued….
sh-Quiz
Try this quiz as a class!

8. British Values… What are these? What does this phrase mean?
In a school, teaching British values means providing a curriculum which ‘actively promote(s) the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs’.
democracy
the rule of law
individual liberty
mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith
So nothing to do with cricket! Or fish and chips! Or roast dinner!!!

9. Your turn…
Create a poster on what it means to be
BRITISH!