Identity and diversity in the UK
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own identity — and within each nation lies even greater diversity.
Part of your national curriculum
- Democracy and government: Understand the diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding
Lesson overview
What you'll learn in this lesson
Understand the diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding
Key learning points
- • National and regional identity
- • Religious and ethnic diversity
- • Mutual respect
This lesson at a glance
- 22 minutes
- 17 parts to scroll through
- 3 quick checks
- Marked quiz at the end
- Gentle pace: short sittings with pauses
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Identity and diversity in the UK
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own identity — and within each nation lies even greater diversity.
In a nutshell
Understand the diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding
Learning cycle
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Learning cycle 1 of 2
Part 1 · National and regional identity
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National and regional identity
The UK is made up of four nations, each with its own history, traditions and sometimes language, such as Welsh or Scots Gaelic. Within England too, regions have distinct accents, dialects and local pride.
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Religious and ethnic diversity
The UK is home to people of many faiths, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism, as well as those with no religion. Ethnic diversity has grown through centuries of migration, shaping food, music and communities.
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Part 2 · Mutual respect
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Mutual respect
Living well together means respecting differences while sharing common values such as the rule of law and freedom of speech. Understanding others' backgrounds reduces prejudice and helps communities cooperate rather than divide.
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Which of these are true?
Drag each card into the right column. Tap a card first if dragging is fiddly.
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Game · Fill the gaps
Finish the sentences
Choose the word that belongs in each gap.
____ diversity has grown through centuries of migration, shaping food, music and communities.
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Game · Recall cards
How many nations make up the United Kingdom?
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Marked quiz
End of lesson quiz: Identity and diversity in the UK
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1. How many nations make up the United Kingdom?
2. Which of these is a religion practised by people in the UK?
3. What helps different communities live well together?
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Understand the diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding