Controversial issues: guidance for schools

The best decisions often come from looking at problems from different viewpoints. By using De Bono Thinking hats children learn how to change their style of thinking to find new…

What’s included? A consideration of what it means to nurture children’s moral development A suggested methodology through which to...

This resource pack is the fourth of a four-part set which has been designed to introduce students to the...

Find out more about the impact of plastic on our oceans. Watch this introductory video and use our free...

In this lesson pupils will think about how they can plan a social action project. They will be led through key steps by following the example of the Go-Givers.  …

The Make a Difference in a Day resource pack has been created for teachers who want to deliver a...

In the delivery of this resource your students will explore what is meant by the term ‘digital citizen’. They...

Children are alert to information and images they see in the media. These may graphically influence their view of...

Students explore the law in relation to social media posts, the types of offences that people are  committing (whether knowingly or not) and the consequences of these offences. Finally, students…

Over a series of short sessions, pupils will have the opportunity to consider ethical dilemmas which may arise in day to day life. Pupils will be encouraged make decisions by…

To help you engage your students in the topic of migration Young Citizens have developed a flexible teaching resource...

During this lesson pupils consider what we mean by the word community and are challenged to think about all the different community groups they belong to and how it feels…

Children are alert to information and images they see in the media. These may graphically influence their view of...

Young people are, and will continue to be, some of the most impacted by COVID. However their voices have...

During this lesson students explore how the economy can be used to support climate action and create a more...

Our packs support KS2 and KS3 pupils to plan and deliver their very own mini social action project. By...

In this lesson pupils will think about the physical and mental benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing. They will learn about the importance of keeping active as part a…

In this assembly pupils consider the benefits of preparing for events in the future. To identify events we can prepare for and the helpful actions we can take in advance.…

In this lesson pupils explore who runs the country and how they are elected. Pupils will learn about the important role that MPs play in representing the people who live…

In this lesson pupils will learn that there are specific rights for children which are set out in the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child. Pupils will…

In this lesson pupils will learn what it means to vote by looking at relatable examples in the lives of the Go-Givers. They will consider why and how votes are…

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In this lesson pupils will read a tale from Japanese folklore which tells of how one small act of generosity leads to big gains. They will think about whether generous…

This activity is based on the case of R v. Dudley and Stephens (1884) – two sailors accused of murdering cabin boy Richard Parker, after being cast adrift on the…

In this lesson pupils will think about what home means to them through writing a poem inspired by the line ‘Home is where the heart is’. They will consider the…

In this lesson pupils will develop their understanding of the term ‘discrimination’. Pupils will consider what makes them unique and learn which characteristics are protected under the Equality Act. Pupils…

This resource pack is the second of a four-part set which has been designed to introduce students to the...

During this lesson children explore the environmental effects of plastic pollution by carrying out a number of experiments. They then go on to consider how they can take action against…

During this lesson pupils will learn about World Female Ranger Day. Pupils will explore where the continent of Africa is and learn about its unique wildlife, and why it needs…

In 2021, COP26 was hosted in Glasgow. It was seen as a pivotal moment in tackling the global climate...

In this lesson pupils will revisit their knowledge of human rights to consider situations in which people’s rights may appear in conflict with one another. Pupils will debate how they…

This lesson asks students to consider the key findings of a harassment trial and conclude what sentence should be given to the guilty party. During the course of the lesson…

To help you engage your students in the topic of migration Young Citizens have developed a flexible teaching resource...

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During this assembly pupils consider what the word responsibility means.    You can find the ‘Taking responsibility’ lesson plan on the KS1 lesson page. The PowerPoint for the lesson is the…

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This assembly is an introduction to the life and work of Nelson Mandela. You may like to run it in conjunction with the lesson ‘Inspirational People.’    To access this content,…

During this lesson pupils explore what happens when laws are broken, learn about the different types of sentences that are given and the main purposes of sentencing. Before taking part…

A simple guide to the things you need to think about when designing surveys and questionnaires, from making sure the questions are easy to understand, to ensuring you ask the…

Students will explore issues around money, personal and sovereign debt and consider the impact government borrowing has on future...

This lesson examines the powers that the police have to stop and search, arrest and detain individuals. Students also have the opportunity to create their own ideal police force considering…

In this lesson, students explore how media has changed since the 1900s and the impact this has had on...

During the course of the lesson students will learn the difference between marriage and cohabitation and consider what legal rights come with both. Students will  explore the changing attitudes in…

Did you know that the age of criminal responsibility in Wales is ten? In Scotland it is 12. In...

This free classroom resource explores what economic cycles are and how they impact our lives. Aimed at KS4 and...

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Preparing for the Bar Mock Trial Competition? Watch these video explainers, demonstrations and expert tips on key aspects of criminal trials. To access this content, register for our Bar Mock…

Students explore the law in relation to social media posts, the types of offences that people are  committing (whether...