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…

This training pack is a professional development programme for teachers, which is designed to support and promote the teaching...

Advice on how to encourage children to support each other in the classroom with tips on how pupils can give feedback in a way that is contructive, protects self-esteem and…

In this lesson pupils will learn about the importance of habitats and explore endangered British species and the threats to their habitat. Pupils will be guided through ways in which…

Students research what the law says about the rights of individuals to become UK citizens and critically examine whether...

During this lesson, students consider what biodiversity is, why it is essential to all life on Earth and what...

In this lesson pupils will learn what is meant by ‘fake news’ and the risks that it poses to them and society. Pupils will be introduced to the concept of…

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

A “filter bubble” describes how algorithms limit and skew the information users see on the internet. In this lesson,...

This assembly is an introduction to the lives of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. You may like to run it in conjunction with the lesson ‘Inspirational People.’      To access…

This lesson focuses on celebrating diversity and respecting differences. During the lesson pupils will gain an understanding of what it means to be unique through participating in a range of…

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…

During this session, students will critically examine some of the key economic considerations of the pandemic. They will explore...

This lesson explores the law concerning buying and selling goods and services highlighting what their rights and responsibilities are as a consumer. The lesson gives students the opportunity to practice…

The resource consists of two activities. The first is a notation task based on the information provided about the...

In this lesson pupils consider what being healthy means and who plays a role in keeping the population healthy. The coronavirus pandemic is given as an example of populations taking…

Discussion about how to spot the signs that someone is physically unwell, and who to tell, and how to spot the signs that someone is emotionally unwell. Can the same…

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…

During this session, students will critically examine some of the key economic considerations of the pandemic. They will explore...

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

The Mock Trial Competitions are our longest-running active citizenship experiences. Since 1991, we have provided unparalleled exposure to the...

In this lesson pupils will spot potential risks in the home. They will learn how they can help adults to keep them safe by reporting problems and keeping the home…

In this lesson pupils will take part in discussions relating to situations of conflict. Pupils will consider actions which provoke conflict and actions which can help to calm conflict. They…

In this lesson pupils will read the story of Anna who tells lies to avoid getting into trouble. As she lies a monster (her conscience) starts to follow her, growing…

Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a...

This lesson has been designed in response to the Big Vote, where children voted on what issues they most cared about. The vote was to mark the ten year anniversary…

Pupils learn about the reasons why charities are created. They will be introduced to the main features of a charity and have the opportunity to research the work of a…

In this lesson pupils will learn about different farming methods.  They will consider the advantages and disadvantages of these methods and learn how to identify labels that indicate how food…

During this lesson children 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 this lesson pupils will learn about the importance of habitats and explore endangered British species and the threats to their habitat. Pupils will be guided through ways in which…

During the course of the lesson students will learn the difference between marriage and cohabitation and consider what legal...

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

This lesson looks at discrimination against African Americans in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement and how Martin Luther King achieved change through peaceful…

Our pupil certificates are linked to 12 ethos statements, such as We Stand Up For Others. Each statement supports character development and the acquisition of key citizenship skills The values, skills…

In this lesson pupils will learn what is meant by the term energy source. They will consider how they use energy in their lives and be introduced to the basic…

Pupils will consider the difference between wants and needs and discuss how our wants and needs can influence how we spend money. To access this content, register for our School…

During this two lesson resource pupils learn about the G7 and take part in a mock G7 Summit meeting.   During the first lesson pupils explore the history and function…

During this lesson pupils use the story ‘All at Sea’ to explore how a group of citizens should organise a new society under a challenging set of circumstances. Each chapter…

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…

In this short, 15 minute activity students use all they have learnt from earlier lessons to complete a quiz...

During this lesson students explore what bias within the media is and how it differs from fake news. They...

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

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…

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

During this lesson, students consider what biodiversity is, why it is essential to all life on Earth and what...

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

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

This resource will allow students to critically consider what reasons and ways the government can take to support different...