Overview
Students research what the law says about the rights of individuals to become UK citizens and critically examine whether there are any circumstances where it is legally or ethically appropriate to revoke a person’s citizenship and what the impact of this might be. Finally, using the case of Shamima Begum, students critically consider the various…
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What is Philanthropy?
In this lesson pupils will learn about the meaning of the word philanthropy through looking at real life examples. They will consider why philanthropy is important and what motivates philanthropists.…
Housing Law (SmartLaw Subscription)
In this lesson students explore a range of different housing situations someone can find themselves in. They examine some of the common legal issues concerning housing including common landlord and…
Using Technology for Good
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Belonging to Groups
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Design an Inclusive Playground
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Inspirational People – Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole
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Using Technology for Good
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COVID and the Economy
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Fake News: The Evolution of Media
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Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 2)
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Who Owns Your Data?
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