Learning About the Law (SmartLaw Subscription)

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…

In this lesson pupils will take part in icebreaker activities that encourage them to consider the views and experiences of their classmates. They will discuss common problems that can arise…

By the end of the lesson students will: Understand key economic terms including taxation, welfare benefits, public spending and...

According to research by the charity Ditch the Label, 7 in 10 young people have experienced cyberbullying, 20% of whom experience it daily. Support your students to know their legal…

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 committing these offences. The…

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

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

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

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…

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

In this lesson students will explore our rights and responsibilities and how they are protected in law. They are...

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