Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 1)

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…

This lesson forms the second part of a three-part unit on democracy. Pupils learn about the function of central and local government and the difference between MPs and councillors. Pupils explore…

This lesson should be delivered as a follow-up to the lesson ‘What is an infectious disease?’ In this lesson pupils will recap their knowledge of infectious diseases, they will then…

Pupils will learn that councils are responsible for local spending decisions and can raise additional funds for public services through council taxes. To access this content, register for our School…

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

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

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

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

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

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During this lesson pupils use the story ‘All at Sea’ to explore how a group of citizens should organise...

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…