Overview
Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.
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Online Opinions
During this lesson pupils explore why people see different results when searching for information online. Pupils find out about filter bubbles and consider what impact these have on peoples thoughts…
Being Part of a School Community
During this lesson pupils recap what we mean by the term active citizen. They consider what qualities and skills an active citizen should have and explore how these skills and…
Keeping Safe At Home
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Be Your Own Councillor
Students examine ways in which a fictional town council could spend its budget. They consider the concerns of different...
What is Tax?
During this lesson, students will look at the purpose and collection of taxes. They will explore how public services...
COVID and the Economy
During this session, students will critically examine some of the key economic considerations of the pandemic. They will explore...
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Mock Parliament Debate
Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a...
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In this short, 15 minute activity students use all they have learnt from earlier lessons to complete a quiz...
Create a Local Council Budget
Students critically consider the needs of a fictitious town and how to spend it’s £250 million budget wisely. Working...
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We Work as a Team (poster)
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We Explore the World Around Us (poster)
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Talking About Values in the Classroom
What’s included? A consideration of what it means to nurture children’s moral development A suggested methodology through which to...