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Anti-Bullying Week
Welcome to this lesson on bullying. Together we’ll explore why people might bully, and what effects it can have on them as well as others. The session is designed to be interactive and thought-provoking, encouraging open discussion and reflection. The aim is to raise awareness, build empathy, and help create a safer school environment.
World Children's Day
This lesson is designed with bright, colourful visuals and a positive, uplifting tone to celebrate the joy and potential of every child. The content is engaging and easy to follow, and if you’d like to add extra slides, the final slide is fully customisable to suit the needs of your learners. We hope you enjoy using this lesson and find it both fun and inspiring!
Essential learning for today's world
Current events quiz
How do you bring the news into your classroom in a way that’s interactive and educational? Every week, we publish a free quiz with questions about current events. Teachers and students join in, often using it as a lively way to wrap up the week.
💡 Ideas for using the quiz
- Wrap up the week with a playful competition in class.
- Encourage conversations about current events.
- Use it as a fun homework activity.
- Turn it into a pub-style quiz for your students.
Be smart with smartphones
How many hours do young people spend on their phones each day? And are we always aware of what they’re doing, seeing, and sharing online?
This ready-to-teach lesson helps students reflect on the benefits and risks of smartphone use. While you can hardly avoid living in a world where most people spend several hours a day on their smartphones, you can help them explore both the positives and the dangers. Use this lesson to start meaningful conversations on one of today’s most important topics.
How to spot fake news
Welcome to this lesson on Media Literacy. Inside, you’ll find a range of interactive slides designed to engage students with this important topic. The lesson is fully editable, so you can adapt the content to suit your class. A copy of the fake news article about Bonfire Night is included, which you can also use as a printed handout for group work. The lesson offers a variety of tasks and, while the subject matter is serious, a touch of satire is used to highlight important messages.
Lessons to highlight themed days & weeks
Understanding Parliament: UK Parliament Week
In this engaging lesson, students dive into the workings of the UK Parliament. They’ll explore the distinct roles of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, learn how members are selected, and understand why both houses are vital to the democratic process.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Created with input from people with disabilities, this lesson explores what a disability can mean, how some individuals see themselves, and how they wish to be treated. The content does not reflect all experiences, so be sure to review and adapt it to best fit your class.
Human Rights Day: Understanding the Universal Declaration
This lesson explores the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the UN, focusing on why the declaration was created, its impact today, and how effective it is around the world. Some of the text, images, or videos may not be suitable for all students, so it’s recommended to adapt the content to fit your learners before teaching.
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