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Ada Lovelace Day - Women in STEM
Step into the world of STEM with a spotlight on one of its lesser-known pioneers: Ada Lovelace. In this interactive lesson, your students will discover the story of this computing heroine and reflect on why highlighting women in STEM matters for shaping gender norms in the UK today.
Anti-slavery Day - Modern slavery awareness
To mark Anti-Slavery Day, this lesson introduces students to the important topic of modern slavery. With interactive activities such as mind maps, quizzes, and open questions, it encourages reflection, discussion, and a deeper understanding of this global issue.
United Nations day
This lesson celebrates United Nations Day by exploring the history and purpose of the UN. Your students will learn what the organisation is, why it was created, and the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As it is a more formal, higher-level session, be ready to pause for explanations and questions to support understanding.
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
World Space Week
From 4 to 10 October, it’s World Space Week! This lesson is designed to inform students about the event while combining fun, educational activities with a focus on careers in the space sector. You can adapt it by placing text boxes over the existing content and adjusting it to fit your needs.
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.
Halloween
Get ready for a spooky classroom adventure! This interactive Halloween lesson is packed with word clouds, quiz questions, and open discussions to keep your students engaged from start to finish. And just when they think it’s safe… there’s even a jump scare to bring the theme to life!
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