Topical lessons - KS3 and GCSE Citizenship lessons focused on current news stories

Sometimes there simply aren't enough hours in the day to produce lesson plans and resources based on current 'hot' news topics. Which is why we've done the work for you. Our topical lessons, based on the issues of the day, are published here for members on a special preview basis.

128.8 k 99.3 k 156.2 k Democracy and general elections (05/07/2010) Related resources: Democracy and justice | Political rights and responsibilities Looking for a simplified Year 8 guide to general elections? Search no further than this PowerPoint-led session. Students will relish the chance to create mini guides to democracy! Y8

189.2 k 99.8 k 502.8 k World Cup countries: human rights comparison (25/06/2010) Related resources: Global issues | Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world Interested in exploring human rights from a football perspective? Use the World Cup theme as a springboard to teaching about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Y11

74.1 k 133.1 k World as global community: 2010 World Cup (24/06/2010) Related resources: Global issues | Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world As thousands of fans head to the South African World Cup, concerns over security mount. Can the World Cup transform the lives of young South Africans? Y9

115.9 k 106.5 k 1,559.0 k The changing nature of UK society (01/06/2010) Related resources: Diversity and communities | Identities and cohesion Change is a constant process in the UK. Can your students grasp the difference between modern culture and life when their grandparents were teenagers? Lively discussion will include computing, religion and sexuality. This topical lesson is available for members only on a special preview basis. Y9

291.7 k 602.1 k Earthquake aid for Chile or Haiti? (12/05/2010) Related resources: Global issues | Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world What will I learn when I do online research about the earthquakes in Chile and Haiti? How can I decide between Haiti or Chile when allocating financial aid? This topical lesson is available to members only on a special preview basis. Y10

171.3 k 575.5 k Body scanners - protection or violation? (Free sample lesson) (12/05/2010) Related resources: Human rights and responsibilities What do I know about 3D body scanners at airports? What are my opinions about them and how did I reach these opinions? This topical lesson is available to members only on a special preview basis. Y8

212.7 k 275.5 k 87.6 k 367.6 k General election 2010 (12/05/2010) Related resources: Democracy and justice | Systems of government Which student's flyer will lead to a win at the ballot box? Thanks to clear PowerPoint instructions throughout, this ICT lesson will run itself for your Year 10s. Prepare to be blown away by their political campaigns! This topical lesson is available for members only on a special preview basis. Y10