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Immigration and the media (10/08/2010)
Related resources: Diversity and communities | Identities and cohesion
Have your Year 10s bought into the media’s negative portrayal of immigrants? Challenge stereotypes with this thought-provoking lesson about differing reactions to Britain’s diversity.
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The struggle for rights and freedoms in the UK (02/08/2010)
Related resources: Human rights and responsibilities
Looking for a research-based and creative IT lesson without a PowerPoint in sight? This lesson (based on timelines, logos and much more) will see your Year 10s buzzing about rights and freedoms in no time!
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Privacy and civil liberties (26/07/2010)
Related resources: Human rights and responsibilities
Year 11s are often confident that they know their mind, so put them to the test with this jam-packed lesson. Your students will be surprised at the complicated relationship between privacy and civil liberties!
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Community problems and actions (19/07/2010)Favourite

Related resources: Diversity and communities | Meeting community needs
The maturity of Year 10s is perfectly suited to this community-focused troubleshooting task. How well will each student assume the role of expert panel member? Issues such as NEET, graffiti and racial tension urgently need their expert touch!
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Impact of collective actions (free sample lesson) (13/07/2010)Favourite

Related resources: Democracy and justice | Understanding Citizenship
Some teenagers see Citizenship as a dry topic, so use this lesson to blow their minds! Which Year 11 can plan and implement the most effective real-life collective action campaign?
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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!
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Consumer rights and responsibilities (free sample lesson) (30/06/2010)
Related resources: Legal rights and responsibilities
Your students can spend money, but do they know their consumer rights? This no-writing lesson includes a Blockbusters quiz, a magnet activity and a free gift in the form of a wallet-sized Consumer Direct card!
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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.
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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?
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Improving our school (23/06/2010)Favourite

Related resources: Diversity and communities | Meeting community needs
Year 8 students love to spot opportunity. Harness this through card-sorting and cartoon creation; what are your students going to do about improving your school? The wheels of change will soon be oiled!
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