Free sample KS3 and GCSE Citizenship lesson plans and resources

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73.0 k 88.6 k 1.9 k Impact of collective actions (free sample lesson) (13/07/2010) 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? Y11

86.0 k 140.3 k 2.3 k 2.0 k 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! Y11

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

104.4 k 94.2 k Legalising drugs (free sample lesson) (02/02/2010) Related resources: Legal rights and responsibilities Students explore the controversial debate surrounding the legalisation of drugs in the UK through video clips, class debate and written responses. KS4

49.3 k 86.0 k What are the causes and effects of youth crime? (Free sample lesson) (21/05/2008) Related resources: Human rights and responsibilities Hardhitting lesson looks at government research on the causes of youth crime, then uses a card-sort activity to differentiate between the crime and its effects on the larger community. Y7 | Y8

183.8 k 659.5 k The view of the media (free sample lesson) (15/05/2008) Related resources: The media and public opinion Challenging the unspoken values and frequent distortion in media reports. Uses three videos from SKY to look at positive and negative effects of having an aggressive news agenda. Y7 | Y8

128.4 k 103.9 k 50.9 k Handling local disagreements and conflicts (free sample lesson) (15/05/2008) Related resources: Diversity and communities | Dealing with conflict Fun card-sort activity helps students familiarise themselves with the respective responsibilities of their local Council, the Citizen's Advice Bureau and the police. Y7 | Y8

46.2 k 302.6 k For or against the death penalty (free sample lesson) (09/05/2008) Related resources: Democracy and justice | The legal system Students confront the harsh reality behind the death penalty by looking at a number of case-studies and advocating their own view through debate and a 'corners' game activity. Y7 | Y8

1,093.4 k 3,700.7 k Introductory lesson to the UN (free sample lesson) (09/05/2008) Related resources: Global issues | Dealing with conflict Brilliant fun as students play a game of Deal or No Deal (based on the TV programme) that helps students to learn about the UN’s past and current contributions to the world. Y7 | Y8

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