Starter task to consider global data about minimum wage. Discussion on why this differs between countries. Analysis of potential pros and cons of increasing the minimum wage within a country. Analysis of an argument for increasing the minimum wage. Pupils identify fact, opinion, generalisation, prediction, value judgement and vested interest. (exam Q1b) Pupils formulate methods and types of evidence to test a knowledge claim (exam Q2b). Pupils examine a sample research project to explain strengths and weaknesses (exam Q2a) Pupils consider ways to improve the research project based upon their own ideas.

Starter task to generate questions based upon visual data. Identification of causes of deforestation in rainforests. Consideration of relative significance of causes. Analysis of a perspective, including causes, consequences, and solutions. Consideration of various perspectives related to deforestation. Pupils organise these into for and against ending deforestation in Brazil and reach a conclusion

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task invites discussion on types of crimes and their prevalence and seriousness. Analysis of cartogram showing global homicide rates. (exam 1a) Scaffolded discussion and writing task concerning the significance of causes of violent crime (exam 1d) Guided example of identifying consequences of violent crime. (exam 1c) Comparison of solutions proposed to violent crime with examples of facts, opinions, generalisations and vested interest. (exam 1b) Discussion to evaluate arguments.

Starter task to consider global data about life expectancy. Discussion on possible consequences of an ageing population. Pupils consider retirement ages in different countries and suggest possible reasons for this. Pupils organise statements into arguments for and against raising the retirement age in a country. They identify the main points, language used, and evidence used and explain which argument they feel is more persuasive (exam Q3) Pupils explain their own perspective on this issue.

Starter task to guess some of the main topics explored in GP. Discussion of how the topics could link or overlap in terms of global issues. Pupils identify the 17 UN SDGs. Discussion of links and overlaps between the SDGs and the GP topics. Teacher models analysis of a current global issue through an online article relating to M Pox. Pupils work in pairs to investigate one or more of the other articles by identifying: the perspectives, the issue, links to the GP topics and UN SDGs, key facts. Pupils present findings to each other.

Here are six job adverts that I have used to practise job interviews in the classroom. I brainstorm the questions that interviewers and interviewees may ask at a job interview and divide the class into applicants and employers. The applicants cycle between the various employers and the interviewers must eventually choose the best person for the job. Although I use this as a speaking activity you could also use it to practise writing letters of application.

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task invites discussion on how much water there is on Earth. Analysis of graphs in relation to water usage trends in different global regions. Thinking task related to the amount of water needed to make everyday objects and foodstuff. Pupils can investigate reasons why certain items require a surprisingly large amount of water to produce. Card sort analysing the consequences of water scarcity through different perspectives. Pupils complete homework task related to their household use of water and share findings next lesson.

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task reviews previous learning in analysing a perspective (exam Q1c) Link to video related to the development of robots in fast food sector. Questions related to pros and cons. Evaluation of 2 arguments concerning the use of robots in industry. Analysis scaffold and oracy stems for discussion. (exam Q3)

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task invites discussion of the importance of the internet in our daily life. Identification of consequences in a source. (exam Q1c) Analysis of elements that make good and bad research- sorting activity. Application to sample exam question and article (exam Q2a). Extension task to improve the answer.

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task invites discussion on examples of and reasons for digital surveillance. Video task using real news report on CCTV in the USA. Scaffolded task for analysing content and reliability of an argument (exam Q2a and Q3) Summary table for note taking. Discussion to evaluate arguments.

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task creates discussion about when ‘life’ begins. Analysis of arguments for and against legalising abortion. Analysis of global patterns regarding this issue. Analysis and evaluation of an online article (exam Q2a and Q3) Simplified article and scaffolding provided. Mark scheme for self/peer assessment. Suggestion extension using a different online source.

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task includes quiz for pupil’s personal opinion before the lesson. Analysis of arguments for and against human genetic engineering. Analysis of global patterns regarding this issue. Analysis and evaluation of a piece of research (exam Q2a) Suggested answers and pupil task to improve the answer.