Legal and Physical Risks of Carrying a Knife (Including Global Perspective)

Equip your students with vital knowledge and awareness in this comprehensive 75-minute lesson plan focusing on the Legal and Physical Risks of Carrying a Knife, incorporating a global perspective. Tailored for KS3 and KS4 students, this engaging lesson is designed to foster critical thinking and personal reflection while addressing a crucial social issue.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the legal consequences of carrying a knife in the UK and across different countries.
• Recognize the physical dangers and risks associated with carrying a knife.
• Analyze knife crime as a global issue, exploring its societal impact.
• Reflect on safer alternatives and proactive measures to prevent knife crime.
  This ready-to-use resource includes:

Discussion prompts and case studies highlighting legal and physical consequences.
Global examples of knife crime to foster a wider perspective.
Reflection activities to encourage students to consider safer alternatives to knife carrying.

Perfect for PSHE and Citizenship lessons, this lesson plan promotes both personal responsibility and global citizenship, helping students understand the far-reaching impacts of knife crime and the importance of safety in their communities.

Resource Type: Full Lesson Powerpoint/ PDF with worksheets, Case Studies and Scenarios, Activities, Discussions, and Reflection Exercises.

Duration: 75 minutes