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.
Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource
Starter task invites discussion of unusual laws around the world.
Discussion of the meaning of ‘self-defence’ and analysis of 6 scenarios for pupils to decide whether self-defence may be justified or not.
Discussion of USA stand your ground laws and context of the Trayvon Martin case.
Analysis of the elements of an effective argument with two examples. (exam Q2a and Q3).
Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource
Starter task invites analysis of the global perspective about the death penalty.
Survey task for pupils to identify their own perspectives at the start of the lesson.
Card sort of arguments for and against the death penalty.
Analysis of the elements of an effective argument with two examples. (exam Q2a and Q3)
Review of personal perspective.
Links to topic of Digital World.
Exam skills, examples, scaffolds, and mark schemes built into lessons.
Links to real online sources.
Discussion and extension tasks.
Introduction to global internet access.
The Digital Divide
Robots and the workplace
Digital Surveillance
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 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 of global internet access (exam Q1a)
Evaluation of benefits of internet access for developing countries (exam Q1d)
Analysis of an argument for perspectives and facts/opinons/generalisations (exam Q1b and Q1c)
Evaluation of a source for reliability (IRR)
Follow up activity connected to research for IRR.
Exam skills, examples, and scaffolds built into lessons.
Links to real online articles and resources.
Discussion and extension tasks.
Is Graffiti ‘Art’?
Is public artwork a good idea?
Should statues of controversial historical figures be removed?
Should museums return objects to their country of origin?
Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource
Starter task invites discussion of the purpose of a museum.
Evaluation of purposes of a museum (exam Q1d)
Analysis of arguments for and against museums returning items to original countries.
Research task into selected objects from the British Museum.
Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource
Starter task invites discussion of why there are public statues of individuals.
Analysis and evaluation of arguments for and against removing statues of controversial individuals. (exam Q2a and Q3)
Extension task and discussion.
Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource
Starter task invites discussion of the purpose of real examples of public artworks.
Analysis of arguments for and against public artworks.
Activity to consider methods of researching perspectives regarding creating a public artwork (exam Q2b)
Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource
Starter task invites discussion about what ‘art’ is.
Analysis of various perspectives surrounding graffiti including causes, consequences and solutions. (exam Q3)
Final group discussion task.
Links to topic of Values and Beliefs.
Exam skills, examples, scaffolds, and mark schemes built into lesson.
Links to real online articles.
Discussion and extension tasks.
Introduction to issues regarding the Sanctity of Life
Euthanasia
Abortion
Human Genetic Engineering
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.
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 reviews significant human rights.
Analysis of global patterns concerning the legality of euthanasia. (exam Q1a)
Sorting task of common arguments for and against legalising euthanasia.
Analysing a perspective using an online source. (exam Q1c)
Scaffolding and mark scheme for peer/teacher assessment.
Group discussion task leading to personal reflection.
Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource
Starter task reviews how to analyse a perspective (exam Q1c)
Discussion task with theoretical examples of controversial issues regarding the sanctity of life.
Scaffolded task for testing a knowledge claim (exam Q2b)
Mark scheme for self/peer assessment.
18 different activities to promote discussion, immersive thinking and interaction in the classroom. I used these a lot with adult students but they are applicable to teenagers as well.