Lesson planned as whole class debate with students provided with Debate Matters Topic Guide to prepare them for debate. Marking criteria used for oral assessments (post-NC levels so will not match school assessment framework necessarily but can be easily adapted).
Lesson planned to be whole class debate on issue, with students being supplied with Debate Matters Topic Guide either before lesson to prepare or to allow time to prepare arguments before debating in the lesson. Marking criteria included for oral assessment (post-NC levels so may not match all schools assessment framework but can be easily adapted).
ICT based lesson to facilitate student investigation into the different political parties in the UK, two lessons allocated to allow students to create brief presentations and present to class.
Follow on lesson from lesson where students researched political parties and presented to class - this lesson focuses on students making a decision as to which party best represents them and creating a learning mat that is assessed. Marking criteria is post-NC levels and may not suit all schools but can be easily adapted.
Lesson examining regional and local political representation (specifically tailored to my school's local constituency - but can be easily adapted). Independent work sheets and tasks - good for potential cover lesson. Homework leads on to debate on Scottish independence in following lesson.
Lesson Objectives
To give a range of reasons why people commit acts of terrorism
To explore alternative non-violent and legitimate means of bringing about change
Y9 SOW - Unit 1; How has terrorism influenced the world we live in?
Lesson 4 - How has the global community reacted to terrorism?
Learning Objectives
To investigate and explain the potential responses to terrorism
To explore the responses to terrorism by the USA and UK
Y9 SOW - Unit 1; How has terrorism influenced the world we live in?
Lesson 2 - Why do people commit acts of terrorism?
Learning Objectives
To give a range of reasons why people commit acts of terrorism
To explore alternative non-violent and legitimate means of bringing about change
Y9 SOW - Unit 1; How has terrorism influenced the world we live in?
Lesson 3- Why did the USA become a target for terrorists?
Learning Objectives
To be able to explain why the USA became a target for terrorism
To be able to describe events of the 9/11 plot
Credit: Since9/11
Y9 SOW - Unit 3; How can I be financially responsible?
Lesson 5 - How can identity theft be prevented?
Learning Objectives
To explore what forms identity theft can take.
To assess ways in which to keep my identity safe and if there is enough help available for victims of identity theft.
Y9 SOW - Unit 5; How financially responsible is the UK?
Lesson 3 & 4 - Who provides what you need in the local community?
Learning Objectives
To identify the services provided by local councils
To identify the services provided by voluntary organisations
To take part in a Mock Cabinet exercise to make cuts to local services
Y8 SOW - Unit 2; How are human rights protected?
Lesson 1 - What are my rights?
*Activities explore what rights we have , why they are important and how they affect our lives*
Y8 SOW - Unit 2; How are Human Rights protected?
Lesson 2 - Who protects Human Rights?
Lesson Objectives
To recognise situations where people can take a stand for rights
To appreciate that this may require courage
To identify similar situations in their own lives
Y8 SOW - Unit 2; How are Human Rights prtoected?
Lesson 3 - Human Trafficking
Learning Objectives
To understand the issue of human traffic is a growing crime
To understand human trafficking is an issue for labour/supply chains including supermarkets.
Y8 SOW - Unit 4; How do we get justice?
Lesson 4 - How are young people treated by the justice system?
Learning Objectives
To understand the age at which you have legal rights and legal responsibilities
To understand the youth justice system
To apply this knowledge to case studies