Pupils must match the salary to the job. This can lead to group discussion about wages/salaries in general and to an investigation where pupils research the salaries of the professions that they would like to enter.

Good as an extended lesson starter. Introduction to STI's or introduction to more lessons on Chlamydia. INCLUDES INSTRUCTION SHEET ON 2nd PAGE

A good introduction to discussion about appropriate relationship progression as part of an SRE Programme of Study

'A good citizen would...................' Pupils respond to a number of scenarios and are asked to define the term 'a good citizen'.

A worksheet which enables pupils to think about the benefits of friendship, their responsibilities as a friend as well as factors that help relationships thrive. Colour coding task followed by written task.

A good starter activity which introduces the countries which form the EU

A worksheet to use as a cover lesson or as an introduction to Careers Education. Focus is on skills, knowledge and experience and an ability to distinguish between the three.

A matching task to introduce types of intimacy

A simple PPT to help pupils to think about structure and effective devices in Norman MacCaig's Below the Green Corrie. Pupil copy of poem is available as a free resource.

A number of activities which will give opportunities for pupils to understand why the UDHR was introduced and why it is important today. Pupils will complete a colour-coding exercise, placing articles from the UDHR into categories (Protection, Standard of Living and Equality) They can they decide on the most important articles in their view and are asked to give the reasons for their decisions. Activities can lead on to discussion about human rights abuses around the world and also to organisations which fight to protect human rights

A resource which asks pupils to identify feelings as belonging to those with either high self esteem or low self esteem. They can then choose words from the table to describe times when they have had these feelings. A good starter for further work on self esteem. I have a workbook (about 20 pages of activities for KS3 self esteem work) please see resources

A word scramble puzzle to reinforce the names of poetic techniques. The end phrases is 'Now move on and read the poem' Can be used before reading any poem.

A word search to reinforce the vocabulary for a unit of work on multiculturalism

A sheet which shows pupils the type of employment available to them.

A series of tasks which will enable pupils to understand how Britain became multicultural over time Pupils complete a colourful timeline of immigration which reflects our colourful, vibrant society. Can easily lead on to work on tolerance of those who are different and have different beliefs. Four pages of tasks, including: In-class 'differences' data gathering task Matching flags to nations Reading exercise, identifying reasons for immigration Timeline of immigration to the UK Written task asking pupils to think about how their own area benefits from multiculturalism Word search for topic vocabulary

Pupils use this handy sheet to compare 'Nettles' (Scannell) and 'Thistles' (Hughes) Sheet includes a range of connectives for comparison End task is to complete a piece of written work (using the notes) comparing and contrasting the two poems

A simple test based on Rosenberg's original. Pupils can gain an understanding of whether they have high, low or 'normal' self-esteem. Includes a simple grid to aid the analysis of individual results. A good introductory exercise for lessons on self esteem. Workbook also available in resources - 20 pages of activities to build self-esteem and ease transition from Primary to Secondary school

A presentation which allows pupils to think about how the law can be broken; the difference between CIVIL and CRIMINAL law; the court system in the UK and the reasons for punishment (reparation, retribution, deterrence, reform, protection) 12 slides. 5 class activities.

A word search to be used as an introduction to work on Parliament and Government/Elections etc Ideal as a lesson starter or a homework exercise

Pupils draw logos of four political parties. They then unscramble the names of the seven main parties and match the name to the leader. Ideal way to introduce the leaders - includes pictures. A good research task for homework or consolidation exercise at the end of a unit on Politics