Lesson for Year 8 but easily adapted as an introduction to thinking about future jobs. Illustrated and with activities included. No photocopying needed!

Lesson based on the amazing film ’ New Boy’. Expect tears and laughs and importantly, results . If nothing else watch the film and there’s a fantastic chance to make a difference with this resource…

Resource focusses on how rumours affect people. Includes useful story of how Socrates dealt with vicious rumours. Great for tutor time, assemblies and Citizenship. Feedback pls :)

A slideshow which asks students to think inside their OWN experiences and reminds them of some aspects of bullying. Use alongside the other Anti-Bullying week resources.

How to weigh an elephant with bathroom scales Problem solving lesson with focus on creative solutions to a weighty issue. Solution included.

Lesson poses this question, looks at advertising and self-stereotyping. Class debate and discussion.Writing activities included. Feed back to me please !

21 questions designed to get students thinking creatively and questioning. Illustrated. Ideal for tutor time, assemblies or starters.

Activity poses questions and students self-analyse their routines. Designed to provoke discussion and hopefully, change ! What happens before and after school? Feedback please...

' A little Learning is a dangerous thing..' Students assess their colleagues' ability to answer some basic questions.....urban myths. Answers provided and plenty to do. Could stretch over many lessons. Why not involve research ?

Some essential knowledge for young people that might help them become good citizens. The bare bones of a wider lesson are here for any add-ons and tweaks. This is UK centric but can obviously be adapted to suit…

Students discuss the possible answers to this question and identify how to overcome the fear of getting things wrong.

Some feedback on this idea, please ? All you need are supermarket receipts from trolleys. People leave them all the time. When you're out shopping grab 'em. This lesson has numerous possibilities and can work on ALL levels.

Lesson poses 50 things teenagers should experience/learn before becoming 20. Students discuss and perhaps add some of their own. Plenty of scope for adaptation. Let me know if you find this useful. See part 2 as well.

I wrote this myself after spending lunch time duty watching crowds of students enjoying fights. Grim though it was, the poem asks a few questions. Students can then write their own version of a poem/story connected with bullying/fighting/crowd behaviour. Link with the brilliant film on youtube - Pictures now added !

Lesson asks the above question and poses several more. Asks if FAMOUS is different from CELEBRITY. Good for English lessons/PSHE/CITIZENSHIP.

Discussion lesson on the nature of LUCK.

All you need are the contents of your handbag/pockets/ and perhaps one 'odd' object. tickets/receipts are also useful. Stick them all on a photocopier and press A3. Students can work in pairs to solve the mystery.

Lesson designed to raise awareness of sameness not difference. Useful for P4C or tutors. Raises lots of questions and gives students opportunity to reflect on how colour affects our lives.

Students are given a problem to solve. Are two brains better than one ? Answer to problem included on slides. ( 3 litre/5 litre problem..illustrated).

Lesson asks this question and invites students to consider if they would change their physical nature to attract someone or appear cool.