A 60 minute lesson on Global Cultures, exploring the meaning of culture, what makes cultures unique and why we all are part of many cultures, which are to be celebrated and shared. The wider curricular explores cultural stereotyping, diversity, global citizenship and understanding difference. Suitable for KS3 students. For the rest of the curriculum series on Global Cultures, visit thoughtboxeducation.com

A bespoke curriculum for KS5 on the topic of Immigration & Refugees. The unit contains 4 lesson plans (each lesson available in 15 minute, 30 minute or 60 minute format). Each lesson begins with a short 3-5 minute film to engage in the topic and then explores a range of questions and discussion points, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and empathy skills. Lessons contain a range of multi-media resources to support learning ideas and contain clear instructions to guide through the lesson. Lessons have been designed to complement SMSC learning objectives and match core National Curriculum PSHE specifications in value-based learning. Focused on tolerance, respect and global citizenship, lessons allow students to explore their own opinions and values, make connections to those around them and practice listening and empathic engagement. QUESTIONS EXPLORED: • What is the difference between a migrant, an immigrant and a refugee? • What does it mean to be classified as ‘refugee’? • Why are those amongst us classified as ‘migrants’ often portrayed negatively? • What are the ripple effects of the global immigration crisis, both on those leaving home and those receiving people in? • How have we made wanting a better life for ourselves somehow illegal? • Do any of us have a right to call our land home? AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Each lesson starts with a short film which serves as the platform for the lesson’s discussions, allowing students to engage firstly with the ideas raised in the film and then develop insight and engagement in the topic. Students will practise skills of critical thinking & questioning, deep listening and empathy building. They will engage in some of the causes of global migration, understanding the lack of choice that many face whilst working to dissolve stereotypes and media bias. Lessons will encourage empathic engagement with individuals’ stories, exploring the notion of the privilege of birth and questioning biases. Watch a short video introduction to the unit here:

A bespoke curriculum for KS3 on the topic of Waste. The unit contains 4 lesson plans (each lesson available in 15 minute, 30 minute or 60 minute format). Each lesson begins with a short 3-5 minute film to engage in the topic and then explores a range of questions and discussion points, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and empathy skills. Lessons contain a range of multi-media resources to support learning ideas and contain clear instructions to guide through the lesson. Lessons have been designed to complement SMSC learning objectives and match core National Curriculum PSHE specifications in value-based learning. Focused on tolerance, respect and global citizenship, lessons allow students to explore their own opinions and values, make connections to those around them and practice listening and empathic engagement. QUESTIONS EXPLORED: • Where does our rubbish go when we throw it away (because there is no such place as ‘away’)? • Who should be responsible for the rubbish we are making? • Why do we have so much “stuff” in our lives and who is telling us that we need it all? • What is happening in our oceans and how responsible should we be for the waste that is accruing? • How is our relationship to waste defined by the country in which we live? • What does it mean to live a ‘zero-waste’ life and how can we learn to do this? AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Each lesson starts with a short film which serves as the platform for the lesson’s discussions, allowing students to engage firstly with the ideas raised in the film and then develop insight and engagement in the topic. Students will practise skills of critical thinking & questioning, deep listening and empathy building. Lessons will examine some of the global issues of waste production and removal, understanding the cycles of production, consumption and destruction and that we are involved in. Students will examine the roles of the individual and government in tackling waste, unpicking the notion of ethical consumption and understanding the impact of sustainable living on people and planet. Watch a short video introduction to the unit here:

A bespoke curriculum for KS4 on the topic of Waste. The unit contains 4 lesson plans (each lesson available in 15 minute, 30 minute or 60 minute format). Each lesson begins with a short 3-5 minute film to engage in the topic and then explores a range of questions and discussion points, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and empathy skills. Lessons contain a range of multi-media resources to support learning ideas and contain clear instructions to guide through the lesson. Lessons have been designed to complement SMSC learning objectives and match core National Curriculum PSHE specifications in value-based learning. Focused on tolerance, respect and global citizenship, lessons allow students to explore their own opinions and values, make connections to those around them and practice listening and empathic engagement. QUESTIONS EXPLORED: • Where does our rubbish go when we throw it away (because there is no such place as ‘away’)? • Who should be responsible for the rubbish we are making? • Why do we have so much “stuff” in our lives and who is telling us that we need it all? • What is happening in our oceans and how responsible should we be for the waste that is accruing? • How is our relationship to waste defined by the country in which we live? • What does it mean to live a ‘zero-waste’ life and how can we learn to do this? AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Each lesson starts with a short film which serves as the platform for the lesson’s discussions, allowing students to engage firstly with the ideas raised in the film and then develop insight and engagement in the topic. Students will practise skills of critical thinking & questioning, deep listening and empathy building. Lessons will examine some of the global issues of waste production and removal, understanding the cycles of production, consumption and destruction and that we are involved in. Students will examine the roles of the individual and government in tackling waste, unpicking the notion of ethical consumption and understanding the impact of sustainable living on people and planet. Watch a short video introduction to the unit here:

A bespoke curriculum for KS5 on the topic of Waste. The unit contains 4 lesson plans (each lesson available in 15 minute, 30 minute or 60 minute format). Each lesson begins with a short 3-5 minute film to engage in the topic and then explores a range of questions and discussion points, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and empathy skills. Lessons contain a range of multi-media resources to support learning ideas and contain clear instructions to guide through the lesson. Lessons have been designed to complement SMSC learning objectives and match core National Curriculum PSHE specifications in value-based learning. Focused on tolerance, respect and global citizenship, lessons allow students to explore their own opinions and values, make connections to those around them and practice listening and empathic engagement. QUESTIONS EXPLORED: • Where does our rubbish go when we throw it away (because there is no such place as ‘away’)? • Who should be responsible for the rubbish we are making? • Why do we have so much “stuff” in our lives and who is telling us that we need it all? • What is happening in our oceans and how responsible should we be for the waste that is accruing? • How is our relationship to waste defined by the country in which we live? • What does it mean to live a ‘zero-waste’ life and how can we learn to do this? AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Each lesson starts with a short film which serves as the platform for the lesson’s discussions, allowing students to engage firstly with the ideas raised in the film and then develop insight and engagement in the topic. Students will practise skills of critical thinking & questioning, deep listening and empathy building. Lessons will examine some of the global issues of waste production and removal, understanding the cycles of production, consumption and destruction and that we are involved in. Students will examine the roles of the individual and government in tackling waste, unpicking the notion of ethical consumption and understanding the impact of sustainable living on people and planet. Watch a short video introduction to the unit here:

A 60 minute lesson on Habitats. This bespoke lesson starts with an animal story, introducing how it might feel to have your natural habitat destroyed. The lesson then explores some of the creatures living within a natural habitat, helping children to engage with the natural world and understand some of the issues that come with deforestation. Suitable for KS1 tudents. For the rest of the curriculum series on Habitats, visit thoughtboxeducation.com