The legacy debate, the secret of Brazil's football success and public protests causing social unrest. News article written for classroom use with activities, debating points and an explanation of the issues. These articles on the World Cup 2014 look at what benefits it will bring to Brazil, the social unrest in the country about the event, and the secrets to Brazil&'s footballing success. Keywords: Brazil, World Cup 2014, Economics, Poverty, Football, Protest

Infographic explaining the process for the General Election 2015. Talk about the key dates, the voting and how a government is formed with this image. Keywords: General Election 2015, Democracy, UK Election, Voting, Politics, Government, Citizenship. <br /> For more free teaching resources for KS3-5 on the 2015 election go to http://theday.co.uk/election-2015/

The world's 196th country is born as South Sudan splits from the north and escapes a difficult path. But as a new nation, it faces many challenges and an uncertain future. This article shows the many inter-linked processes of geography in action, ideal for engaging students around the concept of national identity and nation building.

On 23 June, citizens of the UK will vote in a referendum to decide whether they should remain in the European Union or withdraw from it. Britain has been a member of the EU and its forerunners since 1973. Making the decision will require careful consideration on questions of politics, economics, identity and more. So what are the issues? And what exactly does the EU do?<br /> <br /> This collection of articles looks at the story, explores the issues behind it and considers different opinions on what is happening. There are activities designed for homework or classwork, an explanation of difficult words and debate questions. Our articles can be used as complete lessons, starters, for extended learning or independent research. They have been written specifically for KS3, KS4 and KS5 to help them engage with events in the news. Key words: David Cameron, debate, European Union, Boris Johnson, referendum, economy, government, politics, power, Second World War, Tories, Labour<br /> <br /> For more articles complete with activities and discussion points, go to www.theday.co.uk

A UN report states that bumblebee numbers are dwindling, and the consequences to our food supply are enormous. Why is it happening and what's to be done? Our story comes with discussion points and class activities.

This guide and infographic explains the process behind the EU Referendum. It helps teachers and students talk about: <br /> <br /> 1) How the European Union works<br /> 2) The events that led to the referendum<br /> 3) Who can vote and how<br /> 4) The outcome: what happens if the UK votes to remain in the EU or leave the EU<br /> <br /> Keywords: EU Referendum, Politics, Democracy, Voting, Brexit, Leave, Remain, Labour, Conservative<br /> <br /> To read our EU Referendum Special, which includes articles, features, opinion pieces and a student vote, go to http://theday.co.uk/special/2016/eu-vote/

These news articles are written for use in lessons - they explain the issues and have debate questions and class activities. Talk about the Charlie Hebdo murders and the questions they raise. Then look at the peace rally in Paris attended by world leaders. Keywords: Charlie Hebdo, France, Free Speech, Terrorism, Citizenship, Politics, English & Media, Democracy, Protest, Human Rights, Paris<br /> For more articles written for teachers and classrooms go to www.theday.co.uk

Use our General Election guides to help your students understand the different UK political parties and what they stand for. Includes guides to all of the major UK parties; Conservatives, Green Party, Labour, Liberal Democrats, SNP and UKIP.<br /> <br /> Check out The Day's General Election coverage for free at: http://theday.co.uk/election/<br /> <br /> Access all of The Day's resources with a free 30 day trial: http://theday.co.uk/info/free-trial

This article about e-cigarette safety has been written for classroom use. It has activities, a glossary and debating questions. Keywords: Science, PSHE, vaping, e-cigarettes, smoking, health, medicine, tobacco

This news article written for classroom use has activities, debating questions and a glossary of difficult terms. Both sides of the story are discussed. Great for debates, subject teaching, assemblies or form time, our news is designed for schools. Keywords: citizenship, ethics, capital punishment, death penalty, human rights, justice, politics, US constitution.

A new general election campaign is underway. On June 8th the British people will choose MPs to represent them in Parliament. <br /> <br /> Use our General Election guide to help your students understand the election process. Check out The Day's General Election coverage for free at: http://theday.co.uk/election/<br /> <br /> Access all of The Day's resources with a free 30 day trial: http://theday.co.uk/info/free-trial

Guide to each of the 2015 Election main parties: Conservative, Labour, Green, Liberal Democrats, UKIP, Plaid Cymru and the SNP. Each guide has history, policies and people as well as an explanation of concepts and activities for the class. Keywords: General Election 2015, Politics, Democracy, Voting, KS3, KS4, KS5.<br /> For more free teaching resources on the 2015 General Election go to http://theday.co.uk/election-2015/

These three news articles consider the current refugee crisis:<br /> Europe engulfed by migration crisis<br /> EU on the brink of failure warns president<br /> The picture that changed Cameron's mind<br /> <br /> In these news articles we look at the news stories, explore the issues behind them and consider different opinions on what is happening. Each article has activities designed for homework or classwork, an explanation of difficult words and debating questions. They can be used as a complete lessons, starters, for extended learning or independent research. They has been written specifically for KS3, KS4 and KS5 to help them engage with events in the news. Use these articles for literacy, non-fiction reading, current affairs, politics, citizenship, PSHE, Geography, Government and Politics, form time, tutor time or assemblies. Keywords: refugees, refugee crisis, migration, Europe, population, immigration, human rights, EU, The European Union, media<br /> <br /> For more articles, features and resources like this go to theday.co.uk

A look at the life of Philip Larkin and how new revelations about his character may influence how people read his poetry. It goes on to explore the relationship between art and artists.

Our article examining examining America's crisis of confidence as the world's leading superpower amidst economic woes. Ideal for politics, economics and geography with a lively infographic, discussion points and class activities.

As the recession claims household names and high street chains, our article examines the future of high street shops in the downturn. Ideal for business studies and economics as a topical resource to get students talking and thinking about the economic processes at work today.

More people than ever before require care in the UK, but the councils and companies responsible for running them say they're out of money. What next? Our article comes with a lively infographic, discussion points and class activities.

Fake News, English and Media, Politics, Citizenship, Democracy, Language, Newspapers.<br /> <br /> Our resource is ready to use in the classroom and form time and includes discussion points, activities and further reading links.

Survey shows steep drop in girls’ self-esteem. This news article written for teachers explains both sides of the argument, with class activities and questions for debate. Keywords: Body Confidence, Computers, Depression, Diversity, Facebook, Happiness, Healthy lifestyles, Internet, Language, Mental Health, Online Privacy, Relationships, Rights & responsibilities, Self-esteem, Social Media, SRE, Teenagers

Teenagers are thinking (and worrying) about money more than ever before. Why is this?

Talk about the Ukraine situation in class with our news story written for schools. A balanced view of the events, talking points, class activities and a glossary will get the discussion going.