Back to School Current Affairs Worksheets

Back to School Current Affairs overviews, simple explanations, worksheets, quizzes, January 2025.
Great starter/plenary

This resource explains important global developments in January 2025 for KS3 students:

Global Economy
Climate Change: Countries are focused on reducing carbon emissions and using more renewable energy to tackle the climate crisis.
Elections & Politics: Political changes in countries like USA, Taiwan and Brazil are shaping future policies, with protests pushing for economic and social change.
AI & Robots: Artificial Intelligence and robots are transforming industries, but concerns exist about job loss and ethical issues.
War in Ukraine: The ongoing war is disrupting global trade and food supplies, particularly grains, with international efforts focused on peace.
Trade Wars & Sanctions: Trade tensions, especially between China and the US, are raising prices and disrupting global economies.
EU & Global Cooperation: The EU faces internal challenges but remains vital for trade, security, and environmental cooperation.
Social Media: New platforms like Threads are gaining popularity, but privacy and data concerns remain.
Space Exploration: SpaceX and other companies are pushing forward with missions to explore space, especially Mars.
Youth Movements: Young people are leading global movements for climate action, social justice, and human rights.