This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification (9-1). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 2 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Crime & Deviance’ section; it refers to the ‘Social Construction of Crime & Deviance’ topic. The lesson introduces the distinction between crime and deviance and the idea that deviance is relative to its historical, cultural and situational context. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire lesson -A double-sided A4 worksheet/information sheet (see cover image for preview) -Homework These lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons. AQA equivalents are available on TES.

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification (9-1). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 6 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Crime & Deviance’ section; it refers to the ‘Factors Affecting Criminal & Deviant Behaviour’ topic. The lesson focuses on links between criminality and factors such as: ethnicity, class, age and gender. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire lesson -A double-sided A3 worksheet/information sheet -An 18 side knowledge-hunt: containing arguments for/against Heidensohn’s theory, and information about different means of social control. -Homework These lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons. AQA equivalents are available on TES.

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification (9-1). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 12 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Crime & Deviance’ section. The lesson focuses on Cohen’s theory about delinquent subcultures, gangs, and organised crime. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire lesson -A double-sided A3 worksheet (.doc) -A3 Group-Work Sheets (.doc) -Homework

This fully resourced lesson is professionally designed for the new WJEC/EDUQAS Sociology GCSE specification (9-1). This resource can now be downloaded as a part of a complete 20-lesson bundle. This is lesson 19 of our 20 lesson course for the ‘Sociology of Crime & Deviance’ section. The lesson focuses on media representations of crime; specifically it addressed how the media misrepresents crime, how news-values distort the perception of crime, how perpetrators and victims are treated differently by the media depending on ethnicity, and the media-fueling of moral and criminal panics. The download includes: -A detailed lesson plan: highlighting differentiation, AfL, key-words, SMSC and a timeline of learning activities (.pdf) -A premium quality, editable, and fully-animated PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire lesson -Homework These lessons are designed around the new EDUQAS / WJEC specification, we take considerable time making the highest quality lessons. AQA equivalents are available on TES.

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ is focused on philosophical and sociological debates around the nature of society. This resource can be used with students aged 8-16, it is especially well-suited to Sociology and Social Science classrooms and would serve as an excellent ‘taster lesson’ for GCSE Sociology. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive multi-use learning session is of particular interest to Sociology Teachers it focuses on a wide range of topics such as: The nature of society The differences between functioning and dysfunctional societies What helps societies to function Social justice and creating a fair society The relationship between individuals & society   We’ve aimed to cover as many issues as possible when it comes to finding engaging philosophical and ethical issues for young learners to debate and discuss in relation to sociology! The big question asked in this session is “To what extent is inequality necessary for society to function?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical and ethical questions such as: What is the purpose of the government? What would society be like without laws? What is the difference between a functional and a dysfunctional society? Why do some people succeed in life whilst others fail? Should we increase taxes on the very wealthy in order to pay for public services?   Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of philosophical and ethical claims such as: “We live in a fair and just society” “I can think of one way to improve the political system in this country” “Human beings were better off living in small tribes (e.g. 20,000 years ago) than living in a modern society” “People in this society are not actually free: even if they think and believe otherwise” “The rich deserve to be rich, the poor deserve to be poor.” “Feminism has made society a better place for both men and women”   This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment and end-of-lesson reflection activities. The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session very easy!

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ is focused on philosophical and ethical issues that relate to law, crime, policing, and the criminal justice system and is ideal teachers working with students aged 8-16! This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive multi-use learning session is useful as a part of your school’s P4C work and is of particular interest to teachers of PSHE, Ethics, Citizenship & Law it focuses on a wide range of topics such as: The nature of laws The causes of crime How we should respond to crime Capital & corporal Punishment The role of the police in society The rights of criminals   We’ve aimed to cover as many issues as possible when it comes to finding engaging philosophical and ethical issues for young learners to debate and discuss in relation to law, crime, policing, justice, and the criminal justice system! The big question asked in this session is “What is the best way to deal with criminal offenders?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical and ethical questions such as: What is the fundamental purpose of laws? Why do different countries have different laws? To what extent are prisons an effective punishment? Why do some people commit crimes whilst others do not? and To what extent is poverty the main driver of crime?   Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of philosophical and ethical claims such as: “Some criminals should be executed for their crimes” “Some of the laws in our country need to be changed” “It would be ideal if 100% of crimes were identified and their culprits punished” “Prisons are the best way to punish those who break the law” “Those who commit violence should be punished with violence” (corporal punishment)   This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment and end-of-lesson reflection activities. With a massive selection of activities designed to trigger philosophical discussions, debates and reflections: you can re-use the resource numerous times with the same group. For teachers wishing to run ‘P4C’ (Philosophy for Children) sessions these resources are ideal! The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session very easy!

This fun philosophy lesson focuses on political philosophy: the branch of philosophy that explores matters relating to politics, liberty, justice, property, and rights. Political philosophy also explores law and how laws are enforced by authorities, the purpose of government, what rights and freedoms it should protect, what form it should take. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This session is of interest to all teachers working with students aged 8-16 but has a special relevance to teachers of civics, politics, and those covering politics in their school’s PSHE/SMSC curricula. This session explores topics such as: Different forms of government The importance of laws The nature of freedom and ‘free societies’ Human Rights The nature of utopias and dystopias The big question asked in this session is “What would a perfect society (utopia) be like? To what extent is creating one possible?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical questions such as: What do terms like ‘freedom’ and ‘liberty’ really mean? What qualities ought a good leader of a country to have? All in all, are we more or less free as a result of living in a modern civilised society? In our own society, which laws (if any) do you think are potentially unjust? Students will also analyse and evaluate an eclectic mix of philosophical claims such as: “Society cannot function without people sacrificing certain freedoms” “I would rather live in a tribe in the jungle than in a modern society” “I can think of ways to improve this society and make it a better system for people to live in” This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment and end-of-lesson reflection activities. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16; due to the flexible nature of the sessions design it can be used for multiple hour-long sessions or as a short stimulating tutor-group activity.    The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required, just run the file and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session very easy!

This thought-provoking philosophy teaching resource focuses on applied ethics and explores some of the most important moral issues of our time. Applied ethics refers to the practical application of moral considerations. It is ethics with respect to real-world actions and their moral considerations in the areas of private and public life, the professions, health, technology, law, and leadership. (Disclaimer: this session does not discuss abortion or matters relating to sexual ethics, reproductive ethics and/or relationship ethics (which will be covered in separate sessions). We have tried to create a resource that allows young learners to explore applied ethics in an age-appropriate fashion; nonetheless, the session explores controversial issues and should be thoroughly vetted by individual teachers before using it with their students to check that it is suitable for their classes.) This session is ideal for teachers who want to explore moral decision making with students and is of particular value to teachers who want to nurture the moral development of their students (perhaps in an SMSC or PSHE context) and trigger deeper reflections on the fundamental nature of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ and how we can apply these reflections to our own lives; we’ve carefully selected the most significant moral issues and ethical challenges of our age so that young learners can engage in fun philosophical discussions and debates. This session explores topics such as: The rights of animals Moral challenges presented by new technologies Moral and immoral uses of the internet Ethical & unethical career choices Medical ethics and moral challenges presented medical technologies Artificial Intelligence The big question asked in this session is “What is the most important moral issue in the world right now?”. Using a variety of engaging activities students will discuss and debate a wide range of other philosophical questions such as: To what extent is testing new cosmetics and medicines on animals morally acceptable? To what extent it is morally preferable to use drone weaponry on the battlefield over human beings? What are our moral duties and obligations to future generations? When, if ever, is taking a human life the most moral course of action? This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16; due to the flexible nature of the sessions design it can be used for multiple hour-long sessions or as a short stimulating tutor-group activity. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited.

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ explores the exciting topic of Global Citizenship, encouraging students to reflect on what it means to be part of a global community and the responsibilities that come with it. Through ethical, philosophical, and practical discussions, this lesson helps students understand how their actions impact the world and what they can do to make a positive difference. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is ideal for Philosophy, Ethics, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), and Social Studies classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education remit. Designed for universal use, it can be implemented by educators in any country. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format: each one can be used multiple times with the same group and features an integrated interactive menu that allows teachers to select from many different learning and assessment activities! The resource cannot be edited. This interactive, multi-use session is particularly engaging for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and PSHE. It covers a wide range of meaningful topics, including: The meaning and significance of global citizenship How interconnectedness shapes our world and our responsibilities Rights, responsibilities, and challenges of being a global citizen Ethical dilemmas surrounding global issues like human rights, climate change, and inequality Practical ways individuals can contribute to global well-being   The big question posed in this session is, “What does it mean to be a global citizen, and how can we make a positive impact on the world?” Students will also explore other significant philosophical and ethical questions, such as: What does it mean to be a good global citizen? Do we have a duty to help people in other countries? What should global citizens do when they see human rights being violated? To what extent does the internet make being a global citizen more difficult? How can individuals contribute to solving global problems like climate change?   Students will analyse and evaluate a variety of philosophical claims, such as: “Responsibilities to the planet outweigh responsibilities to individual nations.” “Global citizens must challenge cultural practices that violate human rights.” “Individual action is more important than government policy in addressing environmental issues.” “Global citizens should focus on addressing poverty before climate change.” “Global citizens should oppose all forms of war.”

Introduce your students to the rich world of philosophical and ethical debates surrounding multiculturalism, inclusivity, tolerance, and celebrating differences with this dynamic and engaging learning resource. Designed for students aged 8-16, this lesson is a perfect fit for Citizenship, Social Studies, Civics, and Philosophy classrooms. It is also ideal for enhancing your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural) education remit. Like all our resources, it is adaptable for use by teachers in any country, making it relevant across diverse cultural and educational contexts. This interactive session provides teachers with the tools to explore a wide range of essential topics, including: The value of diversity in society How to embrace and celebrate cultural differences Understanding tolerance and its importance in relationships and communities Ethical questions about inclusion and exclusivity Challenging prejudice and discrimination   The Big Question of this session is “To what extent is diversity an important feature of our society?” Through thought-provoking discussions, debates, and activities, students will critically examine questions, such as: “Why is it important to celebrate differences?” “Can tolerance ever go too far?” “Why do you think tolerance matters in a community?” and “How can schools promote understanding of different religions?”   Students will also evaluate a variety of philosophical and ethical claims, including: “A perfect society would only have one religion, not many” "Behind the superficial differences, people are all basically the same” “I respect all people equally, regardless of their differences” and “This school has issues when it comes to race, racism and tolerating different cultures”   The resource features our signature intuitive menu system, allowing teachers to choose from a wide range of starter, main, plenary, and reflection activities. The flexible design makes it suitable for multiple hour-long sessions or short tutor-group discussions. Activities include: With no preparation required, this non-editable PowerPoint Show ensures easy delivery of a memorable and impactful lesson. Engage your students in meaningful discussions about building a fairer, more inclusive world, and leave them inspired to celebrate the beauty of diversity! Disclaimer: This lesson explores themes of multiculturalism, inclusivity, tolerance, and celebrating differences, which may involve sensitive or controversial topics. Teachers and educators are strongly advised to review the resource thoroughly before using it with students to ensure its suitability for their specific classroom context. Please use your professional judgment to adapt the content as needed to align with the age, maturity, and background of your students.

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ delves into the compelling topic of Rights & Responsibilities, encouraging students to explore the philosophical, ethical, and practical dimensions of what it means to live in a society that values both individual freedoms and communal duties. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is ideal for Politics, Civics, Sociology, Philosophy, Ethics, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), and Social Studies classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education remit. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive, multi-use session is particularly engaging for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and PSHE. It covers a wide range of meaningful topics, including: The philosophical foundations of rights and responsibilities How individual actions impact societal rights and duties The balance between personal freedoms and communal obligations Ethical dilemmas related to rights, such as free speech, privacy, and equality Practical examples of how rights and responsibilities manifest in daily life   The big question posed in this session is, “What does it mean to have rights, and how should we balance them with responsibilities?” Students will also explore other significant philosophical and ethical questions, such as: What is the difference between a right and a responsibility? How can societies balance freedom of the press with the right to privacy? Should animals have right? Which rights should they have? Are some rights more important than others? Which rights (if any) should people in our country have that they currently don’t have?   Students will analyse and evaluate a variety of philosophical claims, such as: “People have a responsibility to care for their elderly relatives.” “Having access to the internet is a basic human right.” “Everyone has the right to be treated equally, regardless of their gender.” “We should decrease the minimum wage. It would make everything cheaper” "“Every person has the right to choose where they live, regardless of immigration laws.”   This session uses our signature teaching format, featuring an integrated menu with options for starters, mains, plenaries, assessments, and end-of-lesson reflections. The diverse activities—debates, discussions, and philosophical reflections—make the resource reusable for multiple lessons. The file is provided as a non-editable PowerPoint Show, requiring no planning or preparation. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system ensures delivering this enlightening philosophy session is effortless!

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ explores the fascinating topic of Ethical Consumerism & Making Ethical Consumer Choices, encouraging students to consider how their purchasing decisions impact people, animals, and the environment. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is ideal for Philosophy, Ethics, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), and Social Studies classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education remit. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive, multi-use session is particularly engaging for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and PSHE. It covers a wide range of meaningful topics, including: The concept of ethical consumerism and its significance in modern life The environmental, social, and economic consequences of consumer choices Fair trade, sustainability, and animal welfare in the context of consumerism Exploring the balance between individual responsibility and corporate accountability Practical strategies for making more ethical consumer decisions   The big question posed in this session is, “When should we boycott products for ethical reasons?” Students will also explore other significant philosophical and ethical questions, such as: What does it mean to be an ethical consumer? How can we know if the products we buy are made ethically? How do our buying habits affect the environment? What does “fair trade” mean, and why is it important? Is it ethical to buy leather or fur products?   Students will analyse and evaluate a variety of philosophical claims, such as: “Buying locally is always better for the environment.” “Fair trade products are the only ethical choice for consumers.” “Animal testing for cosmetics is unethical and should be banned.” “Ethical consumerism is a luxury only the wealthy can afford.” “Most of what is sold is unnecessary and produced at huge costs to the environment”   This session uses our signature teaching format, featuring an integrated menu with options for starters, mains, plenaries, assessments, and end-of-lesson reflections. The diverse activities—debates, discussions, and philosophical reflections—make the resource reusable for multiple lessons. It is an excellent fit for P4C (Philosophy for Children) sessions, providing students with a safe and thought-provoking space to explore the impact of their consumer choices. The file is provided as a non-editable PowerPoint Show, requiring no planning or preparation. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system ensures delivering this enlightening philosophy session is effortless!

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ is focused on philosophical and ethical debates around the nature of citizenship. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is especially useful for Citizenship, Social Studies, Civics, PSHE, and Philosophy classrooms. It is also an ideal teaching resource for enhancing your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education remit. As with all our resources: it can be used by teachers and educators who work in any country: it is not designed around any one country’s political system or conception of citizenship. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive multi-use learning session is of particular interest to teachers of Civics, Philosophy, Ethics and Citizenship. It focuses on a wide range of topics, including: What it means to be a good citizen The rights and responsibilities of citizens The balance between individual freedoms and societal needs The role of government in shaping citizenship Ethical dilemmas in modern citizenship   We’ve aimed to cover as many engaging philosophical and ethical issues as possible to help young learners debate and discuss what it means to be an active and responsible citizen in their community and the world! The big question asked in this session is, “What does it mean to be a good citizen?” Using a variety of engaging activities, students will discuss and debate other thought-provoking philosophical and ethical questions, such as: Is it more important to follow laws or to stand up for what you believe is right? Should citizens always obey the government? What responsibilities do we have to others in our community? Is it ever okay to break the law to protect others?   Students will also analyse and evaluate a wide range of philosophical and ethical claims, such as: “Good citizens should always tell the truth.” “Citizens should have the right to break unjust laws.” “Helping others is the most important part of being a good citizen.” “A good citizen cares about future generations more than their own.”   This session uses our unique format for philosophy teaching resources and features an integrated menu that allows teachers to select from a variety of starter, main, plenary, assessment, and end-of-lesson reflection activities. The file is a non-editable PowerPoint Show: no planning or preparation is required. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system will make delivering a powerful philosophy session easy!

This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ delves into the topic of values, encouraging students to think deeply about personal and moral values as well as the nature of value itself. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is perfect for Philosophy, Ethics, Social Studies, and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education) classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education objectives. As with all our resources, it is designed to be inclusive and universal, making it suitable for educators in any country. This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited. This interactive, multi-use session is especially valuable for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and Social Studies. It covers a wide range of compelling topics, including: The origins of personal values The difference between moral and non-moral values The role of culture and society in shaping values The question of whether values are absolute or relative The philosophical debate over what makes something “valuable”   The big question posed in this session is, “what are your core values?” Students will also explore other essential philosophical and ethical questions, such as: Are some values universal, or do they depend on culture? What are the most important values in our society? Can values ever conflict, and how should we resolve those conflicts? Should we value experiences more than things? Should we value the happiness of others more than our own?   Students will evaluate and discuss a variety of philosophical claims, such as: “Different cultures have different values: some are objectively better than others” “What we value most reveals who we are.” “In truth: nothing actually has value, it’s all just a subjective construct of the mind” “Society decides what is valuable.” “Moral values are more important than personal values.”   This session uses our signature teaching format, featuring an integrated menu with a variety of options for starters, mains, plenaries, assessments, and end-of-lesson reflections. With a wide selection of activities—debates, discussions, and philosophical explorations—the resource can be reused multiple times with the same group. It is ideal for P4C (Philosophy for Children) sessions and offers students an opportunity to engage in critical and reflective thinking. The file is provided as a non-editable PowerPoint Show, requiring no planning or preparation. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system makes delivering this inspiring philosophy session effortless!