This is an introductory resource to support students in exploring and understanding different types of family unit. The lesson includes starter, main and plenary activities, the corresponding worksheets for which are included at the end of the powerpoint. This lesson was developed for a class of year 7 students who have additional learning needs, however it can be used for KS2 classes or developed for more able KS3 classes.

Euthanasia introduction. This lesson gives an introduction to what euthanasia is, the law and some of the key arguments for and against it. It has some differentiated resources suitable for supporting very weak students. It links to the edexcel syllabus.

This lesson provides and introduction to the key terms in the marriage and the family unit and urges students to consider how the family structure has changed and the problems/benefits that have occurred as a result. Links to the edexcel GCSE syllabus.

This lesson acts as an introduction to abortion. It includes the law, foetal developmental stages, a ‘mystery cards’ activity that helps students reflect on the complexities of making a decision whether or not to abort and concluding exam style questions.

This is a very simple lesson. It asks students to reflect on what they consider to be a 'normal' family unit and urges them to rethink whether or not this is the experience of most people in modern society. The tasks are straight forward and generally focused on introducing new key words/language.

This is a student led lesson. It includes a relay activity which encourages teams work and focused research skills. Links to edexcel syllabus