Overview
This lesson asks students to consider the key findings of a harassment trial and conclude what sentence should be given to the guilty party. During the course of the lesson students explore the different purposes of sentencing and consider how these are balanced against each other; they analyse the various factors that are taken into…
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You Decide! (KS3)
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An Introduction to Human Rights
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Children’s Rights
In this lesson pupils will learn that there are specific rights for children which are set out in the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child. Pupils will…
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An Introduction to Human Rights
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Law in Wales
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Sexting and the Law (SmartLaw Subscription)
This lesson explores what the law says in relation to the sending of sexually explicit images by those aged under 18. The lesson examines two scenarios of young people involved…
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What is Debt?
Students will explore issues around money, personal and sovereign debt and consider the impact government borrowing has on future...
Law in Wales
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COVID and the Economy
During this session, students will critically examine some of the key economic considerations of the pandemic. They will explore...
What is Media Bias?
During this lesson students explore what bias within the media is and how it differs from fake news. They...
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