Climate Action: Circular Economies

This lesson forms the final part of a three-part unit on democracy.  Pupils learn about democracy and the rule of law. They discover the different roles of parliament, government and…

During this lesson students explore the law that applies to young workers and what they can do if they believe their legal rights at work are not being upheld. To…

In this lesson pupils will learn what it means to vote by looking at relatable examples in the lives of the Go-Givers. They will consider why and how votes are…

In this lesson pupils will think about the importance of caring for their community and the varied caring responsibilities which are held by members of the community. They will identify…

In this lesson pupils will develop an understanding of what is meant by the term ‘identity.’ They will explore their own sense of identity and share this with others, appreciating…

This lesson explores the purpose and importance of rules and offers suggestions as to how to make and display class ‘Ground Rules’. Learning activities: Where did Humpty Dumpty go wrong?…

This resource will allow students to critically consider what reasons and ways the government can take to support different...

During this lesson students explore the law that applies to young workers and what they can do if they...

Students will explore issues around money, personal and sovereign debt and consider the impact government borrowing has on future...

The Mock Trial Competitions are our longest-running active citizenship experiences. Since 1991, we have provided unparalleled exposure to the...

This resource pack is the second of a four-part set which has been designed to introduce students to the...

Over a series of short sessions, pupils will have the opportunity to consider topical issues related to their school life. Pupils will consider the strength of arguments for and against…

During this lesson pupils will learn about the founding of the NHS and the guiding principles upon which it was established. Pupils will explore a variety of scenarios in which…

The UK hosted the G7 Summit in June 2021. Young Citizens wants to engage young people across the UK...

This lesson forms the second part of a three-part unit on democracy. Pupils learn about the function of central and local government and the difference between MPs and councillors. Pupils explore…

During this lesson children explore the environmental effects of plastic pollution by carrying out a number of experiments. They then go on to consider how they can take action against…

This lesson explores the issues of pollution of our planet and sustainable power. It is based around an animated story, involving the Go-Givers characters, in which creatures from a friendly…

Find out more about the impact of plastic on our oceans. Watch this introductory video and use our free...

This resource pack is the fourth of a four-part set which has been designed to introduce students to the...

A “filter bubble” describes how algorithms limit and skew the information users see on the internet. In this lesson,...

Students critically consider the needs of a fictitious town and how to spend it’s £250 million budget wisely. Working...

What was Democracy Ambassadors? Between April 2018 and March 2019 Young Citizens worked with youth leaders to recruit 1,000...

Did you know that the age of criminal responsibility in Wales is ten? In Scotland it is 12. In...

In 2021, COP26 was hosted in Glasgow. It was seen as a pivotal moment in tackling the global climate...

During this lesson students explore the law that applies to young workers and what they can do if they...

This short activity challenges young people’s perceptions of current sentencing guidelines. It can be run as a standalone activity or as an extension activity as part of a mock trial…

Aimed at KS4 and Post-16, your students will: Explore the way technology is developing and the impacts this has...