Overview
This lesson explores the law concerning buying and selling goods and services highlighting what their rights and responsibilities are as a consumer. The lesson gives students the opportunity to practice their negotiation skills by putting their consumer rights knowledge to the rest in a range of scenarios.
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By the end of the lesson students will: Understand key economic terms including taxation, welfare benefits, public spending and...
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Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a...
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Join the UK's biggest legal education campaign during February 2025.
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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…
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Create a Local Council Budget
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Climate Action: Using the Law to Drive Change
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