Overview
The UK hosted the G7 Summit in June 2021. Young Citizens wants to engage young people across the UK in this world event where topics of global importance, from trade to climate change, are debated. About the G7 The G7 (Group of 7) is a gathering of world leaders from seven of the most advanced…
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What is a Charity?
Pupils learn about the reasons why charities are created. They will be introduced to the main features of a charity and have the opportunity to research the work of a…
Climate Action: Using the Law to Drive Change
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Climate Action: Circular Economies
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Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 2)
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Who’s Really Paying for COVID?
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Discrimination
In this lesson pupils will develop their understanding of the term ‘discrimination’. Pupils will consider what makes them unique and learn which characteristics are protected under the Equality Act. Pupils…
Mock Parliament Debate
Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a two hour period and is split into three parts: Part 1:…
Water: Our Most Precious Resource
In this lesson pupils will learn about the qualities of water and why it is vital to life on Earth. They will consider the problems facing people who cannot…
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COP: Climate Action
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Climate Action: Using the Law to Drive Change
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Youth Justice (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Police Powers (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Who Owns Your Data?
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Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities (SmartLaw Subscription)
This lesson introduces students to the concepts of their legal rights and responsibilities and explores how the law impacts their daily lives. Students explore the different ages that various laws…
Sentencing Guidelines (SmartLaw Subscription)
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