Overview
Students will explore issues around money, personal and sovereign debt and consider the impact government borrowing has on future generations. By the end of the lesson students will be able to: Describe what debt is and why someone might find themselves in debt Explain the difference between personal and sovereign debt Examine the impact of…
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Crime and its Impact (SmartLaw Subscription)
Students explore the impact of crime on those surrounding the victim and the perpetrator and consider the financial, physical and emotional ripples that crime can have on a community. Please…
The Big Legal Lesson 2026 (ages 11-18+)
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Controversial issues: guidance for schools
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Money – Wants and Needs
Pupils will consider the difference between wants and needs and discuss how our wants and needs can influence how we spend money. To access this content, register for our Primary…
How Does the Budget Impact Me and Others?
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All at Sea: a story about fairness and the rule of law
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Citizenship: a privilege or a right?
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Law Makers (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Fake News: The Evolution of Media
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Police Powers (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Cyberbullying (SmartLaw Subscription)
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