Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 1)

In this lesson pupils will read a tale from Japanese folklore which tells of how one small act of generosity leads to big gains. They will think about whether generous…

This lesson is based around the clever traditional poem about four children named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. It introduces children to the idea of taking responsibility in the context…

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

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…

During this session, students will critically examine some of the key economic considerations of the pandemic. They will explore...

In this short, 15 minute activity students use all they have learnt from earlier lessons to complete a quiz...

Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.

By the end of the lesson students will: Understand key economic terms including taxation, welfare benefits, public spending and...

The resource consists of two activities. The first is a notation task based on the information provided about the...

During this lesson pupils consider what we mean by the word community and are challenged to think about all the different community groups they belong to and how it feels…

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?…

Children are alert to information and images they see in the media. These may graphically influence their view of the world, and not always positively. Graphic images on TV and…