Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 1)

Students examine ways in which a fictional town council could spend its budget. They consider the concerns of different...

This activity is based on the case of R v. Dudley and Stephens (1884) – two sailors accused of murdering cabin boy Richard Parker, after being cast adrift on the…

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

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

In this lesson students explore a range of different housing situations someone can find themselves in. They examine some of the common legal issues concerning housing including common landlord and…

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

During this lesson students explore how the economy can be used to support climate action and create a more...

During this lesson, students will look at the purpose and collection of taxes. They will explore how public services...

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

Do you care passionately about helping a certain charity or supporting a particular cause but think if more people got involved you could make an even bigger difference? How can…

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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…