Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 1)

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 School…

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…

This lesson looks at discrimination against African Americans in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement and how Martin Luther King achieved change through peaceful…

This resource will allow students to critically consider what reasons and ways the government can take to support different...

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 will explore our rights and responsibilities and how they are protected in law. They are...

The UK hosted the G7 Summit in June 2021. Young Citizens wants to engage young people across the UK...

The Mock Trial Competitions are our longest-running active citizenship experiences. Since 1991, we have provided unparalleled exposure to the...

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

Join the UK's biggest legal education campaign during February 2025.

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…