Year 9 Lesson – Protests: Helpful or Harmful?
Aims:
Understand the difference between protest, violent protest, and terrorism
Explore why people sometimes turn to violence for a cause
Examine religious and ethical views on whether violence can ever be justified
Reflect on historical examples like the Civil Rights Movement and extremist groups
This lesson includes retrieval activities, case studies, guided reading, comprehension tasks, and an extended writing activity debating whether fighting for a good cause excuses violence. It also features clear definitions, real examples, and structured reflection tasks.
All resources are fully planned and ready to teach. School logos have been removed from the PPT.
Ideal for RE, PSHE, or Citizenship lessons.
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