Debating Topical Issues – Ethics, Science & Society (7-Lesson PSHE & Citizenship Bundle | KS4–KS5)
Debating Topical Issues – Ethics, Science & Society (7-Lesson PSHE & Citizenship Bundle | KS4–KS5)
This 7-lesson bundle provides students with the tools and confidence to engage in meaningful discussions around some of the most complex and topical ethical issues facing society today. Covering subjects from abortion and genetic engineering to space colonisation and biological weapons, each lesson offers balanced content, critical thinking activities, and the opportunity to explore different perspectives.
Ideal for KS4 and KS5 Citizenship, PSHE, EPQ prep, or debating clubs, these resources are fully editable and designed to promote respectful dialogue, active citizenship, and informed decision-making.
🧠 Topics Covered in This Bundle:
1. Abortion – Rights, law, ethics and medical perspectives
2. Genetically Modified Foods – Risks, benefits, and environmental impact
3. Genetic Engineering & Cloning – Scientific potential vs ethical limits
4. Space Colonisation – The future of humanity or misplaced priorities?
5. Biological Weapons – The dangers of science used for harm
6. Population Control – Moral dilemmas, history and sustainability
7. How to Debate Effectively – Skills, structure and respectful discussion
📦 Each Lesson Includes:
• 1 x Fully Editable PowerPoint
• Clear Learning Objectives & Confidence Checkers
• Video Links & Real-World Examples
• Student-Facing Activities, Comprehension Tasks & Debates
• Literacy & Vocabulary Focus
• Embedded Assessment Opportunities
• Signposting to Further Resources
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
• Understand both sides of key ethical and scientific debates
• Develop critical thinking, listening, and persuasive speaking skills
• Explore how topical issues affect society, science, and personal beliefs
• Learn how to research, structure and deliver a reasoned argument
• Reflect on the role of media, pressure groups, civil liberties and activism
🔑 Key Vocabulary Includes:
Abortion, Cloning, GM Foods, Genetic Engineering, DNA
Pressure Groups, Direct Action, Media Freedom, Civil Service
Referendum, Trade Union, Democracy, Activism, Ethics, Rights
Inflation, Stability, Protected Characteristics, Freedom of Speech
This bundle is ideal for schools seeking to deliver thought-provoking, balanced and curriculum-linked lessons on real-world issues that matter to students.
Use for PSHE, Citizenship, Science & Society modules, RSE, or debating enrichment across KS4 and Sixth Form.
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