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This is just one lesson exploring the role and responsibilities of British people in the slave trade. It introduces the idea that whilst some were heavily involved in the slave trade there were many ordinary British people invested in the slave trade. This is great for discussions on diversity, acceptance, societal ‘norms’ and a great introduction into abolition. The lesson involves 2 clips from BBC teach. There is a work sheet to go with the two clips. The first part of the worksheet has a space to make notes under Britain’s forgotten slave owners and the second clip which covers abolition and why it was opposed has a number of questions. The PPt is only six slides in length but has a hinge question to check knowledge and understanding.

A lesson that explores parliamentary democracy in the UK and brief comparisons to other nations and its importance when examining human rights. The lesson contains some questions to accompanying clips, gap fill activities as well as plenty of discussion opportunities. There is also a quiz to be used at the end of the session The ppt is 64 slides in length including worksheets for students and various quizzes.

Attached is two lessons work for KS3 yr 7 or 8 on migration. There are cross curricular links with Geography and Citizenship. The lessons explore the history of migration from the Romans to present day. There are three pages of worksheets / activities and a timeline for support Lesson 1 Who are the British? PPT 1 = 12 sides Lesson 2 Who has moved to Britain and why? PPt 2 22 slides plus reading resource with an SEND highlighted version.

This is just an early timeline showing the key events from 871 - 1610. Makes for a great display piece of history or politics.

A basic timeline showing some examples of migration. Can be printed out and used as display, Or used as a printable for students booklets.

7-lesson PSHE/citizenship pack with booklet, quizzes, clips, and activities. Covers UK monarchy, democracy, human rights, and global citizenship. This comprehensive 7-lesson resource pack is designed for KS3 and KS4 students (Years 9–11), fully aligned with the latest PSHE and Citizenship frameworks. It explores key themes in personal development and global awareness through engaging, varied activities. All lessons have learning intentions, outcomes and key words, a flying start or do now activity and a brief staff info sheet at the start. As lessons are chunked it works well with SEND learners, some of the lessons have extra supporting SEND sheets to help those with weaker literacy skills. What’s Included: A printable student booklet to support learning and reflection Linked YouTube clips from trusted sources including BBC, Amnesty International, and TED Talks A wide variety of lesson activities across the unit of work from lesson hinge questions, mini quizzes, group tasks, independent work, and class discussions. A final assessment quiz to consolidate learning across the 6 lessons. The 7th lesson is an extra that can be used to fill if needed to fill up to a half term. There is no front page to the booklet, to allow for schools to add their own logo, personal development criteria - the first page is some of the flying starts. Lesson Topics: Great Britain as a Constitutional Monarchy – What it means, how it works, and the historical journey to this system Key Milestones in UK Governance – Understanding the evolution of British democracy Parliamentary Democracy in the UK – How it functions and how it compares to other global systems The Importance of Human Rights – Why they matter and how they are protected Human Rights in Action – A powerful lesson on Malala Yousafzai and the global fight for girls’ education Global Citizenship – Encouraging students to think beyond borders and act responsibly TED Talk-Based Reflection Lesson – Supported questions and answers to deepen understanding of global responsibility Why Teachers Love It: Fully compliant with the PSHE Association framework Encourages critical thinking, empathy, and active citizenship Suitable for mixed ability groups and adaptable for different class sizes Offers flexible teaching formats with printable and digital components Perfect for PSHE, Citizenship, or Personal Development lessons, this pack helps students understand British democracy, their role in society and the wider world.

Explore global citizenship and human rights in this PSHE/citizenship lesson. Includes video reflection, discussion, and a full end-of-unit quiz. This final lesson in the unit explores the power of global citizenship and the role individuals play in defending human rights. It concludes with a comprehensive assessment quiz covering key concepts from the unit. Suitable for KS3 or KS4 (Years 9–11) and aligned with the PSHE Association’s personal development framework and the citizenship curriculum. This is Lesson 6 of a lesson unit on UK democracy, human rights, and citizenship — but it also works well as a standalone lesson, provided students have covered the core content on democracy, rights, and active citizenship. Lesson Focus: What does it mean to be a global citizen? How can individuals take action to protect human rights? What have students learned about democracy, rights, and citizenship? What’s Included: Do Now starter task (True/False recap on Malala) Amnesty International video with reflection questions Discussion prompts on empowerment, voice, and action Second video clip encouraging local action and global awareness Assessment quiz (15-question multiple choice) based on content from the previous five lessons: UK democracy and power structures Human rights categories and protections Global citizenship and responsibilities Printable quiz slides and optional revision time Learning Objectives: Must: Understand the role of global citizens in defending rights Should: Reflect on emotional responses to injustice Could: Demonstrate knowledge of democracy and human rights through assessment This lesson encourages reflection, critical thinking, and consolidation of learning, making it ideal for PSHE, Citizenship, or end-of-unit review.

Explore democracy and human rights in this PSHE/citizenship lesson. Includes video clip, debates, worksheets, and a creative poster activity. This thought-provoking lesson explores the importance of human rights and the role of democracy in protecting them. It’s ideal for KS3 or KS4 (Years 9–11) and supports the PSHE Association’s personal development framework and the citizenship curriculum. This is Lesson 4 of a 7-lesson unit exploring UK democracy, human rights, and global citizenship — but it also works perfectly as a standalone lesson. Lesson Focus: What are human rights and why do they matter? How does democracy help protect our rights? What happens when rights are not respected? What’s Included: Do Now starter task linking government types to rights Linked video clip explaining human rights and the Human Rights Act Guided worksheet tasks with structured questions and answers Debate activity using controversial statements (e.g., death penalty, conscription) Creative poster task: students choose a human right and design a visual representation Discussion prompts on democracy’s role in protecting rights SEND support guidance and printable resources Learning Objectives: Must: Identify key human rights and their purpose Should: Explain how democracy protects those rights Could: Evaluate what might happen without democratic protections This lesson encourages critical thinking, student voice, and creative expression, making it ideal for PSHE, Citizenship, or Personal Development sessions.

Explore key events that shaped UK democracy in this PSHE/citizenship lesson. Includes milestone cards, worksheets, and interactive group work. This interactive lesson explores the major historical milestones that led to the development of a constitutional monarchy in Britain. It’s ideal for KS3 or KS4 (Years 9–11) and supports the PSHE Association’s personal development framework and the citizenship curriculum. This is Lesson 2 of a 7-lesson unit exploring UK democracy, human rights, and global citizenship but can work as a stand alone lesson. Lesson Focus: What is a milestone in history? How did events like the Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, and Human Rights Act shift power from monarchs to the people? How do these milestones still shape British democracy today? What’s Included: Printable milestone cards (8 key events from 1215 to 1998) Individual worksheets for each milestone with structured prompts Group envoy activity to share and collect milestone information Do Now starter task reviewing prior learning Creative drawing task to visually represent each milestone Discussion prompts for evaluating the most impactful events Learning Objectives: Must: Identify key events that changed the balance of power in the UK Should: Explain how each event reduced monarchic power or increased parliamentary authority Could: Evaluate which milestone had the biggest impact on democracy This lesson encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and historical understanding of how British democracy evolved.

Explore human rights and active citizenship through Malala’s story. Includes clips, timeline, discussion, and a message of hope writing task. This inspiring lesson explores the importance of human rights and the power of active citizenship, using the story of Malala Yousafzai as a central case study. It’s ideal for KS3 or KS4 (Years 9–11) and supports the PSHE Association’s personal development framework and the citizenship curriculum. This is Lesson 5 of a 7-lesson unit exploring UK democracy, human rights, and global citizenship — but it also works perfectly as a standalone lesson. Lesson Focus: What are human rights and why do they matter? How can individuals like Malala inspire global change? What does it mean to be an active citizen? What’s Included: Do Now starter task matching key terms to definitions TED-Ed video clip on universal human rights with quiz questions Malala timeline activity with key events and dates Discussion prompts on courage, change, and global justice BBC news clip on girls’ education in Afghanistan (optional, sensitive content) Message of Hope writing task to encourage empathy and action Printable worksheet support and reflection questions Learning Objectives: Must: Recap what human rights are and why they matter Should: Understand how Malala stood up for rights and inspired others Could: Share ideas for making the world fairer and being an active citizen This lesson promotes empathy, critical thinking, and student voice, making it ideal for PSHE, Citizenship, or Personal Development sessions.

Explore UK power and tradition in this PSHE/citizenship lesson on constitutional monarchy. Includes booklet tasks, clips, quizzes, and creative work. Full Description: This engaging lesson introduces students to the concept of a constitutional monarchy and explores how power is shared between the monarch, Parliament, and the people in the UK today. Suitable for KS3 or KS4 (Years 9–11), it supports the PSHE Association’s personal development framework and the citizenship curriculum. Lesson Focus: What is a constitutional monarchy? What happens during the State Opening of Parliament? What does the Black Rod tradition symbolise? Who holds power in the UK today? What’s Included: Printable student booklet with structured tasks and key vocabulary Linked YouTube clips showing the Black Rod tradition from BBC and Parliament Do Now starter task using historical imagery Fill-in-the-gap literacy task on the Black Rod ceremony Hinge question to check understanding of constitutional monarchy Creative activity: students design their own symbolic ceremony to represent power lying with the people Opportunities for class discussion, independent work, and drawing-based reflection Learning Objectives: Must: Describe the State Opening of Parliament Should: Explain the symbolism of the Black Rod tradition Could: Create a modern tradition to show that power lies with the people This lesson is ideal for introducing students to British values, democracy, and the role of tradition in modern governance This is Lesson 1 of a 7-lesson unit exploring UK democracy, human rights, and global citizenship but can work as a stand alone lesson.

Explore how UK democracy works and compare global systems in this PSHE/citizenship lesson. Includes clips, worksheets, and discussion tasks. This engaging lesson introduces students to the workings of UK parliamentary democracy and encourages comparison with other global systems of government. It’s ideal for KS3 or KS4 (Years 9–11) and supports the PSHE Association’s personal development framework and the citizenship curriculum. This is Lesson 3 of a 7-lesson unit exploring UK democracy, human rights, and global citizenship — but it also works perfectly as a standalone lesson. Lesson Focus: What is democracy and how does it work in the UK? What is political power and how is it shared? How does the UK system compare to countries like the USA, China, Iran, and North Korea? What’s Included: Two linked BBC video clips with guided questions Structured worksheets for UK and global government comparisons Do Now starter task and hinge question to check understanding SEND support sheet for differentiated access Discussion prompts on rights, fairness, and global systems Printable comparison chart for students to complete in pairs Learning Objectives: Must: Identify how UK parliamentary democracy works Should: Compare UK democracy with other global systems Could: Evaluate which system best protects citizens’ rights This lesson promotes critical thinking, global awareness, and active citizenship, with opportunities for independent work, paired tasks, and class discussion.