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This ready-to-teach PSHE resource is designed to be taught over one or two sessions. It helps students explore the emotion of anger through a mix of critical thinking, discussion, and drama-based learning. Aimed at developing emotional literacy and empathy, the lesson encourages students to reflect on how anger is experienced, expressed, and managed—particularly during adolescence. Lesson Overview: Begins with a safe space activity, encouraging students to set expectations for respectful and supportive discussion. Students explore anger and sadness, focusing on physical reactions, emotional triggers, and typical responses. Engages students with factual insights into anger, including gendered differences and the link between male anger and violence. Features scenario-based tasks, where students analyse emotional responses and suggest healthier coping strategies. Includes a media-based activity focusing on Episode 3 of Netflix’s Adolescence, analysing how factors like family dynamics, incel culture, and school experiences may influence Jamie’s anger. Incorporates Forum Theatre, where students act out and reframe scenes involving anger to explore better emotional responses. Ends with a personal reflection task to consolidate learning and help students consider their own approaches to dealing with anger. A student workbook is also included, providing structured tasks, space for personal reflection, and support throughout the lesson. Perfect for KS4 PSHE, this lesson is ideal for creating meaningful, reflective discussions around emotional health and gendered experiences of anger.

This ready-to-teach PSHE resource pack is designed for a 6–7 week term and helps students explore key topics affecting young people today. It builds both digital and emotional literacy, encourages critical thinking, and offers real-world context through engaging discussions, scenario tasks, and media analysis- supported by student workbooks. The pack can be taught as a standalone unit or alongside Netflix’s Adolescence, offering a rich and relevant springboard into themes of gender, emotions, and online culture. Lesson 1: Understanding Insecurities This lesson introduces insecurities and their impact on behaviour, with a focus on Jamie from Adolescence. Students will explore the root causes of insecurities and identify both unhealthy and healthy coping strategies. Lesson 2: Exploring Anger and Gender In this lesson, students explore anger and how it is expressed differently by gender, focusing on male anger and its link to violence. Students will analyse how societal pressures and personal struggles contribute to emotional responses. Lesson 3: Digital Literacy & Algorithms Students will gain an understanding of how algorithms shape the online experience. The lesson examines the pros and cons of algorithms, the impact of echo chambers, and encourages students to reflect on their own social media habits. Lesson 4: Misogyny in Media In this lesson, students explore the concept of misogyny in today’s media landscape, using Adolescence as a focal point. They’ll analyze how misogynistic attitudes can be shaped by various media sources and brainstorm potential solutions to combat misogyny.

Students will explore the evolution of Christmas cards by analysing designs from different time periods before creating their own festive card. The lesson includes: A class discussion about the significance of Christmas cards and their origins. Analysis of four Christmas cards from various periods, with guided questions to examine their design and message. A creative activity where students apply what they’ve learned to design their own Christmas card, supported by a clear success criteria. This lesson combines history, creativity, and design in a festive way.

Students will engage in a structured debate, arguing whether Christmas has become too commercialised and lost its true meaning. Lesson Includes: Class Discussion Students explore the various reasons people celebrate Christmas. Debate Activity Students will work in groups of three as part of either the Affirmation or Negative team. Each team will present their arguments in a structured debate format: Introduce their case Rebut opposing points Deliver a final summary A planning sheet will be provided to guide students in preparing their arguments.

This festive lesson explores the world of Christmas advertisements. Students will examine five iconic adverts from brands like John Lewis, Amazon, and Sainsbury’s before creating and pitching their own unique Christmas advert. Students will: Analyse Popular Adverts: Analysis of five popular Christmas adverts. Students are given guided questions to help them to analyse the themes, messages, and techniques used to convey meaning. Plan and Design: Students will work in groups to design their own Christmas advert. They will use a planning sheet and storyboard to develop their ideas, from setting to music and characters. Pitch and Present: Students will present their advert to the “Heads of Advertising”. They will explain their concept, message, and design choices.