Topical Talk

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Download our free teaching resources to help students aged 10-16 to learn, think critically and talk about the issues affecting their lives.

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Download this sample lesson to see what a Topical Talk Headline lesson looks like. This lesson, published on July 4th 2025, explores a news story that covers important themes such as public health, personal freedom and government responsibility.

Vaccines: who should decide?

Use this one-hour lesson to help your students:

  • Examine the purpose and public-health impact of vaccines
  • Explore how different countries balance personal rights with collective safety
  • Debate who should decide if someone gets a vaccine
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