Free geography resources for classroom discussions

Empower students aged 10+ with informed and open-minded discussions about the biggest issues of our time.

Created by experienced teachers and world-leading journalists at The Economist, Topical Talk resources combine deep educational knowledge with world-class journalistic expertise.

Our free teaching resources help students engage in inspiring discussions about the news and develop essential critical-thinking, oracy and communication skills, media literacy and cultural capital.

Each resource is linked to the relevant Sustainable Development Goal(s) and adaptable activities help teachers deliver inspiring HSIE and geography lessons.

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Michael Baker, Farringdon Community Academy, UK

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