Free citizenship lessons

Critical thinking about the issues that matter most

Our resources help students develop their ability to critically analyse and evaluate the biggest global news stories. Activities help them to understand a range of perspectives, form their own opinions and separate facts from misinformation.

Hit Citizenship National Curriculum objectives

These resources cover various aspects of the Citizenship National Curriculum for KS3 and 4, including democracy, the press and rule of law. Explore big concepts and bring them to life through current news stories such as elections and democracy, and AI and technology.

Activities cover fundamental skills such as discussing and debating topical questions, as well as learning from rich sources of age-appropriate, fact-checked news. Use them to encourage students to explain their views on issues that affect their lives and their place in society.

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