Critical thinking in an age of fake news
Our resources help students develop their ability to critically analyse and evaluate news sources. Activities help them spot misinformation and come to their own judgments based on sound evidence.
Hit citizenship national curriculum objectives
These resources cover various aspects of the citizenship national curriculum for KS2 and KS3, including democracy, the press and rule of law. Explore big concepts and ideas through current news stories such as elections and democracy, and AI and technology.
Activities cover fundamental skills: researching, discussing and debating topical questions. Use them to encourage students to explain their views on issues that affect themselves and society.
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Resources
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The global food crisis
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The rise of the entrepreneur
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The transatlantic slave trade: a legacy of inequality in the UK
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Period dignity officer: the right man for the job?
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Roe v Wade
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World leaders: moral standards
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Climate change in court
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Transforming education: the youth voice
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Cost of living crisis: inflation
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The power of protest
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Guns in America
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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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Discrimination in design: disability
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Refugees and responsibility
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World hunger in numbers
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Discrimination in design: technology
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Russia and Ukraine: refugees
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Gender inequality: break the bias
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Future-proof cities
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Break the bias
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COP26: the power of perspectives
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Rethinking education
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Big corp power