Teaching resource library
Topical Talk gives you free teaching resources for weekly classroom discussions about current affairs. Our trustworthy, ready-to-use lessons are made by expert teachers in collaboration with world-leading journalists and fact-checkers from The Economist newspaper.
There are four types of Topical Talk resources. Choose the right one for your students.
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Headlines
• 1-hour to explore a current story
• Great for regular discussions -
Special Editions
• Six lessons to unpick a topical issue
• Embed into the curriculum or use in journalism clubs -
Spotlights
• Five 20-minute discussions
• Perfect for form times and assemblies -
Topical Talk Toolkit
• Additional support materials
• Helpful to measure knowledge and skills
Resource library
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Band Aid: more harm than good?
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President Trump: how will the world change?
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Should social media be banned for under 16s?
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President Trump: did endorsements make a difference?
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Prison reforms: is it working?
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Should under-18s be allowed to be pop stars?
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Assistive technology: developments and debates
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The US election: is everyone's vote equal?
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Women and girls in Afghanistan
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Global wars: should countries do more to support others?
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Leadership for change
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Leadership for Change curriculum
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Black History Month: celebrating black innovation
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Stuck in space
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Social media and organised crime
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Where's the best place to live in 2024?
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Should prisoner swaps be allowed?
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The media: information or influence
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Misogyny in the news