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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Plastics and the planet
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The circular economy
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Humanitarian crises: responsible photography
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Nuclear power: reputation v reality
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Andrew Tate: misogyny online
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War reporting: is it beneficial?
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Sustainable living: building biodiversity
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News literacy: independent research
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Sustainability and sports
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Social media: are schools doing enough?
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Greenwashing
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Rishi Sunak: should maths be compulsory?
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The world in 2023
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Show off your skills
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2022 news review
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World Cup: the legacy of big events
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UK politics: is it time for a general election?
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Black Panther: representation and diversity
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Fast fashion