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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Catherine, Princess of Wales, and the media
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Fast fashion: should it be banned?
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Should the news be taught in schools?
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Why is the world talking about the US elections?
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Russia: time to act?
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Taylor Swift: pop stars and influence
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The Indian election: what’s the fairest system?
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The Enhanced Games: are they fair?
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Women in media
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Immigration: divisive policies
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Business and politics: what could go wrong?
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Prisons: emergency in Ecuador
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Eco-anxiety
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AI: education and the future of work
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The world in 2024
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Standpoint support lesson
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2023 news review
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Tips for managing sensitive conversations
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Vapes and children: what should be done?