The antislavery movement was the first major campaign in Britain to involve ordinary citizens across all classes (as well as the slaves themselves) in the struggle to end the practice. As such it is a good example of how change can come about when people work together for a just cause. This booklet intends inspire and equip young people to take a stand against the continuation of slavery and injustice in the world today. The booklet is the result of a collaboration between the Citizenship Foundation and the Church Mission Society.

A series of lesson plans and animated PowerPoint presentations about the European Union. The resources look at issues that might affect European citizens and how the EU would address them.

My Money, My Rights is a guide to all aspects of money for young people, produced in association with Santander. The guide is accompanied by 2 specially written lesson plans.

Trouble for Danny is a legal resource for students in key stages 3 and 4 with special educational needs. It can be used in both special and mainstream schools, and is aimed at students with moderate learning difficulties, especially problems with literacy. The resource centres around the story of Danny, a 15 year old boy who is charged with a crime.

A series of five lesson plans that address the issue of racism.

Paying for It is a free educational resource for teaching economic awareness and is designed to engage young people with the UK’s current economic issues. It provides lesson plans, teacher training, regular e-newsletters, up to date news and the popular interactive competition – Chance to be Chancellor.

This lesson forms the first part of a two-part unit on Democracy. Pupils explore the meaning of ‘democracy’, and the ways in which citizens can participate in democratic life in Britain. They learn about the role of the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament and political parties, and how a general election works. Cross-curricular links: English, history Learning Activities:- Reading political news stories from different sources aimed at children e.g First News Discussing which political issues matter to them Learning about the Suffragettes

This unit looks at the need to respect differences between people, whether these are based on gender, race, disability, appearance, or something else. The effects of people’s intolerance and unkindness are explored.

This unit looks at the need to respect differences between people, whether these are based on gender, race, disability, appearance, or something else. The effects of people’s intolerance and unkindness are explored.

A series of five complete lesson plans and activity ideas and resources for ten additional topics around issues relating to migration and identity. These resources support the Moving People Changing Places website, which presents the finding of a major research programme that ran from 2005-10 called Diasporas, Migration and Identities.

During this lesson children explore the environmental effects of plastic pollution by carrying out a number of experiments. They then go on to consider how they can take action against plastic pollution.

Lesson plans and teaching materials designed to support the teaching of citizenship education at key stages 3 and 4 in Pupil Referral Units, although it will also be found useful in mainstream and other forms of education. The materials contain guidance for formal level assessment at key stage 3 and is accredited under AQA's Unit Award Scheme (UAS), which records achievement and gives a student recognition for completing short units of work.

Give More is a response to the fact that communities need us right now. It is an independent, growing movement of thousands of people from across the UK publicly committing to give more time, money or energy to the causes & charities they care about over the next 12 months. Give More provides FREE resources to schools to help students identify what they can offer during the current economic climate. Resources include: An assembly plan, a 30 minute activity, Give More campaign materials and Give More wristbands for every student in one year group.

A pack of specially written stories and exercises introducing primary school children to many key citizenship concepts. The materials encourage moral reasoning, critical thinking and democratic dialogue. Key ideas introduced at KS1 are reinforced and developed in KS2.

Guidance on dealing with the BNP and other radical groups in school, including help with developing a clear school policy.

Developed in partnership with global law firm Allen and Overy this resource addresses the impact of digital technology on society. It challenges young people to examine how technology has changed over the last half a century and asks them to consider who should be held accountable for ensuring technology it is used in a responsible way. During the course of the lesson students will … • Explore the way technology is developing and the impacts this has on them and society; • Learn about the laws that regulate the use of technology, and the challenges of keeping up with the pace of change; • Consider the ethics of using technology. A lesson plan to support this PowerPoint can be downloaded at https://www.youngcitizens.org/ethics-innovation-and-the-law

A resource to enable teachers to set up a political journalism competition in their school.

The Giving Nation Challenge is for students aged 11 to 16 in English mainstream schools. It is designed to be implemented across a whole year group. The resources have been written with Year 9 in mind, but can be easily adapted for Years 7 to 11. We are able to offer support to teachers to help them plan and deliver the programme. Participation in the Giving Nation Challenge is FREE and we provide all of the resources you will need on the download section on the right. Giving Nation Challenge is linked to ‘Make Your Mark with a tenner’.

This lesson is based around a traditional poem about four children named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. It introduces children to the idea of taking responsibility for their actions in the context of tidying up their toys. A number of different activities have been suggested to reinforce learning. Chose as many of these activities as you feel appropriate, they do not need to be run in any specific order.

'The Business of School Councils' is the report of research into the factors that contribute to effective school councils. It can be used to help schools set up effective school councils and other methods of listening to pupil voice.

This project introduces climate change from a range of international perspectives and promotes learning, dialogue and action on climate change through linking 11-16 year olds in schools and youth groups in the EU (UK, Netherlands and Bulgaria) with those in Africa (Malawi, Senegal and Kenya).