The old problem of the farmer/goat/cabbage and wolf brought to you in technicolour. Students work in teams or pairs to solve the problem and work out the best way to present their solution to the class. Works well as a starter for lots of objectives.

Lesson based on the amazing film ’ New Boy’. Expect tears and laughs and importantly, results . If nothing else watch the film and there’s a fantastic chance to make a difference with this resource…

21 questions designed to get students thinking creatively and questioning. Illustrated. Ideal for tutor time, assemblies or starters.

Lesson on how healthy eating and sleeping can affect learning. Adaptable .

Some essential knowledge for young people that might help them become good citizens. The bare bones of a wider lesson are here for any add-ons and tweaks. This is UK centric but can obviously be adapted to suit…

An updated version with answers in the notes section of the slide show. Merry Christmas !

Lesson uses this question to guide a class debate about domestic animals. Surveys, discussion points and an amusing clip included. Kids loved the lesson as it homes in on something very personal.

Lesson asking students to argue/persuade. Are school meals value for money/tasty ? Alternative meals from other countries as inspiration.

How to weigh an elephant with bathroom scales Problem solving lesson with focus on creative solutions to a weighty issue. Solution included.

Students are given a problem to solve. Are two brains better than one ? Answer to problem included on slides. ( 3 litre/5 litre problem..illustrated).

lesson asks students to examine the good/bad points about becoming old.. could be deep questioning or lighter.depends on adaptation. Some feedback please!

Lesson guides students through a series of slides which highlight good manners in the UK. Adaptable and with a final task. Great for discussion and debate.

Assembly really but could inspire an ethics teacher... Could also be used as intro for PSHE lesson

' A little Learning is a dangerous thing..' Students assess their colleagues' ability to answer some basic questions.....urban myths. Answers provided and plenty to do. Could stretch over many lessons. Why not involve research ?

Students discuss the possible answers to this question and identify how to overcome the fear of getting things wrong.

Lesson give pairs of students 15 quotations about Life etc and ask them to explain their meaning. Encourages expression and paraphrase.

Slide show offers students a challenge to do something about being fed up. Adaptable and contains 10 options.

Presentation highlighting the life of a Japanese boy.Covers school and home life.

Resource explores the sometimes pointless warnings we get on labels and signs and asks students to decide if they have a point or not.

Feedback on this please :) Students decide on a real life dilemma between a woman and her husband. Lots of scope for drama and enough for two lesson. Read the second to last slide first ! Based on actual case in America. All ready to deliver and argue.