Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task invites analysis of graph showing school shootings in the USA. Discussion through video of schools in the USA with extreme safety measures. Research task with weblinks for pupils to create an argument for or against gun control as a way to stop school shootings. (exam Q2a and Q3).

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task invites discussion on taking the knee in various sporting events. Discussion of the 1968 Olympic protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos using a short documentary. Background to Colin Kaepernick’s protest. Analysis of perspectives surrounding protest in sport- pupils categorise information into global, national, local, and personal perspectives and identify which information could be used to support opposing arguments. Discussion regarding the key question of whether professional athletes should use sporting events as a platform for protest.

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task invites discussion on countries that have hosted the Olympics. Analysis of a global perspective that is positive about the Olympics. Interpretation of images of protests against the Olympics. Analysis of an argument for hosting the Olympics including identifying fact, opinion, generalisation and vested interest. Also discussion of the strengths and limitations of the argument. Comparison of 2 arguments- identifying the evidence used. Discussion to evaluated whether the pros of hosting the Olympics outweigh the cons.

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task invites discussion on trophy hunting. Analysis of graph related to the issue. Card sort analysing arguments for and against trophy hunting. Research group task to investigate different websites and articles related to the topic. Analysis using summary note table. Pupils discuss different perspectives related to the issue and formulate their own perspective based on the research from the lesson.

Cambridge Global Perspectives Key Stage 4 Resource Starter task invites discussion on how much water there is on Earth. Analysis of graphs in relation to water usage trends in different global regions. Thinking task related to the amount of water needed to make everyday objects and foodstuff. Pupils can investigate reasons why certain items require a surprisingly large amount of water to produce. Card sort analysing the consequences of water scarcity through different perspectives. Pupils complete homework task related to their household use of water and share findings next lesson.