
Shared Values: Exploring Multicultural Britain (Lesson 6)
Up to date | Fully resourced | Ideal for Year 7
This lesson helps students explore how Britain has been shaped by a wide range of global cultures. Students learn what multiculturalism means, how Britain’s identity has developed over time, and how everyday British life reflects influences from around the world. The lesson supports the Shared Values theme in this unit, showing how respect, tolerance and community cohesion are strengthened by understanding cultural diversity.
What is included
Clear explanation of multicultural Britain
A simple introduction to what multiculturalism means and how different cultures have influenced British identity, including food, language, traditions and everyday items.
Real examples of cultural influence
A wide range of examples showing where familiar British foods, customs and words originated, helping students recognise Britain’s global cultural connections.
Creative mapping activity
A guided task where students create a double‑page mind map showing how different cultures have shaped Britain, using a map as the centrepiece and adding items, origins and explanations.
Support sheet
An additional information sheet offering clear explanations and examples, making the activity accessible and cover‑friendly. Suitable for non-specialists.
Everything is fully editable and ready to teach.
Why this lesson works
-Supports 2025 expectations around diversity, community cohesion and understanding life in modern Britain
-Engaging and accessible for Year 7, with opportunities for creativity and cultural awareness
-Works smoothly as part of the seven lesson Living as a Community unit
Part of the full unit: Living as a Community
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