This lesson is designed to enable students to explore some of the arguments surrounding countries banning religious symbols. Originally it was delivered as a part of a tutorial but will also be applicable to a range of lessons e.g. PSHE, critical thinking and religious studies. The slides are not extensive and the idea behind this lesson was to encourage discussion and students using the internet to explore activities in more detail in order to nurture independent learning.

This lesson is based upon Brazil and has been written in a style which allows the students to explore the country. They will be using their reading, research and ICT skills by finding out facts on the internet and recording them. They will be asked questions which use their literacy/English skills, as well as comparing Brazil to their own Country- building up their awareness of diversity. Students will be looking at the symmetry of the Brazilian flag to enhance their mathematics/numeracy skills. You may wish to use the accompanying handout for lower ability learners, but higher ability learners could be asked to record the information in a format of their own choice, in greater detail. The lesson also covers locating Brazil on a map.

This activity features problem solving questions/ number stories which are featured around a fictitious royal party: Questions cover the following: Time Elapsed Time Fractions Money Measuring (Area) Multiplication The theme is based on the Queens Sapphire Jubilee and her upcoming 90th Birthday.

An introductory lesson on Sharia Law aimed at A-Level or Gifted and Talented learners. The lesson provides a basic overview of what is meant by Sharia Law and students undertake an activity about Aurangzeb. There is a group presentation activity where students will be objectively looking at the portrayal of Sharia Law in the media/news and how it is represented. Students will also compare and contrast Sharia Law/views with Western views and ideals.

Students will be introduced to re-telling/writing traditional stories with a modern twist. The Learning Outcomes are: 1. To explore traditional stories 2. To discuss ways in which traditional stories have been re-told 3. To respond to an example of a re-told story There are student activities throughout this 21 slide Powerpoint document which are devised to introduce students to the notion of re-inventing exisiting stories.

In light of Valentines day, this is the ideal tutorial designed to get students to think for themselves about what is a healthy and an unhealthy relationship. Students will also discuss abuse and why abusive relationships can be difficult to break away from. Students will partake in discussions and light activities which can be further examined with older or more mature student groups. Advice provided to students on where they can go for support should they need it.

This is a worksheet created for SM, SN, SP spellings, The activity features a gap fill activity where students read the sentence and put the correct spelling in, This will support students in understanding the meaning of the word and not just being able to correctly spell the word. There is also an activity where students play teacher to correct the incorrect spellings. Extension activity: students use the spellings in their own sentences.

This PowerPoint is full of student activities and was originally created for Access to Higher Education Learners to be delivered over two days. This unit of work covers introduction to mental health and mental ill-health, defining mental health, diagnostic manuals and reliability of these, types of mental illness, data exploration activities and scenarios based on the current mental health crisis. I was observed twice throughout this unit and received a grade 1. There are lots of links which can be pulled out for lesson planning in terms of English, Maths, Employability and Equality and Diversity.

A PowerPoint and Poster Activity Handout which features a quiz, a poster activity on healthy eating and a celebrity client advice plenary. LO's: You will be able to describe key elements of the most important nutrients You will be able to describe the positives of having a balanced diet Some of you will be able to identify client’s needs and how to make a diet healthier This was originally created for a LA Year 9 group but can be adjusted to suit other abilities and delivered over an hour. You will need poster materials e.g. pens/paper and internet access to deliver this lesson.

A teacher-led presentation on Alternative Health and Complementary Lesson which could be delivered prior to students embarking on independent activities (these would have to be created). Originally aimed at Access to HE but could be tailored to suit a range of courses. Students should be able to describe and evaluate various aspects of Alternative Health Care by the end of the session.

A Full lesson with student activities surrounding psychology and how its theories can be used to explain/support Chronic Disease. The lesson covers Pain Management/Gate Control Theory, Coping Strategies, Pain Perception, Wound Healing, Behaviour Change Models and Biofeedback. It was originally written for Access to HE Health and Social Sciences (Level 3) students but can be tailored to fit other courses.

Bingo game to encourage students to communicate and get to know each other. Basic template with statements which can be adjusted to fit the group. Students could write some sentences about the students they met as a follow up activity.

Colourful PowerPoint with discussion prompts, video clips to enable students to learn what bullying is and what to do in the event of bullying.

This is the final part of a series of 3 lessons on Cell Division and Heredity. Students will explore Monohybrid and Dihybrid crosses, Explain the cause of variation and research an influential figure in genetics.

Activities designed to generate debate and discussion. Students will be looking at Pre-Industrial Family, Early Industrial Family, Symmetrical/Nuclear Family, Blended Family and the Homosexual Family. Students to consider how the concept of family has changed over the years.

This worksheet contains a short extract adapted from the CBBC News website which will inform students about why primates are facing extinction. Questions then follow which focus on some of the terms used in the text, maths is embedded through the use of data in the text and a question based on this, students will also be asked to explain some of the reasons for extinction from the text. The worksheet is set out in a easy to follow format and could be ideal for a cover lesson or to start a lesson.

A whole lesson, including interactive activities designed with Autonomous learning and British Values in mind. Activities and content of slides have been written to evoke interesting discussion in terms of what makes us so diverse and why we should be respectful of this.

Whole lesson with activities covering medicalisation in terms of the 'Third Sex', 'Homosexuality' and 'Dying'. Covers points such as cross-cultural perspectives and social control. Originally produced for Access to Higher Education but could be adapted to meet some Sociology specifications for other courses.

An array of handouts and activities designed to make adult learners consider conflict management with an employability focus. Learners will work with the Four-Step Process of Conflict Management. Could be adapted for staff training.