News articles for teaching: Racism

David Cameron has announced a review into racism in the British justice system and attacked universities’ record on accepting applicants from non-white backgrounds. This collection of articles — covering issues raised in the USA, the UK and beyond — explores what racism is, how far it remains a problem today, how it is caused and how it can be tackled. There are activities designed for homework or classwork, an explanation of difficult words and debate questions. It can be used as a complete lesson, a lesson starter, for extended learning or independent research. It has been written specifically for KS3, KS4 and KS5 to help them engage with events in the news. Key words: racism, equality, immigration, civil rights, David Cameron, government, politics, citizenship, PSHE, diversity, discrimination, Britain, history

For more articles complete with activities and discussion points, go to www.theday.co.uk