In this lesson, students analyse the meaning of self-determination before exploring different perspectives and experiences connected to the concept. Finally, they are asked to come to their own conclusions about the issue.

I made a wacky presentation showing some constellations, and a tiny bit of information on the solar system. I also made a movie of the presentation set to music. Just for fun really.

A quick sheet for the students to fill in the gaps on cross cultural differences in autonomy in adolescence.

In this lesson, students explore the meaning of human rights and look at how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights connects to Australian society.

An essay plan on John Webster’s The Duchess of Malfi on the theme of individual autonomy. It answers the question: Discuss how texts of the Renaissance fantasise about individual autonomy. The plan discusses freedom in regards to women during the Jacobean era, as well as male autonomy, corruption, patriarchy, power and independence vs oppression, etc. Engages with critical quotations and analyses language within the play. Excellent resource for university and A-level students. Written by a Durham University second-year student.

Intouchables – Disability, Dignity, Autonomy and Care A detailed French-language resource exploring disability, dignity, autonomy and care in Intouchables. The resource examines how Philippe’s physical dependence is balanced with his dignity, personal agency and right to make choices, alongside the developing caring relationship between Philippe and Driss. Key features: Exploration of disability, dignity, autonomy and care Analysis of physical dependence, personal choice, independence and the rejection of pity Examination of care routines, trust, reciprocity and Philippe’s relationship with Driss Analysis of framing, mise-en-scène, editing, sound, music, performance and visual symbolism Activities to reinforce and practise key concepts, including extended writing and a comprehensive answer key

Body Autonomy & Personal Boundaries | PSHE | Consent & Personal Safety Lesson Overview This clear, age-appropriate PSHE lesson helps students understand body autonomy, consent, and personal boundaries in a calm, empowering, and respectful way. Students learn that their body belongs to them, that they have the right to say no, and that trusted adults are always available to help. Through discussion, scenario analysis, debate, and creative activities, students build confidence in asserting boundaries and recognizing when something doesn’t feel right. Safeguarding language and clear discussion boundaries are built in throughout the lesson. Learning Objectives Students will: Understand what body autonomy means Learn why consent is important in everyday interactions Recognize appropriate and inappropriate behavior Practice asserting personal boundaries confidently Identify trusted adults and support networks What’s Included ✔ Fully editable presentation slides ✔ Clear learning objectives and safety-focused discussion rules ✔ Child-friendly explanation of body autonomy and consent ✔ Introduction to the PANTS Rule (simple, memorable body-safety guidance) ✔ 3 structured, engaging activities: Structured Debate: Exploring body autonomy in everyday situations Scenario Sorting: Identifying appropriate vs. inappropriate consent Creative Task: Designing a PSA about consent and boundaries ✔ Trusted network reminder and help-seeking guidance ✔ Clear, reassuring lesson close

Starter (Knowledge retrieval) Exam practise Objectives Keywords New information (including videos for in-class discussion) Self-checker tool - Multiple choice quiz in Forms that students can complete. Plenary - Exam-style questions with a skills audit for students to complete (answers provided) Part of a bigger bundle

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In this lesson, students look at the history of land rights and the role played by land councils in modern-day Australia. Through the course of the lesson, students examine the interplay between identity, autonomy and Aboriginal experience.

Newly planned in 2025, taking into consideration the new RSHE framework for 2026 onwards. This unit uses the PSHE Association Competencies model. Each lesson has a retrieval starter, followed by clear teacher speak, multiple activities, videos and mostly a 15-20 minutes practice task that allows for an opportunity to be creative, reflective or show deeper understanding. Each unit has a baseline assessment, which is revisited at the end and is self-marking/reflective. The lessons are completely editable. Everything for the unit is within the work booklet, meaning once they are printed, there is not need to print and circulate additional resources e.g. reading material is inside the booklet. Each booklet has a 39 week plan included, so you can see how other units are mapped out. Links are included at the bottom. L1- Goal Setting L2- What are stereotypes? L3- What is prejudice and discrimination? L4- What is bullying? L5- What is body shaming? L6- What is body modification? L7- What is an ally? L8- Black History Month Celebrations: The Windrush Generation Year 8 Full Unit of work: Half Term 1:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13262357 Half Term 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13342403 Half Term 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13374194 Half Term 4: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13460272 Half Term 5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13460274 Half Term 6: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13460280 Year 8 SOW: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13460293 PSHE Statutory Content Tracker: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13320493

Newly planned in 2025, taking into consideration the new RSHE framework for 2026 onwards. This unit uses the PSHE Association Competencies model. Each lesson has a retrieval starter, followed by clear teacher speak, multiple activities, videos and mostly a 15-20 minutes practice task that allows for an opportunity to be creative, reflective or show deeper understanding. Each unit has a baseline assessment, which is revisited at the end and is self-marking/reflective. The lessons are completely editable. Everything for the unit is within the work booklet, meaning once they are printed, there is not need to print and circulate additional resources e.g. reading material is inside the booklet. Each booklet has a 39 week plan included, so you can see how other units are mapped out. Links are included at the bottom. L1- Risks and consequences with alcohol L2- Risks and consequences with vaping L3- Risks and consequences of substance abuse L4- What is controlling behaviour L5-What is exploitation and harmful practice- County Lines Y9 SOW: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13477979 PSHE Curriculum Tracker: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13320493 Year 9 Full Unit of work: Half Term 1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13262975 Half Term 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13342410 Half Term 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13477960 Half Term 4: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13477965 Half Term 5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13477969 Half Term 6: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13477971

This is a revision session on Personhood and Autonomy (Euthanasia) from the OCR A Level Religious Studies Specification. It be used as either a standard lesson or extra-curricular revision session. The lesson covers the content that students need to know for the exams and then has activities designed to consolidate learning. Exercises include Tweet the Definition (where students examine key terms); Newsround (a mind map activity); The Weakest Link (a quiz); Thought for the Day (a blogpost writing activity); and the Big Questions (a debating exercise). There is also a homework assignment which you can use to assess learners’ progress. This resource should make learning interactive, productive, and enjoyable, giving your students the chance to get the grades they deserve.

Lesson pack contains the full set of resources (student worksheet, teacher notes, presentation, lesson plan) for a PSHE lesson on Autonomy aimed at Year 8 and above. Learning objectives: The importance of sexual autonomy and how to say ‘no’; what it means to be ready for sex and why some people engage in sexual activity before they are ready; age of consent and risks of underage sex. Our lesson packs are designed to make it as simple as possible for you to teach engaging and informative PSHE lessons. Full teacher notes mean that no preparation or specialist knowledge is required, and the student worksheets can be self-marked in lesson time, with answer slides provided in the accompanying presentation. All our resource packs can be purchased individually and re-used as many times as needed within the same setting. Each one works as a stand-alone lesson or as part of our PSHEasy curriculum.

Intouchables – Disability, Care, Dignity and Personal Autonomy A detailed French-language resource exploring the representation of disability, care, dignity and personal autonomy in Intouchables. The resource examines Philippe’s physical dependence and personal autonomy, the role of Driss as a carer and companion, and the cinematic methods used to explore dignity, choice and independence. Key features: Exploration of disability, care, dignity and personal autonomy Analysis of physical dependence, choice, consent and the right to take risks Examination of Driss’s role as carer, employee and friend Analysis of cinematography, performance, setting, music and humour Activities to reinforce and practise key concepts, including extended writing and a comprehensive answer key

This lesson pack includes: Between 8-10 tasks that test breadth and depth of knowledge. Lesson PPT with starter activity and in-class discusion based activities. Student workbook that helps students develop their breadth and depth of knowledge. Teacher version with answers available. Knowledge organiser useful to provide students in order to manage their cognitive load. Knowledge capture - exam-style questions with mark scheme provided.

Newly planned in 2025, taking into consideration the new RSHE framework for 2026 onwards. This unit uses the PSHE Association Competencies model. Each lesson has a retrieval starter, followed by clear teacher speak, multiple activities, videos and mostly a 15-20 minutes practice task that allows for an opportunity to be creative, reflective or show deeper understanding. Each unit has a baseline assessment, which is revisited at the end and is self-marking/reflective. The lessons are completely editable. Everything for the unit is within the work booklet, meaning once they are printed, there is not need to print and circulate additional resources e.g. reading material is inside the booklet. Each booklet has a 39 week plan included, so you can see how other units are mapped out. Links are included at the bottom. L1- What is happening in my adolescent body? L2- What is readiness? (context of lesson is about emotional readiness regarding relationships e.g. emotional regulation, independence and identity, communication and boundaries and managing pressure) L3- What is consent, what is ethical behaviour? (context of lesson is not sexual consent, more about entitlement/misogyny and showing respect for all). L4- How can alcohol and drugs influence behaviour and risk? L5- What is medical consent? (Including Gillicks Comepetency and FGM) Year 8 Full Unit of work: Half Term 1:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13262357 Half Term 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13342403 Half Term 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13374194 Half Term 4: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13460272 Half Term 5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13460274 Half Term 6: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13460280 Year 8 SOW: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13460293 PSHE Statutory Content Tracker: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13320493

AQA NEW SPECIFICATION 9-1 essay has been marked by teachers and graded level 8/9 essays can be learned as template plans and recreated in the exam for grade 8/9

Newly planned in 2025, taking into consideration the new RSHE framework for 2026 onwards. This unit uses the PSHE Association Competencies model. Each lesson has a retrieval starter, followed by clear teacher speak, multiple activities, videos and mostly a 15-20 minutes practice task that allows for an opportunity to be creative, reflective or show deeper understanding. Each unit has a baseline assessment, which is revisited at the end and is self-marking/reflective. The lessons are completely editable. Everything for the unit is within the work booklet, meaning once they are printed, there is not need to print and circulate additional resources e.g. reading material is inside the booklet. Each booklet has a 39 week plan included, so you can see how other units are mapped out. Links are included at the bottom. L1- What happens during puberty? L2- How can I be body positive? L3- What is period positivity? L4- How can I manage my emotions? L5- What is self-esteem? Year 7 Full Unit of work: Half Term 1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13245805 Half Term 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13326098 Half Term 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13374184 Half Term 4: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13434232 Half Term 5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13434246 Half Term 6: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13434248 Year 7 Unit of Work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13434251 PSHE Statutory Content Tracker: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13320493

Newly planned in 2025, taking into consideration the new RSHE framework for 2026 onwards. This unit uses the PSHE Association Competencies model. Each lesson has a retrieval starter, followed by clear teacher speak, multiple activities, videos and mostly a 15-20 minutes practice task that allows for an opportunity to be creative, reflective or show deeper understanding. Each unit has a baseline assessment, which is revisited at the end and is self-marking/reflective. The lessons are completely editable. Everything for the unit is within the work booklet, meaning once they are printed, there is not need to print and circulate additional resources e.g. reading material is inside the booklet. Each booklet has a 39 week plan included, so you can see how other units are mapped out. Links are included at the bottom. L1- What are different types of relationships? L2- Bullying or Banter L3- How can I be an upstander? L4- What is my digital footprint? L5- How can I spot online risks and fake content? L6- How can I share safely and seek support? L7- Unifrog Lesson- onboarding. This is not included in the bundle, as we buy Unifrog as a school license and I do not own any of the rights to share lesson resources. Year 7 Full Unit of work: Half Term 1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13245805 Half Term 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13326098 Half Term 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13374184 Half Term 4: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13434232 Half Term 5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13434246 Half Term 6: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13434248 Year 7 Unit of Work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13434251 PSHE Statutory Content Tracker: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13320493

A really detailed essay plan for the topic of euthanasia within religious studies OCR A Level. Includes so many great evaluative points and will help access full marks.