Engage your pupils through interesting debates and critical thinking. This lesson plan encourages young people to presenting their work through debate. As a speaking and listening lesson plan pupils are encouraged to use their persuasive writing skills by articulating their argument to keep their characters on the hot air balloon. Suitable for all ages.

*This lesson plan aims to help young people make concious decisions about their peers and encourage them to positive relationships. * Areas to cover in this lesson: Recognising good and bad relationships Different emotions shown in relationships Making independent positive choice Task 1 Match the descriptions the appropriate title. Task 2 Group discussion about what traits make a good and bad relationship. Task 3 Choose 6 individuals from the background sheet using the attached profile cutouts to make a 6 a side football team of individuals you can trust/build a positive relationship with. This task is subjective, although some choices may not seem like the right ones encourge the young people to explain their decisions

Fun and engaging topic on the world’s best conspiracy theories. This aims to improve children’s independent thinking, critical thinking, presentation skills and teamwork.

Helps young people understand the pros and cons of social media and how it may have an effect on their relationships. LO1: Compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks of relationships held over social media LO2: Evaluate and Assess arguments for and against the use of social media for maintaining healthy relationships.