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Shared Values: Is Tolerance Enough (Lesson 4)

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This lesson explores whether tolerance alone is enough in a diverse society. Students examine what tolerance means, how stereotypes and labels affect people, and whether communities should move beyond tolerance toward actively celebrating differences.

What is included
Clear explanation of tolerance
A simple, accessible definition of tolerance and why it matters in a diverse society.

Identity and stereotype activity
A guided activity inspired by the idea of not putting people into boxes, encouraging students to explore identity, empathy and how labels affect others.

Debate task
A structured class debate asking whether tolerance is enough or whether we should aim to celebrate differences. Students use fact sheets and write persuasive arguments as a team.

Reflection task
A written summary activity where students evaluate both arguments and form their own conclusion.

Home learning task
A short project where students research and create a piece celebrating an aspect of culture, tradition, belief or diversity.

Everything is fully editable and ready to teach.

Why this lesson works
-Supports 2025 expectations around values, citizenship and respectful communities
-Engaging and accessible for Year 7, with opportunities for empathy and critical thinking
-Fits smoothly into the seven lesson Living as a Community unit

Part of the full unit: Living as a Community
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Living as a Community - PSHE (British Values)

Perfect for Year 7 | Up to date with 2025 expectations | Engaging and easy to follow | **Save £8 with the full bundle** Lessons included: **1. Building a Community (FREE sample lesson)** A highly engaging teamwork challenge introducing the concept of community, followed by the baseline self‑assessment activity used throughout the unit. **2. Shared Values: Democracy and Law** Clear explanations of democracy, the rule of law and their place in society, with misconceptions activities and student‑friendly examples. **3. Shared Values: Individual Liberty and Mutual Respect** Explores freedom, responsibility and respect through reflection tasks, values‑based discussions and an accessible worksheet. **4. Is Tolerance Enough?** A thought‑provoking lesson encouraging students to consider whether tolerance is enough or whether we should celebrate differences. Includes an interactive identity activity and a structured class debate. **5. Celebrating Shared Values** A creative consolidation lesson where students create a poster on the Shared Values. Includes a cover‑friendly worksheet and returns to the self‑assessment sheet for progress tracking. **6. Multicultural Britain Project** Students explore how different cultures have shaped modern Britain through food, language, traditions and more, using a mapping task and detailed support sheet. **7. International Community and the News** Examines the UK’s role in the global community, how aid works, and how to cope with negative news. **Why This Bundle Works** Up to date with 2025 policy expectations Covers Shared Values, respect, diversity, media awareness and global citizenship as emphasised in current PSHE guidance. Engaging and varied lessons Includes debates, teamwork, creative tasks, reflection, quizzes, mapping activities and global examples. Consistent progress tracking The unit uses a simple colour‑coded self‑assessment sheet at the start and end of the module to help students recognise their own progress. Teacher‑friendly and reliable All lessons are fully editable, clearly structured and suitable for specialists and non‑specialists. Excellent value Buy all seven lessons for £10 instead of £21. That’s a saving of £8 and an effective cost of £1.66 per lesson.

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