A bespoke curriculum for KS3 on the topic Social Media. The unit contains 4 lesson plans (each lesson available in 15 minute, 30 minute or 60 minute format). Each lesson begins with a short 3-5 minute film to engage in the topic and then explores a range of questions and discussion points, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and empathy skills. Lessons contain a range of multi-media resources to support learning ideas and contain clear instructions to guide through the lesson. Lessons have been designed to complement SMSC learning objectives and match core National Curriculum PSHE specifications in value-based learning. Focused on tolerance, respect and global citizenship, lessons allow students to explore their own opinions and values, make connections to those around them and practice listening and empathic engagement. QUESTIONS EXPLORED • How has social media changed the way we interact with each other? • Are we becoming more or less social as technology allows us to make friends all over the world? • Is technological connection allowing us to feel more connected? • What is the ‘filter bubble’ and how is it affecting our understanding of the world? • Are ‘fake news’ and algorithmic conditioning something that we can prevent? • Is social media a tool that we can learn to use rather than depend upon? AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Each lesson starts with a short film which serves as the platform for the lesson’s discussions, allowing students to engage firstly with the ideas raised in the film and then develop insight and engagement in the topic. Students will practise skills of critical thinking & questioning, deep listening and empathy building. Lessons will explore the pros and cons of global connectivity through social media, examining the human and environmental impact of this growing technology. Students will examine the changing nature of connection in a modern world, learning to question and engage in a range of connections that we are forming through our use of social media. Watch a short video introduction to the unit here:

A 30 minute lesson on Happiness, exploring some of the causes of mental health issues amongst young people and allowing them to start discussing some of the key causes of stress. Suitable for KS3-4 students. For the rest of the curriculum series on Happiness, visit thoughtboxeducation.com

A 60 minute lesson on Habitats. This bespoke lesson starts with an animal story, introducing how it might feel to have your natural habitat destroyed. The lesson then explores some of the creatures living within a natural habitat, helping children to engage with the natural world and understand some of the issues that come with deforestation. Suitable for KS1 tudents. For the rest of the curriculum series on Habitats, visit thoughtboxeducation.com

A bespoke curriculum for KS3 on the topic of Waste. The unit contains 4 lesson plans (each lesson available in 15 minute, 30 minute or 60 minute format). Each lesson begins with a short 3-5 minute film to engage in the topic and then explores a range of questions and discussion points, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and empathy skills. Lessons contain a range of multi-media resources to support learning ideas and contain clear instructions to guide through the lesson. Lessons have been designed to complement SMSC learning objectives and match core National Curriculum PSHE specifications in value-based learning. Focused on tolerance, respect and global citizenship, lessons allow students to explore their own opinions and values, make connections to those around them and practice listening and empathic engagement. QUESTIONS EXPLORED: • Where does our rubbish go when we throw it away (because there is no such place as ‘away’)? • Who should be responsible for the rubbish we are making? • Why do we have so much “stuff” in our lives and who is telling us that we need it all? • What is happening in our oceans and how responsible should we be for the waste that is accruing? • How is our relationship to waste defined by the country in which we live? • What does it mean to live a ‘zero-waste’ life and how can we learn to do this? AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Each lesson starts with a short film which serves as the platform for the lesson’s discussions, allowing students to engage firstly with the ideas raised in the film and then develop insight and engagement in the topic. Students will practise skills of critical thinking & questioning, deep listening and empathy building. Lessons will examine some of the global issues of waste production and removal, understanding the cycles of production, consumption and destruction and that we are involved in. Students will examine the roles of the individual and government in tackling waste, unpicking the notion of ethical consumption and understanding the impact of sustainable living on people and planet. Watch a short video introduction to the unit here:

A FREE Climate Change curriculum for 5-`8 year olds, exploring a variety of global perspectives and taking students on a journey from climate crisis to climate action. Students will experience captivating stories, videos and lesson plans that offer a variety of perspectives about climate change from around the world. Lessons will introduce key information about the cause & effect of climate change, explore some of the controversy behind climate inaction, engage with the emotions and effects of climate change on both human and non-human communities and inspire empowered actions moving forward Students will practice skills of critical thinking & questioning, deep listening and empathy building by engaging in a wide range of learning stimulus, discussion ideas and creative exercises Additional resources provide schemes of work and guidance for teachers and parents in facilitating discussions and offer students a rich bank of resources to support their own learning journeys. Register your school for FREE here: https://www.thoughtboxeducation.com/climatecurriculum

We’re offering you a month of daily activities to help connect with the world around you and have conversations about the things that really matter. We have planned a 30 day inquiry adventure to explore the world without leaving home, inquiring into a variety of interconnected topics where rich discussions take place and life skills are practised and developed. School of Thought’s daily activities have been designed to keep young minds active with a growth mindset supporting critical thinking, global citizenship, emotional intelligence and wellbeing for people and planet. All inquiries downloadble for free from our Learning at Home page: https://www.thoughtboxeducation.com/school-of-thought