This presentation compares campaigns against race inequality by 18th century abolitionist Olaudah Equiano and Doreen Lawrence, who sought justice for her murdered son Stephen in the 1990s. Students will explore what lessons can be learned from Equiano and Lawrence as they consider their own campaigns for equality. Time required: 40 minutes

The ‘Find out about Parliament’ series, is an introduction to the work of Parliament through activities, stories and imagery, for pupils aged 5-8. The resources have practical and accessible ideas to get pupils thinking about how they make decisions in a group. Younger pupils will enjoy listening to the stories which explore each theme in a familiar context, while the poster pack provides a stimulus to extend pupils’ understanding of each concept and how it relates to Parliament.

The ‘Find out about Parliament’ series, is an introduction to the work of Parliament through activities, stories and imagery, for pupils aged 5-8. The resources have practical and accessible ideas to get pupils thinking about what it means to represent other people. Younger pupils will enjoy listening to the stories which explore each theme in a familiar context, while the poster pack provides a stimulus to extend pupils’ understanding of each concept and how it relates to Parliament. For the full range of UK Parliament Education Resources, visit: https://www.parliament.uk/education/

The ‘Find out about Parliament’ series, is an introduction to the work of Parliament through activities, stories and imagery, for pupils aged 5-8. The resources have practical ideas to get pupils thinking about why asking questions is important. Younger pupils will enjoy listening to the stories which explore each theme in a familiar context, while the poster pack provides a stimulus to extend pupils’ understanding of each concept and how it relates to Parliament. Find our full range of UK Parliament Education resources here: https://www.parliament.uk/education/

This animation is an ideal starting point for introducing Parliament to pupils aged 7-11. It covers the structure of Parliament and our democracy, making laws, elections and voting and alternative ways of getting your voice heard.