We have created a list of links to resources and possible themes to introduce the topic or important historic figures to investigate. There are numerous literary opportunities on these topics, as well as films like “The Theory Of Everything” and “Imitation Game” that take a biographical approach to people in modern history.
Please note we are aware that in some international settings, teaching some of these topics may not be applicable.
Race
Nelson Mandela
To Kill a mocking bird (by Harper Lee)
Teaching tollerance classroom resources (by tolerance.org)
Race us history (by facinghistory.org)
Politics
9 Classroom Activities About Politics (by teachhub.com)
Teacher resources and lesson plans on politics (by parliament.uk)
Gender identity
Lesson Plans for teaching about sexual and gender diversity in Thailand
Making classroom inclusive (by safeschoolscoalition.org.au)
Marriage equality (by psychology.org.au)
Suicide
Robin Williams
Suicide: facts and figurs (by samaritans.org)
Mental health
Young Minds (youngminds.org.uk)
Teaching Guidance on Mental Health (by pshe-association.org.uk)
Slavery
Slavery today (by endslaverynow.org)
What Learning About Slavery Can Teach Us About Ourselves (by tolerance.org)
Extremism and Terrorism
Talking about terrorist attacks with students (by redcross.org.uk)
Q&A on understanding extremism (by educateagainsthate.com)
Prevention of violent extremism (by unesco.org)
Addressing extremism and radicalisation (by pshe-association.org.uk)
Prevent and schools (by lbhf.gov.uk)
Hate Crimes
Information on hate crimes (by brandontrust.org)
Torture
History of Torture (by tortureum.com)
Abortion
Stories that matter (by mariestopes.org.uk)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
10 Education resources on FGM (by amnesty.org.uk)
KS3 FGM lesson (by pshe-association.org.uk)
Abuse
Lesson plan on unhealthy and abusive relationships (by edu.gov.mb.ca)
Abusive relationships (by kidshealth.org)
Rape & Sexual violence
The girl with the dragon tattoo (book by Stieg Larsson)
Dealing with sexual violence: a guide for teachers (by educationsupportpartnership.org.uk)
Domestic violence
Pedophilia
Strategies for Protecting Kids from Sexual Predators (by kidspower.org)
Teaching Skills to Prevent Sexual Abuse (by childmind.org)
Drugs and alcohol
Various Lesson Plans and Activity (by teens.drugabuse.gov)
Teaching Drug and Alcohol Education with Confidence (by pshe-association.org.uk)
Disability
Steven Hawking
Scope: About disability (scope.org.uk)
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