Which toys are for girls and which are for boys?
Pupils explore their attitudes towards gender and play through categorising different toys.
Exploring perceptions
This activity encourages young people to think about how they form their views of people and places.
Fake News
What differences are there in the way this story is presented in different
media?
What’s the best way to stop a conflict?
This activity provides a forum for children to discuss ways of dealing with conflict which might occur in the playground or classroom.
Long Walk to Freedom – fact, fiction and opinion
Using an extract from Nelson Mandela’s biography Long Walk to Freedom pupils explore the difference between fact, fiction and opinion.
What makes me happy?
Using a series of short films based on the experiences of children living in very different situations from around the world, pupils will explore what ‘happiness’ means.
Who has all the biscuits?
There is enough food to feed everyone, however, millions of people are still hungry. This activity explores how unequally food is distributed globally.
Fair fashion
What choices do we make when we buy clothes?
Short Films, Big Ideas
A short engaging film can invite curiosity and empathy around some of
the big global issues of our time. Here is a selection for all ages.
Climate Anxiety – Whose Perspective?
Using the new resource Tackling Climate Anxiety in the Classroom, this activity supports young people to reflect on climate anxiety from different perspectives.