Newsthink: teaching current affairs
Topical teaching resources exploring what is happening in the world, and the news, from a humanitarian perspective.
Our Newsthink resources are packed full of ideas for how to help young people learn about current affairs and the world around them with a humanitarian outlook. The resources use real-life examples through film clips, photographs, and stories linked to British current affairs and international news, prompting discussion and developing media literacy and critical thinking.
Browse our media literacy teaching resources and find out more about how to teach current affairs with a humanitarian approach.
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Newsthink teaching resources
Age: 11-19
Type: Newsthink
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
A range of activities used to inform learners of the facts surrounding Covid-19 and encouraging reflection, critical thinking and positivity
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11 - 16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Educational resource to help secondary school students ages 11 - 16 build empathy and understanding towards migrants and refugees and learn about the reasons for risking their lives to reach the UK.
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