Secondary teaching resources
Our free teaching resources help young people aged 11 to 19 to examine the world around them from a humanitarian perspective and learn about topics related to the work of the Red Cross.
These curriculum-linked activities, session plans and teaching packages are ideal for subjects such as PSHE, Citizenship, Geography, History and informal learning time. Learners gain new perspectives, develop new life skills and develop understanding, values and critical thinking.
Age: 10 - 19
Type: Quick activities
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Use this free teaching resource for secondary school students to help them build resilience whilst showing kindness to themselves and others.
Age: 10-19
Type: Quick activities
Subjects: Tutor time, PSHE
Learn about the rules of war and how they apply to the conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Age: 7+
Type: Practical activity
Subjects: Science
Learn how to protect your health during soaring temperatures. Experiment with clothing materials and colours to see how they can help you keep cool.
Age: 7+
Type: Practical activity
Subjects: Science
Struggling with eco-anxiety? Discover ways to connect with nature. Learn how to immerse yourself in natural surroundings, promote biodiversity and create habitats.
Age: 7+
Type: Practical activity
Subjects: Science
Learn why climate scientists monitor changing rainfall patterns to prepare for floods. Build your own rain gauge to measure rainfall and monitor changes in the weather in your area.
Age: 10-19
Type: Quick activity
Subjects: Geography, Tutor time, PSHE
Learn about the impact of heatwaves – in the UK and around the world – with this Newsthink resource. Explore how extreme heat affects individuals and communities.
Age: 10-16
Type: Teaching resources
Subjects: PSHE, Geography, Tutor time
A toolkit for teachers to help students learn about weather and climate change impact. Equip learners with the skills and knowledge they need to prepare for and cope with extreme weather.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 10-19
Type: Quick activity
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Learn about the UK’s annual awareness event – Refugee Week – through a humanitarian lens using this Newsthink resource.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 10-19
Type: Quick activity
Subjects: Tutor time, PSHE
A teaching resource to explore the current crisis in Sudan through a humanitarian lens. Suitable for the top year of Primary and all of Secondary (10-19 years old)
Age: 7-18
Type: Activities
Keep children and young people entertained during the summer holidays with the summer of kindness calendar.
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