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: 11-19
Type: Teacher briefing, quick activity
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
Learn about what the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is and how it helps in times of crisis.
Age: 14-19
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: Citizenship
Lesson plan exploring child soldiers and how some armies and militias forcibly recruit young people into armed conflict.
Age: 7-14
Type: Quick activity
Subjects: PSHE
A quick and fun PSHE activity to help learners gain awareness of the key aspects of emergencies.
Age: 11-19
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
Support young people to discuss and explore their emotions following news of a major emergency.
Age: 14-19
Type: Lesson plan, images
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE, Art and design
Celebrate the contributions of refugees to art and culture, and consider how it may feel to have to flee your country.
Age: 11-19
Type: Lesson plan, images
Subjects: PSHE, Citizenship, Geography
Explore identity, the feeling of isolation and the value of friendship by looking at a comic book about a refugee’s story.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11-19
Type: Lesson plan, photo
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Discuss the crisis in Myanmar and consider what people fleeing the violence may need.
Age: 11-16
Type: Lesson plan, video
Subjects: Citizenship, SMSC
Help learners see refugees as 'someone like me' to build mutual respect and empathy and build a shared future.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11-19
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE
Consider how to be prepared for a journey disrupted by winter weather.
Age: 11-14
Type: Lesson plan, videos
Subjects: PSHE
Explore the concept of humanitarianism and what it means to be human.
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