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: 7-11, 11-14
Type: Lesson plan, images
Subjects: PSHE
Activities to help learners consider identity, belonging and the impact stigma can have on refugee and migrant communities.
Age: 14-19
Type: Lesson plan, audio, video
Subjects: English, SMSC
Celebrate the contributions of refugees to art and culture, and consider how it may feel to have to flee your country.
Age: 11-16
Type: Teaching briefing, activities
Subjects: Citizenship
Consider how to defuse tension and reduce conflict in difficult situations.
Age: 11-16
Type: Assembly
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
A role-play assembly exploring the meaning of the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal emblems, especially in conflict situations.
Age: 11-19
Type: Assembly, film
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
A PSHE and Citizenship assembly kit exploring the power of humanity through a film.
Age: 14-19
Type: Lesson plan, video
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
Use these thought-provoking activities to help young people explore International Humanitarian Law and how it is applied in situations of armed conflict.
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: 11-19
Type: Teacher briefing, quick activity
Subjects: PSHE
Teacher briefing and class activity exploring how best to support someone who is upset.
Age: 14-16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: Art and design, Citizenship, Drama
Explore the welcome shown to refugees and asylum seekers in the UK and encourage learners to consider the impact of being welcoming on those arriving in the UK.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 5 - 19
Type: Guidance and advice
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE, Tutor time
How to talk to children and young people about conflict using an impartial and neutral humanitarian approach. Suitable for school-aged children, ages 5 to 19.
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