Humanitarianism and the Red Cross
Explore humanitarianism with our free lesson plans and teaching materials, which are ideal for PSHE and Citizenship teachers.
Our free teaching resources help young people to consider humanitarian issues and encourage compassion, courage and the desire to help others.
Get primary and secondary teaching ideas about:
- what it means to be human
- what is a humanitarian act
- why humanitarian aid is important
- the work of the Red Cross in the UK and abroad.
Humanitarianism teaching resources
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11-16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
An engaging photo quiz reviewing key events from 2019.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11-16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Recognising the signs of stress in yourself and others, and how to cope.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11-16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
This teaching resource explores attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday 2019, and provides a safe space to discuss similar attacks.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11 - 16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
An engaging photo quiz reviewing key events from the start of 2019.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11 - 16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Think about the positives and negatives of social media and how to use it with kindness.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11 - 16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Video activity discussing the humanitarian situation in Venezuela.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11 - 16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Fun activity considering kind messages written on bananas to brighten someone’s day.
Age: 7 - 18
Type: Quick activity
Subjects: PSHE
A range of kindness activities including a kindness calendar to help 7-18 year olds cope during the coronavirus emergency.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11–19
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Discuss what learners think about news events with this engaging photo quiz.
In the news (Newsthink)
Age: 11-16
Type: Lesson plan
Subjects: PSHE, Tutor time
Discussion activities looking at the monsoon season in the camps in Bangladesh.
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