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: 14-19
Type: Lesson plan, video
Subjects: PSHE
Use our videos, lesson plans and practical resources to teach young people about alcohol and first aid.

Age: 11-16
Type: Teaching briefing, activities
Subjects: Citizenship
Consider how to defuse tension and reduce conflict in difficult situations.

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: 14-19
Type: Lesson plan, video
Subjects: Citizenship, History
A lesson plan about humanitarianism and how it guides the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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: 14-19
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.
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: 11-19
Type: Assembly, film
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
A PSHE and Citizenship assembly kit exploring the power of humanity through a film.

Age: 5-19
Type: Teaching guide
Subjects: Cross-curricular
Download a Red Cross poster for primary and secondary schools.

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.
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