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, 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: 11-16
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.
Age: 14-19
Type: Lesson plan, video
Subjects: Citizenship, Drama, English
Learn more about World War One and what it might have been like to “go over the top” using an impactful film to explore the humanitarian impact of armed conflict.
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: 14-16
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: 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.
Age: 7-14
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Citizenship
Help learners to build empathy, increase understanding and celebrate the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees.
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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