Lesson plans

The following lesson plans are designed to offer students an understanding of the work of the House of Lords and prepare students to research and effectively present their ideas on the portrayal of youth in the media in preparation for the Raw Deal or Truth Told? competition. There are two lesson plans as follows.

Lesson plan one: House of Lords

General introduction to the principle of a two-chamber system in parliamentary democracies as a prelude to a focused examination of the House of Lords.

View lesson plan one: House of Lords

Lesson plan two: Young People in the Media

Preparing students to research and present their ideas effectively for the competition - introducing students to some of the issues around young people's portrayal in the UK media.

View lesson plan two: Young People in the Media

Internet links for further information and resources

Parliament's Education Service

Hansard Society

House of Lords homepage

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