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What is the UK Parliament? Lesson plan

AGES 7-11

What is the UK Parliament? Lesson plan

UK Parliament Week resources including five lesson plans created in partnership with Twinkl.

Discover the UK Parliament, 7-11 booklet

AGES 7-11

Discover the UK Parliament, 7-11 booklet

What is the UK Parliament? How is it different from the Government? Why do we need laws? Your pupils will find all the answers in this unique guide.

How the House of Lords works

AGES 11-19, GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, VIDEO

How the House of Lords works

This resource explains how the House of Lords works and what its Members do.

Video Tour of the House of Lords

AGES 11-19

Video Tour of the House of Lords

Peers take you on a video tour around the House of Lords.

Parliament and government - video

AGES 11-19

Parliament and government - video

What’s the difference between Parliament and government? What is the purpose of Parliament and what do MPs do?

Types of Government lesson plan

AGES 14-19

Types of Government lesson plan

Use this lesson plan to explore the similarities and differences between different types of governments.

Human rights around the world

AGES 14-19

Human rights around the world

Explore differences in human rights levels around the world with this lesson plan.

Civil liberties and personal freedoms

AGES 16-19

Civil liberties and personal freedoms

Use this resource to explore issues of individual freedom and civil liberties with your students.

DIY laws lesson plans

AGES 14-19

DIY laws lesson plans

Examine the law-making process with your students through discussion and debate, using these two downloadable lesson plans.

Magna Carta assembly

AGES 7-19

Magna Carta assembly

Download a Magna Carta themed assembly plan

World War One and Parliament

AGES 11-19

World War One and Parliament

Explore the role of Parliament as Britain entered WWI with re-enacted speeches, lesson plan and sources.

Constitution debate pack

AGES 14-19

Constitution debate pack

Following the 800 year anniversary of the Magna Carta, get your students thinking about what a UK written constitution could look like in the future.

Race Relations Act 1965

AGES 11-16

Race Relations Act 1965

Explore the UK's first Race Relations Act with this lesson plan and accompanying sources.

LGBT+ rights discussion resources

AGES 14-19

LGBT+ rights discussion resources

How laws are made video

AGES 11-14

How laws are made video

Introduce your students to the legislative process with this three-minute overview of how bills become laws.

What is the House of Lords? Video

AGES 11-19

What is the House of Lords? Video

This resource explores what the House of Lords is and how it has evolved over time.

Debating resource, Create the Debate

AGES 11-19

Debating resource, Create the Debate

English teaching resources for KS3, KS4, or KS5 students wanting to improve their debating and communication skills.

Comparing elections in the UK and USA video

AGES 16-19

Comparing elections in the UK and USA video

This 5 minute video introduces the key features of elections, democracy and representation in the USA.

Journey of a Bill, House of Lords

AGES 14-19

Journey of a Bill, House of Lords

This short film follows a bill as it moves from the Commons into the House of Lords and through each stage to royal assent.

House of Commons Select Committees, video

AGES 16-19

House of Commons Select Committees, video

This short film guides you through select committees of the House of Commons: the work they do and the impact they have.

House of Lords Select Committees , video

AGES 16-19

House of Lords Select Committees , video

This short film guides you through select committees of the House of Lords: how they are formed, the work they do and their impact.

Diversity and Parliament, Black History Month

AGES 7-19

Diversity and Parliament, Black History Month

A series of videos and a teachers' pack exploring diversity at Parliament

Introduction to Parliament secondary, video

AGES 11-19

Introduction to Parliament secondary, video

A short animation introducing Parliament. Can also be viewed in chapters – Parliament’s structure, elections, making laws, your voice.

Find Your Way, post 16 booklet

POST 16

Find Your Way, post 16 booklet

Download this reference guide to Parliament for students post 16.

What is the House of Commons? Video

AGES 11-19

What is the House of Commons? Video

Animation exploring the history, role, work and membership of the House of Commons and how it holds the Government to account.

Election Toolkit

AGES 7-POST 16

Election Toolkit

A toolkit containing everything you need to run your own election!

Who is in the House of Lords?

AGES 11-19

Who is in the House of Lords?

Explore who is in the House of Lords and the different routes towards joining the House with this animated video and activity pack.

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