Have you ever heard someone say the phrase 'they'll fix it soon' when a street lamp starts blinking and wondered who 'they' are? Do you know your MPs from your MSPs and your peers from your mayors? It's all about politics. 'Who Rules?' will tell you what's what in the world of politics and, more importantly, let you know what you can do to change your world.
Discover that governments are not all the same and that countries have different ideas about how they should work and how much power they should have over people's lives. Six articles explore political systems around the world.
Learn about national government, the cabinet, taxes, House of Commons, House of Lords, MPs, constituencies and what we can do if the government is doing a bad job. Six articles explore the issues.
Learn that laws help people sort out disagreements, protect people from dangerous situations and allow people to live their lives. Laws don’t stay the same; as life changes, so do laws. Laws reflect the society in which we live. Six articles and the Law Maker game explore the topics.
Find out that Scotland has its own parliament, that there are national assemblies for Wales and Northern Ireland and what issues are dealt with by local government. Six articles explore regional and local government in depth.
Learn about free press in the UK, media influence and control over our lives, regulations on the media and how the media has influence over the government by going where most people can’t go. Six articles explore the issues.
Learn about general elections, campaigning, political parties, party manifestos, party political broadcasts, proportional representation and first past the post. Six articles explore election and political parties in depth.Top of Page
Citizenship activities are based on issues such as human rights, globalisation and multicultural Britain. There are five activities in this section. Each activity has it's own page with an accompanying worksheet. The Citizens of the World activities are as follows:
Read this interactive timeline and discover the benefits immigrants from all over the world have brought to UK. Over 35 topics are covered including Roman occupation, the origins of fish and chips, the arrival of HMS Windrush and Bhangra music.
Five articles address a variety of key issues; from pollution, public transport, taxes, speeding, protesting, and drink driving.
Go shopping! There are 8 locations to explore including the supermarket, corner shop, coffee shop, charity shop, and farm. Topic areas include consumer rights and responsibilities, globalisation, fair trade and organic foods.
Find out about human rights violations around the world. Countries covered include Russia, USA, South Africa, Serbia, Colombia, and Israel. Each countries notes include case studies, comprehensive background detail and key event information.
Participate in the game playing the role of Hari, a newcomer to the town. Help Hari and his mates in this interactive game that deals with racism and bullying.
PSHE activities are based on issues such as drugs, sex, relationships, coping with stress, body image and more. There are four activities in this section. Each activity has it's own page with an accompanying worksheet. The Up Close and Personal activities are as follows:
Meet Jake and Chi and discover their hang-ups as they prepare for their first date. Agony aunt Donna gives some serious advice. 11 topics are covered including eating disorders, cosmetic surgery, relationships, acne, personal hygiene, piercing, and the media portrayal of the body.
From exam madness to getting ditched by your first love, at some point in your school career, you will have to deal with stress. Discover some of the causes, symptoms, and strategies for coping with stress.
Read about the health risks associated with unprotected sex. 17 sexual health topics are covered including contraception, STIs, HIV, love, relationships, and pregnancy.
Career activities cover issues such as work experience, interview technique, personal finances and more. Each activity has it's own page with an accompanying worksheet. The Work It activities are as follows:
This personality test you identify what types of careers may be suitable based on your skills, interests and personality. Whether it is working outdoors, care work, or retail, this activity will you narrow the choices available.
When teenagers were asked what they needed to learn more about in schools, money management came top of the list, even ahead of sex education! This simulation game helps you manage your personal finances.
Visit a variety of virtual work environments, read case studies about real people, and take quizzes that test your knowledge of the world of work. Areas covered include finding a job, health and safety, work experience and interview technique.
