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On this page we feature resources produced by Active Citizens FE and others.

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Resource	Description	Price
	Voting and Elections Voting turnout is particularly low among young people. This pack of activities 'Voting and Elections' includes ready-made resources to stimulate debate about voting, elections and the reasons for low turn-out. They are suitable for learners working at levels 2 and 3 and can be adapted to suit learners... More Info>>	FREE
	The European Union This pack on the European Union contains a useful summary for citizenship educators on the main points of history and purpose of a variety of European Institutions. It also contains activities to engage learners and raise their awareness of the European Union. See also our page of other useful Europe... More Info>>	FREE
	Foundations of Citizenship Foundations of Citizenship: Activities for learners at entry level supports the values of foundation learning to enable learners to participate as fully as possible in social and working life. The resource contains activities designed primarily for use with learners at the consolidation and application... More Info>>	FREE
	For the Sake of Argument: Discussion and Debating Skills in Citizenship This pack, which can be used by staff with learners, or by learners engaged in training their peers, provides activities at varying levels which can be adapted for different learners. It aims to: help staff and learners identify the skills involved in discussion and debates, particularly those connected... More Info>>	FREE
	Post-16 Citizenship: Assessment and Recognising Achievement This booklet contains staff development materials for those delivering citizenship education, in particular the citizenship coordinator. It contains practical activities based on ideas and strategies developed during the post-16 citizenship development programme (2001–05), funded by DfES and managed... More Info>>	FREE
	Reality Check: Citizenship Through Simulation This book is divided into two sections. Section A provides six common models or ‘frames’ for simulations: a four-person role play, a networking activity, a committee simulation, a public meeting simulation, a complex structured simulation, and a complex unstructured activity. They are illustrated using... More Info>>	FREE
	Agree to disagree: citizenship and controversial issues The activities in this pack can be used with either staff, within a training and development session, or learners, as part of their citizenship programme. They aim to introduce participants to the meaning of ‘controversy’; to provide techniques for dealing with controversy; and to build the knowledge... More Info>>	FREE
	Globalisation Globalisation is a particularly important topic for citizenship education, since the global economy brings together in one place people who differ in history, language, tradition, ethnicity, ideology, race and religion. Many of the conflicts in the world today result from increased competition for work... More Info>>	FREE
	The Language of Citizenship: Activities for ESOL Learners This pack aims to complement Citizenship Materials for ESOL Learners by focusing specifically on the needs of learners in the 16–19 age group, taking the QCA guidance on post-16 citizenship as a keypoint of reference. However, this resource can be adapted for use more widely. The activities can be used... More Info>>	FREE
	World Environment Day Tutors and teachers working with young people aged 16–19 are often looking for activities which are both current and promote active citizenship. These materials focus on World Environment Day. More Info>>	FREE
	Sustainable Development Young people are already very aware of the problems of ensuring that everyone takes their environmental responsibilities seriously, since the issues are frequently in the news and often discussed in primary and secondary schools. However, as part of citizenship education, they should consider how individuals... More Info>>	FREE
	The Politics of Food Food and health are always in the news. The quality of school dinners, food inequality, childhood obesity, eating disorders, food miles and supermarket profits are all issues that make food a lively citizenship issue, with topical references in the newspapers and on television. It makes an excellent... More Info>>	FREE
	Happy Planet: sustainable development and citizenship Happy Planet: sustainable development and citizenship. Sustainable development is a key citizenship issue. Maintaining and improving human quality of life without damaging the natural environment is a powerful concept and requires a unique set of skills and mindsets. Education for sustainable development... More Info>>	FREE
	Paying for it The Citizenship Foundation's 'Paying for It' is an free educational programme that helps you to develop your students' economic awareness by providing resources to explore the relationship between the economy, government, society.' Free resources include teacher training, a range of free lesson plans... More Info>>	FREE
	Grants and resources for learners' global citizenship campaigns Develop your learners’ citizenship education through hands on experience running campaigns and exchange ideas and learn about climate change and sustainable development with other schools in Europe and Africa. The Make the Link – Climate exChange project promotes learning, dialogue and action on climate... More Info>>	FREE
	PSHE resources Citizenship education can complement and build on issues raised in PSHE. The PSHE Association (formally the PSHE Subject Association) was set up in 2006 with government funding to help support PSHE practitioners across all phases to raise the quality of PSHE teaching and raise its' status in the curriculum... More Info>>	FREE
	Parliament Week resources The very first Parliament Week is launched on the 31 October 2011. This is an exciting opportunity to explore the work and role of Parliament and, through the theme of ‘Stories of Democracy’, encourage learners to see how decisions made in Westminster have an impact on their lives. Clearly there are... More Info>>	FREE
	Induction materials Active Citizens FE have produced a free set of induction materials introducing the community of your organisation and how learners can play their part in making it a supportive and positive place to be part of. More Info>>	FREE
	Understanding the UK riots The 'Power Up' blog includes lesson plans and resources to help students understand and discuss the UK riots. The lessons are devised by Pete Pattison, Learning and Guidance Leader with responsibilty for citizenship, at Blackfen School for Girls. More Info>>	FREE
	Get up, stand up: citizenship through music This pack of resources, Get up, stand up! Citizenship through music, was produced by staff and learners at BSix Brooke House Sixth Form College, winners of a TES FE Award for ‘outstanding provider of the year’ in November 2011. The pack is available here electronically but without the accompanying CD... More Info>>	FREE
	We all came here from somewhere: Diversity, identities and citizenship A very useful resource on identity and diversity for encouraging debate about identity, diversity, equality, community cohesion and stereotypes. This revised edition of a popular LSIS resource includes activities that relate to the key principles of active citizenship. The resource is accompanied by... More Info>>	FREE
	Getting started with post-16 citizenship This introductory set of materials from LSIS is a great way to get started with post-16 citizenship. It supports the introduction of citizenship in post-16 education and training settings with activities, checklists and resources. This updated version also contains guidance and case studies specific... More Info>>	FREE
	Joining the game: Themes for post-16 citizenship This London 2012 Inspire Marked pack examines to social and political issues connected with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It raises significant citizenship debates such as how citizens can have a say in the preparation for the Games and political differences between competing countries. The pack... More Info>>	FREE
	Listening to learners: Citizenship and learner voice This LSIS pack is an essential learner voice resource for demonstrating the link between citizenship and effecitve learner involvement that gives learners a voice. It can be used by staff and learerns who are involved in developing learner voice in their organisations. It includes video clips to stimulate... More Info>>	FREE
	Citizenship through tutorial: A staff manual with activities for personal and social learning This tutorial manual is ideal for personal tutors and tutor managers in all types of post-16 educational organisations, where the personal and social development of young people is addressed whether it be as part of group tutorials, lifeskills or personal, social and health education. The manual, from... More Info>>	FREE