Learning for Life and Work in Close-Up - Year 9 - Key Stage 3

This is the second of three books covering Learning for Life and Work at Key Stage 3. Each of the books covers all three areas of learning (Personal Development, Citizenship and Employability) and there is a progression through Years 8, 9 and 10 allowing pupils to gradually explore issues in more depth and complexity during their school years. An additional resource CD is available to accompany each text and follows exactly the content of each numbered lesson. There is a pupil worksheet for every lesson with additional activities, photographs for projection, quizzes etc. These resources are written with Northern Ireland pupils in mind. Contents: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SELF AWARENESS Personal responsibility Knowing right from wrong Pressures and influences Targets and goals Coping with school PERSONAL HEALTH Aspects of health Body matters Moods and emotions Addiction Illegal drugs Coping in an emergency Safe at all times? RELATIONSHIPS Peer group problems Difficulties in family life Getting on with other people Dating relationships   CITIZENSHIP DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Customs and festivals Belonging to a group Dealing with conflict HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Human rights Focus on the UDHR Where rights are denied EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Equal rights Living in poverty Focus on Stand by Me Focus on TIDY Northern Ireland DEMOCRACY AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION Living in a democracy Young people and the law Community action Conservation matters   EMPLOYABILITY WORK IN THE LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY The global economy Different jobs for different people Environmental issues CAREER MANAGEMENT Skills and achievements Changing careers What does an employer look for Career opportunities ENTER PRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Skills for an ‘Entrepreneur’ Being your own boss Celebrity entrepreneurs