50 Suggested Websites for Citizenship

Institutions/Associations 1. CitizED http://www.citized.info/index.php CitizED is an organisation funded by the Teacher Development Agency (TDA). It is organised principally around teacher education in primary, secondary, cross curricular, post 16 and community involvement. CitizED is promoting a number of specific research initiatives, including work on assessment in teacher education for citizenship. 2. BBC CitizenX www.bbc.co.uk/schools/citizenx This website helps to explain exactly what that means to be a citizen. Watch the animations, do the activities plus the chance to talk to others on the message board. 3. 10 Downing Street http://www.number-10.gov.uk/ This site contains news, statistics and features from all areas of Government. It includes a guide to Downing Street, broadcasts, speeches and political news. 4. Citizens Advice http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Citizens Advice and the Citizens Advice Bureau are registered. You can find advice on all aspects of being a citizen on the site. 5. Education Guardian http://education.guardian.co.uk/netclass/schools/citizenship/0,5607,97539,00.htm l This site has hundreds of links to other sites worth looking at for Citizenship Education. 6. Food Link http://www.foodlink.org.uk/ The A-Z of Food Safety and the Fact Files are guides on all aspects of food safety in the home, focusing on hygiene, food storage, food preparation and food poisoning. The site also contains details of the National Food Safety Week

campaign as well as on-line quizzes, downloadable resources and a directory of web links. 7. Countryside Foundation http://www.countrysidefoundation.org.uk/index.htm The Countryside Foundation for Education is an educational charity that provides teaching materials for schools to inform and encourage debate about the countryside. The website includes cross-curricular online resources aimed at Key Stage 2 and above (registration required), interactive quizzes and activities for children and information about countryside events. 8. Oxfams Cool Planet http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/index.htm Cool Planet aims to bring the global dimension to the classroom, using the concept of Global Citizenship. The site provides case studies outlining best practice in the classroom, examples of appropriate teaching approaches, and some great ideas and resources. 9. Explore Parliament http://www.explore.parliament.uk/ Explore Parliament covers the work, role and place of Parliament. You will find teacher support resources, as well as a political puzzle and an Act of Parliament debating Chamber, where schools can join in debates that reflect the actual business of Parliament. 10. Citizenship Foundation http://www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk/ The Citizenship Foundation is an independent charity, which aims to empower individuals to engage in the wider community through education about the law, democracy and society. 11. ACT Association for Citizenship Teaching http://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/ The Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) is the professional subject association for those involved in citizenship education. The main aim is the furtherance of mutual support, knowledge and good practice, skills and resources for the teaching and learning of Citizenship in schools and colleges. 12. Curriculum Online http://www.curriculumonline.gov.uk/Subjects/Ci/Subject.htm This website host a search engine that allows you to search for citizenship resources by school year, key stage, type of resource and topic. 13. Nuffield Curriculum Centre http://www.nuffieldcurriculumcentre.org/go/minisite/SecondaryCitizenship/Page_1 131.html Our aim is to explore new approaches to teaching and learning by developing, managing and supporting curriculum projects. Increasingly our projects are run in

partnership with others. Our main areas of interest include Science, Mathematics, Design and Technology and Citizenship. We are keen to explore the creative use of ICT to support teaching and learning in these fields. 14. Curriculum Online Citizenship Case Study http://www.curriculumonline.gov.uk/CaseStudies/citizenshipcasestudy.htm#video commentary Each video case study is a stand-alone, real-life example of ICT in action, designed to help you reflect on your own experience and enrich your own practice. This video involves a Year 8 mixed ability Citizenship class, at a City Technology College, analysing data protection and using ICT to store, receive and present a set of personal data. 15. DfEs Standard Site http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_module/lessonplans/lp_sow.cfm?subject=2&ks=4 This site is home to the QCA/DfES schemes of work. 16. Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org.uk/education/index.shtml This is the web site for Amnesty International UK (AIUK), the UK section of Amnesty International, the international human rights membership organisation. AIUK is committed to providing a site that is as widely accessible as possible. 17. Institute For Citizenship http://www.citizen.org.uk/education.html The Institute for Citizenship is an independent charitable trust. The aim is to promote informed, active citizenship and greater participation in democracy and society through a combination of community projects, research, education and discussion and debate. 18. Commission for Racial Equality http://www.cre.gov.uk/ The CRE aims to eliminate racial discrimination and promote equality of opportunity and good race relations. 19. The Childrens Legal Centre http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/ The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. The Children's Legal Centre has many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK. 20. Crimestoppers http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ Crimestoppers operates across the UK to help identify, prevent, solve and reduce crime. This invaluable community service enables anyone with details of criminal activity to pass them on anonymously, without fear of exposure or retribution.

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21. 21st Century Citizen

http://21citizen.co.uk/live/citizenship/ The 21st Century Citizen website from the British Library provides online resources for the secondary citizenship curriculum. It offers source material and supporting activities for students, referenced to the National Curriculum programmes of study, on a range of themes and issues. The resources for teachers in each topic include downloadable background notes, curriculum links and follow-up ideas. 22. ABPI Resources for Schools http://www.abpischools.org.uk/resource/resource.asp?id=96 The ABPI Resources for Schools website provides curriculum related resources for use by teachers and their pupils. The resources have been developed by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry and many link topics studied in school to their application in industry and in research. 23. Britkid http://www.britkid.org/ Britkid is an anti-racism educational website, aimed at giving young people and educators the knowledge and confidence to challenge racism. 24. Galleries of Justice http://www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk/conference_and_events/ The Galleries of Justice museum in Nottingham explores the history of crime, punishment and law through a range of interactive exhibitions, such as an 18th century prison and a Victorian courtroom. The multimedia website provides information for visitors and several games on the themes of citizenship and law. 25. The Newspaper http://thenewspaper.org.uk/ The Newspaper is a free national children's newspaper for 8 to 14 year olds. The site is primarily a teaching resource, but can also be used at home by parents and children to support classroom work. Lesson plans are provided for Key Stage 2 and 3 literacy, English and citizenship. The articles and features cover a wide range of topics including home and world news, sport, pop music, science, technology and the environment. 26. Recycle Zone http://www.recyclezone.org.uk/ Recyclezone, created by Waste Watch, provides information, activities and resources for primary and secondary school pupils and teachers on waste, recycling and sustainable development.

27. We are from http://www.4learning.co.uk/wearefrom/main_flash.html Created to accompany the Channel 4 television programme of the same name designed for PSHE and citizenship, this website has facts about lots of European Countries including the way of life of the people who live there. For 9 to 12 year olds. 28. School Net Global http://www.schoolnetglobal.com/ The SchoolNet Global project helps children around the world understand people of other cultures, backgrounds and generations. It enables them to undertake global curriculum investigations and publish their views, research and ideas on the website. 29. Track Off http://www.trackoff.org/ The Track Off website provides information and resources for teachers, parents, governors and pupils about the dangers and consequences of railway crime. It includes access to free teaching materials, news stories, competitions and related web links. 30. Media and War http://www.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/29/mediawar/index.htm An online teachers resource relating to the First World War, Second World War and Post-1945 period relating to the role of the media in war time. It is aimed at teachers of citizenship, but is also appropriate for media studies and history. 31. See Thru the Smoke http://www.unfilteredtv.com/ Learn the facts, read true stories, get tips for quitting smoking, test your knowledge, and see what tobacco can do to the lungs, heart, skin, and more. 32. Young Voice http://www.young-voice.org/ Young Voice is a charitable organisation dedicated to making young people's views count throughout society. By tackling issues including stress, depression, suicide, drugs, racism, gangs, domestic violence, divorce, a family member in prison, and bullying, this charity acts as a voice to re-focus services for young people in many sectors. 33. CBBC News Round http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/nondfesres ources/bbcschoolsks3and4/lessonplans/ BBC Newsround provides a range of current news-based lesson plans covering three subjects Citizenship, PSHE and Literacy. All lesson plans contain a short and long activity.

34. Beauty Matters http://www.beautymatters.blogspot.com/ Beauty Matters explores the human creation of objects of beauty and the nature of beauty itself. The site contains original articles and teaching resources, including project work for the teaching of PSHE and Citizenship at Key Stages 3 and 4. 35. Chalk Face http://www.chalkface.com/category_Citizenship.html The aim is to make the best teaching ideas available to every teacher in the most practical way. Combining new technology with old, we produce detailed lesson plans complemented by photocopy-master worksheets across the secondary curriculum. These are available as bound publications or digitally as downloadable resources. 36. Youth Information http://www.youthinformation.com/ The site includes over 1000 information topics and holds contact details for more than 1200 national organisations. 37. Drug Scope http://www.drugscope.org.uk/ DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. The aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. They provide quality drug information, promote effective responses to drug taking, undertake research at local, national and international levels, advise on policy-making, encourage informed debate and speak for our member organisations working on the ground. 38. The Site http://www.thesite.org/ TheSite.org aims to be the first place all young adults turn to when they need support and guidance through life. We provide factsheets and articles on all the key issues facing young people including: sex and relationships; drinking and drugs; work and study; housing, legal and finances; and health and wellbeing.

Games 39. Net Detectives http://www.net-detectives.org/index.html An exciting online collaborative role-play programme for 9 - 12 year olds. Under the supervision of teachers this website encourages pupils to solve real-life scenarios. The programme provides an opportunity to learn about citizenship issues and enhance problem-solving skills.

40. Channel four - Citizen Power http://www.channel4.com/learning/microsites/C/citizenpower/index2.htm In Media Matters, Citizen Power looks at the world of the media. Discover simple ways to protect yourself and your identity in our Internet Safety feature. Play games, vote on subjects and find out whats hot off the press. 41. Red Box http://www.redbox.gov.uk The Red Box is an interactive citizenship website for 7-16-year-olds from Her Majesty's Treasury, the Inland Revenue and Her Majesty's Customs and Excise. Through playing games and answering questions, students learn about tax and public spending. The site also contains background information, worksheets and lesson plans for teachers. 42. BBC Newsround http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/default.stm CBBC presents the latest news for children. Stories include sport, showbiz, world events, quizzes or games. There are also news-based lesson plans to help teachers use news in the classroom. 43. Chat Danger http://www.chatdanger.com/ Chat Danger provides advice and guidance for children and parents on how to keep safe in immoderate Internet chat rooms. 44. Nickelodeon Ask, Listen and Learn http://www.nick.com/ads/asklistenlearn/kids/home/index.jhtml? _requestid=111413 Play with the interactive body to learn how drinking alcohol affects different parts of your body. Watch a video on how alcohol changed the life of one teen forever. 45. Eco-Kids http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/ A cool site that teaches you all about the planet and its animals. Includes games, news and facts about animals, special guests, gallery of children's art, and a discussion area. 46. Beacon Street Girls http://www.beaconstreetgirls.com/ Hang out and meet the characters, get advice, play games, or download cool stuff.

Revision/Homework 47. Ask for Kids http://www.askforkids.com/ Ask for Kids is a fast, easy and kid-friendly way for kids to search online. Ask for Kids uses natural-language technology that allows kids to ask questions and perform web searches, in the same way they would ask a parent, friend or teacher.

Examination Boards 48. OCR http://www.ocr.org.uk/OCR/WebSite/docroot/index.jsp OCR is responsible to the Government as one of the UK's leading awarding bodies providing qualifications to students at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes. This website allows both teachers and candidates access to their course information. 49. AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/ AQA is one of the leading examination boards. This website provides information on all the courses AQA offer. Within their main site there is e-AQA website, which is the part for the centres (schools and colleges). It gives authorised staff direct access to information related to their centre. It is designed to provide a flexible resource that will make it easier for centres to communicate with AQA. 50. Edexcel http://www.edexcel.org.uk/home/ Edexcel website provides comprehensive information about all their qualifications. There is an Ask Edexcel part on the site where teachers, students or parents can submit a question and received an answer from the customer service team.