| Unit | Content |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Students start the year by exploring a range of conspiracy theories, and considering how to fact-check them. This enables them to then evaluate the accuracy and veracity of news stories, and to reflect on whether fake news is a problem in the modern world. Key knowledge developed:
Key skills developed:
Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms. |
| Unit 2
| In this unit, students reflect on their own identities, and the communities to which they belong. Students then explore what a local community needs to be successful, and how communities can be inclusive of all their members. Key knowledge developed:
Key skills developed:
Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms. |
| Unit 3 | In this unit, students examine the life stories and teachings of the Buddha, Jesus and Confucius. They find out about these individuals' backgrounds and actions, and explore their main ideas. Through this, they reflect on the relevance of these figures to today's society, and on their own role models. Key knowledge developed:
Key skills developed:
Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms. |
| Unit 4 | In this unit, students learn about the effects of a range of substances, including energy drinks, alcohol and cigarettes. Students additionally practise a range of first aid techniques, and also reflect on the skills needed to manage money successfully. Key knowledge developed:
Key skills developed:
Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms. |
| Unit 5 | This unit develops students' understanding of philosophy. Students learn about a range of influential thinkers, including Plato, Descartes and Bentham, and reflect on the questions that they posed, such as the nature of reality and the definition of happiness. Key knowledge developed:
Key skills developed:
Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms. |
| Unit 6 | This unit builds on earlier CPE units on personal relationships and positive choices. Students explore the characteristics of safe, positive and healthy friendships, and consider the warning signs of an unsafe or unhealthy relationship. Students explore strategies for coping with peer pressure, staying safe online and managing anger. Key knowledge developed:
Key skills developed:
Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms. |
| Unit 7 Is it possible that a god exists? | In this unit, students explore the arguments that have been put forward around the existence, or otherwise, of a god. They explore the ideas of influential thinkers, such as Aquinas, Pascal, Paley and Dawkins, and reflect on their own responses to these. Key knowledge developed:
Key skills developed:
Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms. |
