The Day Explorer
The Day and The Day Explorer are topical current affairs resources for use in subject lessons, form time discussions and more. Covering KS1 through KS5, their resources encourage students to think for themselves and understand their studies in a real-world context. Every article comes complete with follow-on activities and discussion points.
Resource: The Day Explorer_Medals for sport, health and community heroes
Title: KS2 debate: Is it a good idea to celebrate individuals?
Description: Topical primary lesson. Engaging debate for Citizenship, PSHE, form time. Use the article and follow-on activities for relevant discussion and debate. Includes word watch, homework activities and discussion points.
Age range: Key Stage 2 - Key Stage 3.
Resource: The Day Explorer_Learning to love life in lockdown
Title: KS2 debate: Are occasional lockdowns a good idea?
Description: Coronavirus / COVID-19 primary lesson. Topical, engaging debate for Citizenship, PSHE, form time. Use the article and follow-on activities for relevant discussion and debate. Includes word watch, homework activities and discussion points.
Age range: Key Stage 2 - Key Stage 3.
Resource: The Day Explorer_Veteran raises millions for the NHS
Title: KS2 debate: Should we all be following Captain Tom’s example?
Description: Coronavirus / COVID-19 primary lesson. Topical, engaging debate for Citizenship, PSHE, form time.Use the article and follow-on activities for relevant discussion and debate. Includes word watch, homework activities and discussion points.
Age range: Key Stage 2 - Key Stage 3.
Resource: The Day Explorer_Helping the NHS
Title: KS1-2 cartoon discussion: helping the NHS
Description:Coronavirus / COVID-19 primary lesson. Topical, engaging cartoon for Citizenship, PSHE, form time. Download or print the cartoon slides for relevant discussion and debate about the NHS and volunteering. Includes pictures, characters and discussion points. Suitable for KS1 and adaptable for more advanced discussions at KS2.
Age range: Key Stage 1-2.
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The Day Home
A free, daily newsletter for parents and guardians at home with children, helping to enrich learning with real-life knowledge and skills. The Day & The Day Explorer launched this newsletter because of the many parents and guardians who have contacted for help in recent weeks. Their purpose has always been to set young people on the path to exploring the real world and thinking for themselves, making their own connections between the academic syllabus and the thrilling and challenging arena that awaits them beyond school.
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