Diversity in modern Britain
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what diversity means in Britain today and how respecting people of different backgrounds makes our society fairer.
Key learning points
- Britain includes people from many ethnicities, cultures and faiths.
- Diversity makes communities richer and more interesting.
- People from all backgrounds contribute to Britain’s achievements.
- Respecting differences helps everyone feel valued and included.
Keywords
Diversity - having many different types of people together in one place or group
Community - a group of people who live, work or spend time in the same place
Celebrate - to praise someone for who they are or something they have done
Respect - treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries; for example, listening carefully and being polite, even if you disagree
Common misconception
Britain has only recently become diverse.
Britain has long been shaped by people from different backgrounds.
Teacher tip
Use examples that pupils will recognise, such as sport, music and food, to show the impact of diversity every day.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
someone from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
someone who has moved to another country, usually to live there
wrong/dishonest behaviour by important people that upsets the public
treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics
Q2.Which word is missing from this sentence? The __________ generation are the people who migrated to the UK from the Caribbean between 1948 and 1971.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.How can we reduce discrimination against women and girls?
Q5.Which law protects people from discrimination?
Q6.An seeker is someone who has had to leave their home country due to danger and is looking for protection in a different country.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
having many different types of people together in one place or group
treating others kindly, valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries
to praise someone for who they are or something they have done
Q2.Our is the people who live and work around us.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Match the start of each sentence with its correct ending.
contribute to Britain’s achievements.
everyone feel valued and included.
challenging discrimination.
everyone to learn, grow and achieve.
Q5.How can diversity make life better for everyone?
Q6.Match the sporting champion to their correct sport.
tennis
athletics
football
wheelchair racing
To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Diversity in modern Britain, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Diversity in modern Britain, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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