Get the Send My Friend to School '08 lesson plans here. They include a range of interesting activities suited to a variety of learners. They are aimed at 8-14 year olds but can be adapted to challenge older pupils.
And make sure you have got your pack for the World's Biggest Lesson.
There are three main groups of lessons which tie in with this year's campaign:
Explore why education is important, what we need to do well in it, and what happens if we miss out on the chance to go to school.
The aim of these lessons is to help pupils explore their own attitudes and experiences of education and to understand that education is a basic human right for all.
Education, Education, Education
An exploration of what education means to us Age 8+
Education Cake
What are the key ingredients for helping us to learn well at school? Ages 8-14
Consequences
An activity exploring the effects of missing out on an education Age 8+
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Find out which children are most likely to be missing out on the chance to go to school and why. The majority are girls; half live in areas affected by war and conflict and over a third have a disability.
The aim of the lessons is to look at the difference that education makes and the reasons why so many children don't have the opportunity to go to school.
Missing Out!
Explore the reasons why so many children can't go to school Age 8+
Girls Allowed!
A role-play exploring why girls are less likely to receive an education Age 11+
An Education in Sight
Activities looking at the needs of blind and visually impaired students Age 8+
For this lesson you will also need to read Nabirye's story
Education and Conflict
A closer look at how conflict impairs access to education Age 8-14
For this lesson you will also need Pedro and Eduardo's stories
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Explore how we can take action to change things especially through campaigning and influencing.
The aim of these lessons is to develop political literacy among students, as well as communication and planning skills.
They provide a useful introduction to working with your MP and understanding their role in the political process.
Education for All: Who has the Power?
An exploration of who can make a difference Age 8+
Back to School for Your MP/MEP
Find out more about the role of your MP and/or MEP and how to influence them to take action Age 8-14
Thinking about campaigning
Why people campaign and what makes a successful campaign Age 11+
