Why do people carry guns? What are the consequences in the UK and overseas? What are the merits to an International Arms Trade Treaty?
Every year, millions of people suffer as a result of the irresponsible global arms trade. Find ways to introduce this often sensitive subject with your students through our selection of teaching resources.
This July Arms Trade Treaty negotiations took place at the United Nations. Find out what happened: Control Arms campaign
Age: 14-16
Subject: Social studies, Global citizenship, Citizenship, Geography
This lesson introduces the topic of the international arms trade. Students begin to think about gun crime on a national level and then widen their exploration of gun use and trade internationally. The lesson concludes with students being introduced to the idea of an Arms Trade Treaty.
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Lesson plan: English (pdf) | Welsh (pdf)
Powerpoint: English | Welsh
Resource sheet 1: English (pdf) | Welsh (pdf)
Resource sheet 2: English (pdf) | Welsh (pdf)
Teachers notes: English (pdf) | Welsh (pdf)
Age group: 14+
Cost: 8.99
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