Through the use of authentic archival illustrations and modern animation, these short films for secondary schools explore some of the key questions relating to UK citizenship.
They also provide a platform upon which teachers may push further classroom debate.
These resources are suitable for teaching GCSE Citizenship Studies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4 and 5 Modern Studies in Scotland.
Please note that these videos were created in 2018 and so some of the information within might be out of date. For example, the Welsh Assembly changed to Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament in 2020.
British law and the constitution. video
An animated overview of the foundation of British law and the constitution.
What is political power? video
A summary of the key aspects of political power, including the history, forms and ideas that make and maintain it.
Citizenship and politics in Northern Ireland. video
An animated summary of citizenship in Northern Ireland, including national identity and the independence movements.
Citizenship and politics in Scotland. video
An animated summary of citizenship in Scotland, including national identity and the relationship with the European Union.
Citizenship and politics in Wales. video
An animated summary of citizenship in Wales, including national identity and Wales' relationship with the European Union.
Dinasyddiaeth a Gwleidyddiaeth yng Nghymru. video
Ffilm animeiddiedig fer yn crynhoi materion dinasyddiaeth a pha mor berthnasol ydyn nhw i Gymru.
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Magna Carta. video
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