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Life Stuff subscribers can access the following range of interactive resources:
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|  | 36 articles, 6 interactive activities, 6 quizzes and polls explore UK government and politics in depth | | 12 top quality interactive games and activities, supporting Citizenship, PSHE and Careers | | 50+ printable pages of teacher's resources and worksheets | | 350+ printable pages of programme notes for all 46 programmes being broadcast as part of the Life Stuff TV series |
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Students discover that governments are not all the same and that countries have different ideas about how they should work and how much power they should have over people's lives. Six articles and the Global Connections game explore political systems around the world.
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Students learn about national government, the cabinet, taxes, House of Commons, House of Lords, MPs, constituencies and what we can do if the government is doing a bad job. Six articles and the Tax Trouble game explore the issues.
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Students learn that laws help people sort out disagreements, protect people from dangerous situations and allow people to live their lives. Laws don't stay the same; as life changes, so do laws. Laws reflect the society in which we live. Six articles and the Law Maker game explore the topics.
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Students find out about Scottish Parliament, that there are national assemblies for Wales and Northern Ireland and what issues are dealt with by local government. Six articles and the People Power game explore regional and local government in depth.
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Students learn about free press in the UK, media influence and control over our lives, regulations on the media and how the media has influence over the government by going where most people can't go. Six articles and the Spin Doctor game explore the issues.
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Students learn about general elections, campaigning, political parties, party manifestos, party political broadcasts, proportional representation and first past the post. Six articles and the Next Election game explore election and political parties in depth.
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Explore an interactive map to find out about human rights violations around the world. Countries covered include Russia, USA, South Africa, Serbia, Colombia, and Israel.
The subscription version has 12 countries, each with case studies, background, and key event information.
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An interactive musical timeline that explores immigration to the UK from 6500 BC to the present day. Students discover the benefits immigrants have brought to UK. Over 35 topics are covered including Roman occupation, the origins of fish and chips, the HMS Windrush and Bhangra music.
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Students take a journey in a virtual car and improve their knowledge of the law along the way. Five articles address a range of key issues including pollution, public transport, tax, speeding, protesting and drink driving. Quizzes test users knowledge as they progress on their journey.
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Take a character shopping in a virtual town. There are 8 locations to explore including the supermarket, corner shop, coffee shop, charity shop, and farm. Topic areas include rights and responsibilities, globalisation, fair trade and organic foods.
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Students participate in the game playing the role of Hari, a newcomer to the town. Help Hari and his mates in this interactive simulation game that deals with racism and bullying.
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Students play this fun game to find out what they need to know about the health risks associated with unprotected sex. 17 sexual health topics are covered including contraception, STIs, HIV, love, relationships, and pregnancy. The full version has 15 levels to play.
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Meet Jake and Chi and discover their hang-ups as they prepare for their first date. Agony aunt Donna gives some serious advice. 11 topics are covered including eating disorders, cosmetic surgery, relationships, acne, personal hygiene, piercing, and the media portrayal of the body.
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Drugs usage is increasing, and young people are at risk if they don't know the facts. Students play a game of chance using a virtual character. Topics include tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, speed, ecstasy, heroin, ketamine, and LSD. Students learn strategies for coping with peer pressure.
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From exam madness to getting ditched by their first love, at some point in their school career, students will have to deal with stress. Students chat to Smu who helps them to complete a questionnaire that identifies some of the causes, symptoms, and strategies for coping with stress.
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Students visit a variety of virtual work environments, read case studies about real people, and take quizzes that test their knowledge of the world of work. Areas covered include finding a job, health and safety, work experience and interview technique.
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This personality test helps students identify what types of careers may be suitable based on their skills, interests and personality. Whether it is working outdoors, care work, or retail, this activity will help students narrow the choices available.
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When teenagers were asked what they needed to learn more about in schools, money management came top of the list, even ahead of sex education! This simulation game helps students manage their personal finances.
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