Inequality
- 2 videos
Rights and responsibilities
Children's rights
Rights exist to make sure everyone has the basic support they need to survive and to be treated fairly. Children up to the age of 18 have additional rights that all adults should protect.
Comparing children's rights in China and Malawi
All children around the world have the same rights. However, in some countries children are prevented from actually getting these rights.
- 2 videos
Information and influence
What is the media?
Where we get our information about the world is very important. We find out about events through print, broadcast and online media.
Freedom of the press
The right to a free press is an important part of living in a democracy. Journalists should be able to investigate and report news stories without fear of punishment or government intervention.
Balance and bias in the media
When we are reading or watching the news we should use our critical thinking skills to check that it is balanced and unbiased.
Fake news: fact or fiction?
Learn and revise fake news with this ´óÏó´«Ã½ Bitesize Scotland Modern Studies guide.
Decision making bodies
Local council services. Video
A look at the importance of local government in our daily lives.
International crises
- 2 videos
Enterprise
Role of business in society
Find out more about how a business aims to satisfy customers’ needs and wants.
Ethical issues in business
Supplying our chocolate. Video
An insight into the farming and marketing of cocoa in the Ivory Coast.
Global trade
Supplying our chocolate. Video
An insight into the farming and marketing of cocoa in the Ivory Coast.
Budget and finance
Young entrepreneur. Video
A young entrepreneur spots a gap for a dry cleaners and gets the start-up finance.