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Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education


Legal and Illegal Drugs

Legal and Illegal Drugs

Miniclips: Drugs – Better Informed, Better Prepared

Did you know that there are such things as legal and illegal drugs? This Miniclip explores the difference between the two, the risks and dangers that come with either type and why you should always be careful not to misuse them.
Alcohol

Alcohol

Miniclips: Drugs – Better Informed, Better Prepared

Alcohol is a drug, even if your parents can buy it at the supermarket. The Miniclip explains what drinking alcohol does to someone’s body, the risks there are for drinking too much and why alcohol is especially dangerous for young people.
Cigarettes and Vapes

Cigarettes and Vapes

Miniclips: Drugs – Better Informed, Better Prepared

Vapes may smell nice, but they have nicotine in them just like cigarettes do. The Miniclip explains the dangers of smoking and what nicotine can do to our bodies, our minds and even the people around us.
Drugs, Peer Pressure and Finding Help

Drugs, Peer Pressure and Finding Help

Miniclips: Drugs – Better Informed, Better Prepared

If someone told you that vaping was cool, would you trust them? The Miniclip explores where you might hear information about using substances and helps you figure out who you can ask, who you can trust and how you can make the right decisions.
Spend, Save or ...?: Developing Money Habits

Spend, Save or ...?: Developing Money Habits

Miniclips: Finance and Me

Whether it be buying tickets to see a band, a new gaming console or a birthday gift for grandma, once a person starts earning money, they start making big plans for it. This program takes the confusion out of budgeting by comparing the saving...Show More
What’s It Worth?: Making Financial Decisions

What’s It Worth?: Making Financial Decisions

Miniclips: Finance and Me

Is the price of an item the same as its value? A thesaurus may think so, but an economist would not. While an item’s price may indicate its value financially, there are many more non-financial factors that contribute to its overall value to an...Show More
Making Money: Income and the Role of Work

Making Money: Income and the Role of Work

Miniclips: Finance and Me

People doing work are all around us, and countless more worked to make, transport and sell the clothing that you’re wearing, the chair you’re sitting on and the screen you’re watching. But why do people work? And is it only about money?...Show More
From Barter to Banks: Introduction to Money

From Barter to Banks: Introduction to Money

Miniclips: Finance and Me

Money means different things to different people. Historical context, geographic location, cultural beliefs and family values all play a part in shaping an individual’s relationship to money and how they use it. Using relatable examples and...Show More
But I Really Need It!: Introduction to Needs and Wants

But I Really Need It!: Introduction to Needs and Wants

Miniclips: Finance and Me

To a toddler eyeing off a snack bar at the checkout, a need and a want are indistinguishable. But as we grow more rational, needs and wants become more defined. This program looks at needs and wants from an economic perspective with clear-cut...Show More
Can We Go Shopping?: Me as a Consumer

Can We Go Shopping?: Me as a Consumer

Miniclips: Finance and Me

For better or worse, we all live in a consumerist society. This comes with great conveniences and choices, and devastating environmental and social consequences. The choices we make as a consumer have far-reaching impacts. But how do we make...Show More
Inside My Lunchbox: Choices and Effects

Inside My Lunchbox: Choices and Effects

Miniclips: Finance and Me

Consumers today are blessed (or baffled) with more choice than ever before, not the least of which when it comes to packing a school lunchbox. Cost, nutrition, taste, convenience and culture all impact the choice of foods that a student brings to...Show More
Money Matters

Money Matters

BBC Bitesize: Citizenship (7–11)

Why does money matter? Money is used to pay for things we need such as bills and food. It's also used to pay for the things that we want, but don't necessarily need.
Falling Out

Falling Out

The Moodies

Join Aaron and the Moodies as they encounter a new situation when playing football. Sometimes people act in ways that can affect others - explore how Aaron tries to help.
Saying Sorry

Saying Sorry

The Moodies

Join Aaron and the Moodies as they encounter a situation where Aaron has upset his friend but doesn't know how to say sorry. What options will he choose?
Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

The Moodies

Join Aaron and the Moodies as they encounter a new situation when friends don't do what you expect. Explore Aaron's options - what should he do?
Saying No

Saying No

The Moodies

Join Aaron and the Moodies as they encounter a new situation when playing football. Sometimes people act in ways that can affect others - explore how Aaron tries to help.
Losing Out

Losing Out

The Moodies

Join Aaron and the Moodies as they encounter a losing situation on sports day. Aaron is angry but what can he do to feel better?
Trying New Things

Trying New Things

The Moodies

Join Aaron and the Moodies as they encounter a new situation in the park. It can be scary when facing new things - explore Aaron's options together.
Making Friends

Making Friends

The Moodies

Join Aaron and the Moodies as they encounter a new situation - starting a new class. New situations can be very scary - what can Aaron do?
Making Mistakes

Making Mistakes

The Moodies

Join Aaron and the Moodies as they encounter a situation where Aaron doesn't get the grades he expects. Aaron is upset but what can he do to improve and try again?
Why Have a Bank Account?

Why Have a Bank Account?

Finance 101 for Kids

Malik loses his money AGAIN!! Jamal helps him explore the reasons why a bank account might be a good idea but Malik has some questions: What is Interest? What type of bank account to you need? How do you get your money back out?
What Is a Pension?

What Is a Pension?

Finance 101 for Kids

Jamal's Gran is a very busy lady - out spending her pension. But Jamal has some questions: What exactly is a pension? Why do you need a pension? How do you get a pension?
Interest Rates

Interest Rates

Finance 101 for Kids

Jamal's grandad makes him pay some 'chocolate interest' but Jamal has some questions. What is interest? Are there different types of interest? When do you pay interest?
What Is an Investment?

What Is an Investment?

Finance 101 for Kids

Jamal explores how he might invest his money but he has some questions first. What is an investment? How do you make investments? What is the reason for investment?
Why Is Budgeting Important?

Why Is Budgeting Important?

Finance 101 for Kids

Jamal goes shopping and wants to spend some money. He explores the idea of budgeting. What is budgeting? Why is it important?