Learning objectives
- To begin to understand the risks associated with gambling
National curriculum
- PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for PSHE: Living in the wider world > L23. about the risks involved in gambling; different ways money can be won or lost through gambling-related activities and their impact on health, wellbeing and future aspirations and L22. about risks associated with money (e.g. money can be won, lost or stolen) and ways of keeping money safe
Success criteria
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Attention grabber
Main event
Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support: Can be grouped together and focus on answering just the first three questions when discussing Sam’s dilemma.
Pupils working at greater depth: Can be challenged to consider what people might find attractive about gambling and the risks associated with it.