This lesson plan explores issues around army recruitment.  It has been devised for Citizenship Key Stage 4 and can easily be adapted for other subjects and settings.  Please help us to improve the materials by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your feedback or queries.

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Learning outcomes

1. An outline understanding of life as a soldier, including the pros and cons
2. Understand and speak about ethical issues involved in recruiting young people from age 16 into the armed forces
3. Ability to deconstruct a TV advertisement
4. Bring critical awareness to an important social issue

Lesson resources

• Lesson plan
• Powerpoint
• Video clip
• Students worksheet

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