School Resources
This section contains useful, downloadable resources to help teachers plan lessons.
The Knife City DVD dramatises the risks and consequences of carrying a knife in a way that makes an impact on teenagers. These resources can be used in the classroom to tackle issues such as knife carrying and violence and enable young people to make safe choices.
Download a copy of the DVD and the associated teaching resources by clicking on the links below.
Knife City Part 1
Knife City Part 2
Edited Version of Knife City Part 1 (without the Knife City title)
Knife City lesson plans for P7
Knife City lesson plans for S3
Knife City Quiz questions
Class Discussion Points
Shelly's Story
‘Its Jist for Protection’ is an improvised performance that allows youngsters to explore the issues and consequences associated with carrying knives. The forum theatre method of delivery encourages discussion and debate amongst pupils. For further information please contact David Meldrum at david@eastendarts.co.uk . Download a copy of the drama below -
‘Its Jist for Protection’ (56k modem)
‘Its Jist for Protection’ (256k modem)
It is important to raise awareness of the dangers of knives and to change attitudes towards the culture of violence that blights many of our communities.
You can also download sections from the Citizenship and the Law package which deals with a number of key violence related topics targeted towards specific age groups.
- Early Years Primary 3 & 4: Managing Conflict module deals with the consequences and solutions to violence and bullying.
Download module (PDF, 4Mb)
Download P3 lesson plan (PDF, 34Kb)
Download P4 lesson plan (PDF, 56Kb)
- S3: Managing Conflict: This module deals with issues such as gangs, territorialism and young peoples effects on the community.
Download module (PDF, 2Kb)
Download S3 lesson plan (PDF, 90Kb)
- S4: Managing Conflict: This module addresses the dangers of knife carrying.
Download module (PDF, 2Kb)
Download S4 lesson plan (PDF, 87Kb)
For further information or access to the complete Citizenship and the Law package please contact Inspector Pat Duffy at the Violence Reduction Unit on 0141 532 5873 or email patrick.duffy@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk
Project U-Turn is an 8 week programme working with young people who have been referred to the Youth Justice Team in South Lanarkshire as a result of their violent offending. The programme uses drama and arts to work innovatively to challenge thinking, attitudes and behaviour and increase self awareness in an effort to reduce offending.
No child in Scotland has the ambition to become a murderer – we need to fully understand why some grow up to be violent and others not.
