Lesson plans

Lyfta Time #53: Hanna in Finland

Meet Hanna in Finland and learn about emotional wellbeing.

Lyfta Time #55: Adhanom in Sweden (Secondary)

Meet Adhanom and learn about his new life in Sweden.

Lyfta Time #50: William in Peru

Meet William in Peru, and learn how he harvests honey in the rainforest.

Lyfta Time #48: Marja-Leena in Finland

Meet jewellery maker Marja-Leena at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet.

Lyfta Time #47: Jana in San Francisco, USA

Meet Jana, a fish champion in San Francisco, USA.

Lyfta Time #49: Tsehaynesh in Ethiopia (Secondary)

Meet Tsehaynesh and learn about her challenges accessing education.

Lyfta Time #51: Kootyin in Hong Kong

Meet Kootyin in Hong Kong and learn about oral histories.

Managing transition

Meet Kristos and learn about his transition to secondary school.

Family Life on Arki

Find out about the importance of family life and play for Kristos.

Trying something new

Use Arlo's experiences to inspire some writing for a school newspaper.

Neurodiversity and self expression

Consider the ways neurodiverse people may engage in self-expression.

Understanding neurodiversity and relationships

Revisit Arlo in the UK and explore neurodiversity and relationships.

Life on a Greek island (KS1)

Let's go and visit the Greek island of Arki

One school, one teacher, one child

Join Kristos for a typical day at school

Life on a Greek Island (KS2)

Visit the Greek island of Arki and meet Kristos, the island's only child.

Assembly: Expressions of faith

Explore Greek Orthodox traditions on the island of Arki, Greece.

Lyfta Time #59: Arlo in the UK

Meet Arlo in the UK who enjoys cosplay.

Assembly: Being someone else

Meet UK teen Arlo, who enjoys cosplay.

Lyfta Time #43: Kristos in Greece (1)

Let's visit Kristos who lives on the Greek island of Arki

Lyfta Time #44: Kristos in Greece (2)

Let's get to know Kristos' family on the Greek island of Arki.

Lyfta Time #46: Kristos in Greece (4)

Let's go to the Greek island of Lipsi to visit Kristos' new High School.

Lyfta Time #45: Kristos in Greece (3)

Revisit Arki in Greece and learn more about Kristos' teacher Maria.

In service of others

Meet Ahen in Indonesia, who serves others.

Greek Orthodox traditions

Explore Greek Orthodox faith and traditions.

Cognita GBWD POR (15-18) - Português

Explorar os temas de sustentabilidade, bem-estar e alimentação através de três mundos de histórias - visitaremos Peru, Alemanha e Afeganistão

Cognita GBWD POR (12-14) - Português

A lesson for Cognita's GBWD in Portuguese (ages 12-14)

Cognita GBWD ES (3-6) - Español

Averigüemos sobre la vida y la alimentación alrededor del mundo. Abrochen sus cinturones, ¡nos vamos a Perú y a Alemania!

Cognita GBWD ES (7-11) - Español

A lesson for Cognita's GBWD in Spanish (ages 7-11)

Cognita GBWD POR (7-11) - Português

Explorar os temas de sustentabilidade, bem-estar e alimentação através de três mundos de histórias - visitaremos Peru, Alemanha e Afeganistão

Cognita GBWD POR (3-6) - Português

Vamos descobrir sobre viver e comer ao redor do mundo - apertem os cintos, vamos ao Peru e à Alemanha!

Cognita GBWD ES (12-14) - Español

Explore los temas de sostenbilidad, bienestar y alimentos a través de tres mundos de historias – estaremos visitando Perú, Alemania y Afganistán

Cognita GBWD ES (15-18) - Español

Explore los temas de sostenbilidad, bienestar y alimentos a través de tres mundos de historias – estaremos visitando Perú, Alemania y Afganistán

Intercultural understanding

Meet Ahen in Indonesia and develop intercultural understanding.

Lyfta Time #58: Ahen in Indonesia

Meet Ahen in Indonesia, a spirit medium.

Change for a better community and world

A lesson to support personal statement writing (KS5 & KS4)

Cognita Global Be Well Day ENG (3-6)

Cognita Global Be Well Day Lesson for younger children (e.g. age 3-6)

Cognita Global Be Well Day ENG (12-14)

A lesson for Cognita's GBWD in English (ages 12-14)

Cognita Global Be Well Day ENG (7-11)

A lesson for Cognita's GBWD in English (ages 7-11)

Cognita Global Be Well Day ENG (15-18)

A lesson for Cognita's GBWD in English (ages 15-18)

People who inspire us: Part 2

Who are your role models? Let's find out....

People who inspire us: Part 1

Who inspires the young footballers at the Kids' Cup?

Cognita GBWD ENG - General template version (films all language options)

A lesson for Cognita's GBWD in English (ages 7-11)

Animal friends: KS1

Rabbits, dogs or horses - which are your favourite?

Assembly: YouTube for good

Find out how YouTuber Marcelo in Brazil uses social media for good.

Assembly: Careers in STEM

Learn about jobs in STEM.

Volcanoes (primary)

Meet volcanologist Pedro in La Palma, Spain.

Careers in STEM

Discover a range of career options in STEM.

The rock cycle

Learn about the geology of La Palma, Spain.