key_stages: Key Stage 3 (Age 11-14)

My Boyfriend Gave Me Herpes

A young woman with herpes talks about how she caught the infection from her boyfriend and how his lack of understanding affected their relationship and her confidence.

My Boyfriend Gave Me Herpes

Video length - 04.23

Published date - Aug 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Alternative Spirituality And Peace

Psychic Nina Ashby explains her respect for faith, her opposition to religious doctrines, her view of her talents and how she uses them.

Alternative Spirituality And Peace

Video length - 02.36

Published date - Aug 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Downloadable resources

GM Foods: Saviour Or Destroyer?

Kirtana Chandrasekaran and Colin Merrit argue the pros and cons of GM food production.

GM Foods: Saviour Or Destroyer?

Video length - 04.09

Published date - Jul 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Immigration Affects Us All

A member of the Labour Party, the Conservative Party and the British National Party are interviewed about their views on immigration in this country.

Immigration Affects Us All

Video length - 04.09

Published date - Jul 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

I Want To Know My Neighbours

Stu goes on a quest to get to know his neighbours, and attempts to find out why people shy away from getting to know each other and forming a community. His neighbours share their fears, where they believe the issue lies and share their experiences of their community and neighbours.

I Want To Know My Neighbours

Video length - 03.33

Published date - Jul 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Not Just a Girl Problem

Tom, who has suffered from anorexia, discusses why he became anorexic. He highlights the dangers of associating the disease exclusively with women.

Not Just a Girl Problem

Video length - 04.30

Published date - Jul 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Downloadable resources

Young and Buddhist

Chris describes a type of Buddhism called Nichiren Daishonin, which teaches the power of chanting and meditation, rather than requiring followers to give up entirely on worldly pleasures.

Young and Buddhist

Video length - 04.26

Published date - Jul 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Gay & Married

A South Asian Muslim talks about the trauma of realising he was gay in a community that rejected homosexuality.

Gay & Married

Video length - 03.12

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Nature Vs Nurture

A psychologist discusses whether homosexuality is something you’re born with or something that it is socially conditioned. He covers the idea of a “gay gene” and the history of homosexuality. The film also features interviews with members of the public regarding their views on the topic.

Nature Vs Nurture

Video length - 04.31

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Downloadable resources

Robot Love

Dr David Levy thinks that human-robot relationships and even marriage are part of our future. But what do young people think? Vox pops on whether we can see ourselves dating robots.