On this page you’ll find all the resources we’ve developed to support the I’m a Medic activity.
- How it works ❯
An introduction to the activity.
- Step-by-step: Booking a live Chat ❯
Instructions for how to book a live Chat with healthcare workers for your class.
- Full Teacher Guidance ❯
Our full guidance for teachers. Includes how to prepare for your live Chat, and how to get the most out of the activity.
- Lesson plans ❯
Deepen your students’ engagement with their live Chat with our 2 preparatory lessons.
Additional materials to go with the lesson plans ❯
- Get parents and carers involved ❯
Involve parents and carers in what you are doing in school, by promoting the extra after-school live Chats.
- Visit the Staffroom ❯
The staffroom is a space for teachers to chat with the I’m a Medic team, ask questions about the event, and test the live Chat. The staffroom is open 9am to 5pm, weekdays when Zones are running. You must be logged in.
Additional materials to go with the lesson plans
Lesson 1: “Exploring the NHS”
- Activity 1: NHS Health Careers Website ❯
- Activity 2: NHS Services Quiz worksheet available as an interactive activity or worksheet to print. You may find not all services fit perfectly into one category. Our “best-fit” answers are here and on the interactive activity.
- Activity 3: NHS 70 Illness / Injury cards and Table graphics
Lesson 2: “Meet the Healthcare Workers”
- Starter: Roles in your zone sheets – Mental Health Zone or Primary Care Zone
- Activity 1: Lesson 2 – online Drag & Drop list or cards to print.
- Activity 2: Printed copies of each of the healthcare workers’ profiles (find these on your Zone).
- Homework: Step into the NHS schools competition. See the teacher booklet for more information and show students the video at this page.
Additional resources: Knowing your NHS toolkit
In celebration of the 70th birthday of the NHS, NHS England and NHS Improvement have produced an activity plan to help young people understand NHS services. It can be used alongside I’m a Medic — download the toolkit and find other resources here.
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