The Guardian – Zofia Niemtus
“Steel is big news at the moment. Last week’s announcement that the Indian firm Tata wants to pull out of British steel-making, risking 15,000 jobs, came as a shock. The move has sparked fiery debates about government responsibility for business, renationalising the industry and the devastating impact that will be felt by communities that rely on steel manufacturing. The news is one way to hook your students into a discussion about steel – from how it is made to its socio-economic impact – but it’s complicated so how can you help your students understand it?.”(more)