The introduction to TOK unit provides an overview of the course, looks at the two final assessment tasks, and considers the nature of knowledge and truth.
The 5 lessons are presented on a Padlet, together with a unit outline, assessment tracker, faculty email and presentation, and briefing paper. Important note: the 2026-27 version of the unit is coming very soon!
Classic TOK 2026-27: free sample lessons
The Classic TOK lessons and support material enable you to deliver the course in a traditional way, directly via the core and optional themes, and the areas of knowledge, all conveniently presented on padlets.
The classroom-ready lessons have been fully updated for 2026-27, with a new design, learning activities, real-world examples, and extensive suggestions for AI-tasks. Access is for faculty members of the site only.
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