A booklet about extremism has been produced by students in Pendle.
Pupils at Marsden Heights Community College, Nelson, have produced An Idiots Guide to Extremism', which aims to help children understand what extremism is.
The booklet includes definitions of extremism, causes of extremism, and the media's views of extremism.
The scheme was organised by interfaith community group, Building Bridges Pendle, which decided to work with the schools to try and break down racial barriers within the community. Some 16 pupils from Marsden Heights and Pendle Vale College, Nelson, formed a group called Pendle Voices'.
Marsden Heights head-teacher Mike Tull said: "Building Bridges approached us about the project.
"The project started about two months ago and the children have been meeting up once a week to discuss the project."
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Year 10 student Rosie Butler, 15, said: "I've really enjoyed taking part in the project.
"I think that it is really important that we learn about different cultures.
"It is a multi-cultural school and we all get on really well, but the issues affect us in our community and it is important that we learn about them."
Salim Jogi, interfaith development officer from Building Bridges, said: "The aim of the booklet is to try and help children understand what extremism is, and to break down racial stereotypes."
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