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Get Into Film with On the Way to School: Use film to learn and communicate about the barriers stopping children from going to school

26/08/2015

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Languages: English

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Created in partnership with Into Film, this resource for 11-16 year olds explores the barriers that still prevent many children from receiving an education. Young people are supported to learn about the inequalities denying millions of children access to education, organise their own screening of the documentary film On the Way to School and produce […]

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Children’s Rights: Develop English skills with 8-11 year olds

19/06/2015

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Languages: English, Welsh

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Improve your learners’ English skills while making the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child relevant and interesting. This popular resource for ages 8-11 was revised and updated in June 2015 to support the English curricula in England, Scotland and Wales. These materials include real-life case studies from Syria, Uganda and Sierra Leone, as […]

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If I Were President… Learning resources for ages 7-14

21/04/2015

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Languages: English

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Presidents have both power and responsibility. This resource for 7-14 year olds shares photographs and quotations from children living in Mukuru slum in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. Ten children were asked: “What would you do if you were president for the day?” Learners in the UK can explore the stories from Mukuru and consider how […]

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Everyone Counts: A maths resource for 8-12 year olds comparing Young Lives around the world

26/09/2014

23 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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Recently updated, Everyone Counts supports key elements of the maths curriculum with real-life statistics and stories. Using data from Young Lives about children living in Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam, learners will develop their skills and understanding of topics such as time and data handling. Use role play to explore children’s lives Convert between miles […]

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Syria: A Children’s Crisis? Learn about the crisis and think critically about who is affected

23/08/2013

6 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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The conflict in Syria has internally displaced 4.25 million Syrians and 1.9 million refugees have fled to neighbouring countries, including Jordan and Lebanon. This is the fastest growing refugee crisis in the world; a crisis that currently threatens to outstrip its humanitarian response. This resource for 11-16 year olds outlines the impact of the crisis […]

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Nelson Mandela: Help learners explore the difference between fact, fiction and opinion

28/09/2007

6 documents

Languages: English

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Explore the life of Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) and the differences between biography and autobiography. Use this resource for 7-11 year olds to support speaking and listening, and develop critical reading and writing skills. Discuss the difference between explicit and implicit points of view, as well as the differences between first and third person narration. Owing […]

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Developing Rights: A resource for ages 11-14 exploring rights around the world

28/09/2007

12 documents

Languages: English

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Why are rights important? This resource will help your class to think about the place of rights in their own lives, and see how young people from around the world are claiming theirs. Useful for exploring issues such as equality, the right to education, and the balance between rights and responsibilities, the activities also use […]

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Philosophy for Children: Facilitating philosophical and critical thinking and discussion

12/09/2007

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Languages: English

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Philosophy for Children (P4C) gives teachers the opportunity to use Oxfam’s work as a stimulus for critical thinking and creative, learner led discussion. Developed in collaboration with SAPERE, the Society for Advancing Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education, this guide provides some useful guidance on using P4C in the classroom.

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Explore Success Stories in Sierra Leone: A cross-curricular resource for ages 11-16

12/09/2007

11 documents

Languages: English

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This cross-curricular resource for 9-16 year olds can be used as a classroom activity or whole school assembly. Learners are introduced to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which aim to reduce poverty. Through exploring short case studies and photos from Sierra Leone, learners assess progress towards the MDGs as well as the importance of development […]

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Global Citizenship: Activities for Ages 7-11

12/09/2007

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Languages: English

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Try these classroom activities on global citizenship themes for learners aged 7-11. Build an understanding of social justice, equality and sustainability within the existing curriculum. Support learners to recognise how interconnected our world is and the importance of challenging stereotypes. Help develop an awareness of events occurring in the world and how we can all […]

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