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Schools of Sanctuary: Learn about asylum seekers and refugees and improve your school’s welcome

28/05/2015

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Languages: English, Welsh

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Created in partnership with Schools of Sanctuary, this resource for 11-16 year olds enables learners to think about why refugees leave their homes, what challenges they face, how welcoming the UK is to those seeking asylum, and our fundamental human rights. Learners can then turn their attention to their own school and the welcome it […]

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The Nepal Earthquake

29/04/2015

4 documents

Languages: English

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On Saturday 26 April 2015, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 on the Richter scale struck the poor, landlocked and mountainous Asian state of Nepal. By 29 April 2015, the death toll in Nepal had risen to more than 5,000. This resource consists of an assembly, a slideshow presentation and an accompanying script. The assembly was […]

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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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Maths and Global Citizenship: A guide to help teach maths with a global citizenship approach

01/04/2015

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Languages: English, Welsh

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Maths can help your learners better understand different people, places and patterns in the world. Teaching it with a global angle can also give an insight into how maths can be applied and used to address and inform real-world issues. This guide includes creative ideas for how global citizenship can be utilised in core areas […]

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Water Week for Schools: Learn about and take action on water issues

26/03/2015

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Languages: English, Welsh

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This resource for 11-14 year olds provides opportunities for young people to learn and think critically about water issues, before taking informed and meaningful action themselves. Water Week can be held at any time of year, but many schools find the summer term works well. The resources have been streamlined for 2016 to enable schools […]

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Vanuatu – Cyclone Pam: Learn about Cyclone Pam and how Oxfam are responding in Vanuatu

19/03/2015

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Languages: English

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Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu on 13th March 2015. According to the latest estimates, 11 people have died and 100,000 people have been left homeless. This resource for 11-14 year olds will help learners explore why Cyclone Pam has caused such devastation, what makes people vulnerable to disasters, and how the international community respond to disasters. […]

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Close up on Climate: Join Oxfam and the Climate Coalition for a film challenge

17/03/2015

4 documents

Languages: English

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The Close-up on Climate project aims to amplify the voice of 11-16 year olds in the run-up to the Paris UN Climate Change Conference in November 2015. Young people will learn more about climate change, make a short film to communicate their ideas, and show it to their political representative. These resources will help guide […]

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Climate Challenge for 11-14 years: Explore the human impact of climate change

16/02/2015

18 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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Our Climate Challenge resources for 11–14 years old focus on the human impact of climate change: how communities around the world are being affected by climate change and how people are responding and adapting to these challenges. The activities link to a number of curricular areas including science, English and geography. Explore and develop existing […]

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Climate Challenge for 7-11 years: Explore the human impact of climate change

12/01/2015

18 documents

Languages: English

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Our Climate Challenge resources for 7–11 year olds focus on the human impact of climate change: how communities around the world are being affected by climate change and how people are responding and adapting to these challenges. The activities link to a number of curricular areas including science, English and geography. Explore and develop existing […]

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South Sudan The Unseen Emergency: Explore issues of poverty and conflict in the world’s newest country

09/01/2015

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Languages: English

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How should the international community respond when poverty and conflict combine to create a crisis? Use this resource for 11-16 year olds to learn about the “unseen emergency” in South Sudan, the world’s newest country. Use a vulnerability game and diamond nine to encourage learners to think critically and share their opinions. Raise awareness in […]

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