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Learn an African song in the Teso language
Published
2013
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Film
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A great, fun song to learn for an assembly, this children's song from the Teso people of Uganda is sung to warn young people against stealing grain or groundnuts (peanuts) from the granary. In the video, Helen from Uganda teaches how to sing this simple song, and there are even the words on screen! The sheets have the words and explain a little more about the song.
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Ingenious African Appropriate Technology gallery
Published
2013
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Image- Website
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Inspire your pupils with these ingenious technologies. Appropriate technology is designed to be sensitive to the environmental, social and economic aspects of the community it is intended for. The devices require fewer resources, are easier to maintain and have less environmental impact compared to techniques from mainstream technology. They are important in developing countries where elec...
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City, Town & Country: Our 21st Century Communities
Published
2012
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CD-ROM
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This CD resource for Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) has been produced by two Development Education providers, Global Education Initiatives (based in Bristol) and Cornwall Development Education.
The south west of England has pockets of urban diversity but is largely rural, and some areas are much less diverse than other parts of the UK. It can therefore be quite challenging to introduc...
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Sustainable Farming & Development in Dryland Africa
Published
2011
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- CD-ROM
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Teacher's Pack- Website
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Excellent is a charity working in rural dryland Africa to develop and apply the technology of sand dams - enabling subsistence farmers to get access to clean water and grow enough food to eat, store and sell.
This pack consists of a DVD with films and a CD-ROM with supporting teaching resources. The resources are also available online. It consist of a 6-week programme of 12 sessions, co...
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The Churki-Burki Book of Rhyme
Published
2011
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Book
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£9.99
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Churki and Burki are two sisters who lead a happy, busy life in their village with their family. They spend the day fishing in the river, driving the parrots from the corn field, harvesting fruit and vegetables, and enjoying the outdoors.
This book captures the experience of growing up as a girl in a tribal village in central India. It is beautifully illustrated by the Gond artist Durga...
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Chembakolli
Published
2011
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- Website
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ActionAid have launched a free section about Chembakolli on their website for schools. (This replaces the previous website which was available on subscription.)
Chembakolli is a village in southern India, where the Adivasi people successfully fought for their right to live on the land. The website provides free downloads and slideshows about life in Chembakolli, including homes, school,...
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Olinga's climate change game
Published
2010
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- Website
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Using this simple, fun game, case study and Powerpoint, you can help pupils to understand how climate change is already affecting families in African countries. Olinga from Uganda is an encouraging example of how using simple methods (some can be tried out in your school) and hard work can help people be more food secure for the future. At the same time, this resource will help pupils to think ...
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Images of India
Published
2010
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- CD-ROM
- Image
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£20.99
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This CD from the Geographical Association has over 130 photographs from India, each with a caption and location. They are organised into the 11 categories; each category has teacher guidance and an activity idea.
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- Community,
- Culture,
- Employment,
- Environment,
- Family,
- Food,
- Homes and Homelessness,
- Language,
- Rural,
- Transport,
- Urban
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India Map
Published
2010
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Map
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£9.99
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Produced by the Geographical Association, this A2 full-colour map of India is aimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11). It will help familiarise students with the main physical and human features of India.
On the reverse of the main map, there is a smaller outline map, plus a world map showing India's location. There is also a 'Getting to India' activity, plus suggestions for further activities...
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Rural Challenges: Case Studies from South India
Published
2009
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- DVD
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£45.00
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This DVD resource visits several communities rural commuinities in the Tamil Nadu region of India to examine causes of poverty. These include: the role of land ownership, subsistence farming, the caste system, climate, globalisation, lack of access to services and the plight of women.
The film explores the impacts of rural poverty as well as then providing positive case studies of manag...
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