This is a great geography Key Stage 4 resource as well as one that is useful for youth group settings. We live in a world in which people’s lives are linked across continents and countries. Much of our food and its ingredients travel long distances before we put it on our plate. But what do […]
Defend the Defenders of the Amazon and explore the meaning of Lent – CAFOD (2020)
Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD) ‘s 2020 lent resources focus on defending the people of the Amazon and their incredible home, linking this to the climate crisis and to the Christian celebration Lent. These resources contain: Teachers guide 2 x short introductory videos assembly power point assembly script Other campaign specific resources including an […]
International Women’s Day teaching resources – By IWS and Teach Starter
International Women’s Day and Teach Starter’s resources support teachers to encouraged students to actively engage in conversations and experiences that equip them to question stereotypes and bias, and celebrate women’s achievements. Quick and easy, yet informative and reliable classroom resources to help students learn about and explore gender-related issues. Download these incredibly useful resources to […]
MATHEMATICS AND CULTURAL INSPIRATION IN DESIGN – PiCaM
The activity supports the development of geometric understanding through the use of two dimensional shapes in cultural and religious symbolism and though their use in architecture, particularly in the use of tiling. Throughout there are opportunities for exploring how symbolic representations are underpinned by ideas and beliefs. Global citizenship competences addressed appreciate different perspectives […]
MATHEMATICAL BODIES – PiCaM – use mathematics to build group equality
This activity is designed to build a learning group where everybody matters and everyone has an equal role to play. It offers an embodied experience of multiples and factors, common multiples, primes and co-primes. Global citizenship competences addressed: positive interactions with people who are different take constructive action for social well-being communication […]
Map our world with Mathematics – challenge colonial assumptions – PiCaM
The activity explores the history of European colonisation through studying maps and globes. It considers the way in which the earth can be measured – distance, area and so on and addresses how maps as spatial representations can intentionally or otherwise mislead us in our view of the world. Global citizenship competences addressed: […]
Read for empathy – World Book Day reading list
World Book Day Activity Ideas – Oxfam
With links to the English, Geography and PSHE curricula, these activities encourage learners aged 7-14 to think critically and widen the scope of the stories they know about other people and cultures, not just on World Book Day but throughout the school year. Useful resources and web links, as well as a suggested book list, […]
We’re not so different – Let’s Stand as One Consider what we have in common with refugees
Welsh Baccalaureate: Refugees, Oxfam resources for the Global Citizenship Challenge
Use photographs, stories and facts to develop empathy and increase your learners’ understanding of the issues facing refugees. Learn more about the experiences of refugees across the world. Develop an action plan to meet the Global Citizenship Challenge whilst making a difference in your local community. Download: Activity 1: Human Connections (256kB) Think about how […]
