This resource is designed to help pupils to develop their understanding of the contributions made by black and Asian soldiers / army personnel of the Commonwealth during World War 2. It includes a PPT which includes background information about WW2 and the Commonwealth, nine biographies of black and and Asian soliders, plus details of two follow-up activities. Also, incorporated is a fascinating video produced in 1943 by the Ministry of Information which was designed to show what life was like for Caribbean people who had travelled to the UK to join the armed forces. The resource also contains comprehension worksheets to accompany each biography, differentiated biography writing frames which enable the students to write their own biographies and other worksheets to support the two-follow-up activities. View the preview page below:
The black and Asian heroes featured in this resource are:
• Learie Constantine
• Ulric cross
• James Hyde
• Billy Strachan
• Prakash Singh Chib
• Lilian Bader
• Johnny Symthe
• Noor Inayat Khan
• Yeshwant Ghadge
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This thought-provoking resource is designed to teach students about Martin Luther King Jr and why we remember him. It is ideal for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month or studying equality and civil rights or the life of significant individuals.The PPT presentation contains details of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and achievements with a range of questions to encourage discussion and deeper thinking. The resource includes two follow-up art activities. To access this further details about this resource click here.
Are you looking for resources about which explain Epiphany? Epiphany or Three Kings Day is the date used to celebrate the arrival of the wise men (also known as the Magi). This fun and informative resource is suitable for ages 6 to 11 years. It contains a PowerPoint lesson presentation which explains what Epiphany is and how it is celebrated in different countries and includes details about Three Kings Day. The PowerPoint contains ideas for two follow up activities: design a Epiphany cake or design a crown. Find more details abouut this resource here.
You may also like our Epiphany / Three Kings Day bundle featured below which includes a poem and comprehension linked to the wise men (the three kings) and a selection of accompanying activities which are useful for creating a longer unit of work.
Despite the fact that we will be unable to attend traditional Bonfire Night gatherings this year, you may still be looking for a resource to teach children about the reason we traditionally celebrate November the 5th with bonfires and fireworks. This resource explores the story of behind the saying ‘Remember, remember the 5th of November’ through analysis of the associated poem providing detail about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot. The lesson pack contains a copy of the poem; a PPT with the poem, visual images, a glossary and suggested writing activities; plus differentiated worksheets. Press here to view resource details on TES.
I am proud to have written three books for the Two Sides series published by Badger Learning. These short books are suitable for teenagers who are reluctant readers. The books explore challenging experiences such as racism, homelessness and mental health from two different perspectives. They are available from https://www.badgerlearning.co.uk/two-sides.html