Resource bank

Planning to teach a lesson or unit on migration, immigration, emigration, multiculturalism or cultural diversity? Looking for good resources to support you? Short on time? Overwhelmed by the amount available out there and reluctant to start from scratch? We are here to help! We have searched widely and selected some of the best resources and useful websites on these themes. Use our simple search boxes to locate the right resource for you and your pupils. Please review any you’ve used and email us to recommend any others at: liberty@migrationmuseum.org.

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  • National Portrait Gallery History explainer: migration stories

    Produced byNational Portrait Gallery
    SubjectArt, Form time, History
    Age rangeKS1 (ages 5–7), KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14)
    SummaryThis video uses portraits to tell the stories of some of the people who have migrated to Britain throughout history. We discover their stories and the impact they have made. We consider some of the reasons why people migrate, and how migration shapes our everyday lives. Read more
    DescriptionThis video uses portraits to tell the stories of some of the people who have migrated to Britain throughout history. We discover their stories and the impact they have made. We consider some of the reasons why people migrate, and how migration shapes our everyday lives.Resource

  • Where is home?

    Produced byInspirate
    SubjectCitizenship, Geography, History
    Age rangeKS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
    SummaryThis online resource explores the global journey of South Asian migration to the United Kingdom. Read more
    DescriptionWhere is Home? explores the global journey of South Asian migration to the United Kingdom. Beginning with the founding of the East India Company and the eventual abolition of slavery across the British empire, Where is Home? takes you on a journey to the present day. 2022 is a momentous year for South Asian heritage, marking the 50th anniversary of the expulsion of Ugandan Asians by dictator Idi Amin Dada, and the 75th anniversary of the partition of India. These globally significant events have shaped every aspect of modern Britain. Where is Home? explores what ‘Home’ means in Britain today, whilst considering bold issues around identity, belonging, subjecthood, nationality and citizenship.Resource

  • Holocaust Memorial Day Drama Lesson Plan

    Produced byHolocaust Memorial Day Trust
    SubjectDrama, History
    Age rangeKS4 (ages 14–16)
    SummaryThis lesson for secondary school students aged 13–16 or a youth theatre group uses drama techniques to explore the life stories of people who survived the Holocaust and the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It includes drama activities based on Bertolt Brecht’s techniques, which protect the performers and allow the audience to learn about… Read more
    DescriptionThis lesson for secondary school students aged 13–16 or a youth theatre group uses drama techniques to explore the life stories of people who survived the Holocaust and the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It includes drama activities based on Bertolt Brecht’s techniques, which protect the performers and allow the audience to learn about those who survived the Holocaust and a more recent genocide.Resource

  • Taking Care of Business: Migrant Entrepreneurs and the Making of Britain Digital Exhibition

    Produced byMigration Museum
    SubjectEnglish, Form time, Geography, History, PSHE
    Age rangeKS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
    SummaryThis digital exhibition allows you to explore the stories and resources included in Taking Care of Business: Migrant Entrepreneurs and the Making of Britain. Read more
    DescriptionTaking Care of Business is an immersive exhibition at the Migration Museum shining a light on the central role that migrant entrepreneurs have played in shaping our lives – and Britain. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, the apps on our phones to the products in our homes, our lives wouldn’t be the same without migrant entrepreneurs.  So many of the brands and businesses that are most integral to our lives – from corner shops to tech giants – are the products of migration. Yet we so rarely hear this story. Explore these untold stories in our digital exhibition. Resource

  • Ordinary objects, extraordinary stories

    Produced byHolocaust Memorial Day Trust
    SubjectHistory
    Age rangeKS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
    SummaryThe website features four people affected by the Holocaust, their stories, objects and journeys. This resource gives an overview of the site, navigation and content, and ideas for using it as part of the History curriculum or to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with students. It also includes a PowerPoint presentation to share some of the site’s content in the classroom, with questions for discussion. Read more
    DescriptionThis resource gives an overview of the site, navigation and content, and ideas for using it as part of the History curriculum or to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with students. It also includes a PowerPoint presentation to share some of the site’s content in the classroom, with questions for discussion. Resource

  • Windrush Cymru: Learning resources

    Produced byAmgueddfa Cymru
    SubjectEnglish, Geography, History
    Age rangeKS2 (ages 7–11)
    SummaryThis learning resource is informed by content collected as part of Race Council Cymru’s project, Windrush Cymru – Our Voices, Our Stories, Our Histories. The themes have emerged from the stories and memories shared by participants of that project. This resource pack contains a fictional story and a factual resource: Windrush to Wales:  A fictional story based on… Read more
    DescriptionThis resource pack contains a fictional story and a factual resource: Windrush to Wales:  A fictional story based on real-life experiences. Follow the Thompson family on their journey from Jamaica to Butetown.  Windrush Cymru: Listen to the real-life stories of the Windrush families that came to Wales. Discover photographs, sound archives and themed class discussions.Resource

  • Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS school resources

    Produced byMigration Museum and Jess Nash
    SubjectCitizenship, English, Form time, Geography, History, PSHE
    Age rangeKS1 (ages 5–7), KS2 (ages 7–11)
    SummaryThis school resource was designed for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students and was inspired by the stories in the Migration Museum’s exhibition Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS. Since the NHS started 75 years ago, migration has always been central to our national health service. Without workers… Read more
    DescriptionThis school resource was designed for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students and was inspired by the stories in the Migration Museum's exhibition Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS. Since the NHS started 75 years ago, migration has always been central to our national health service. Without workers from all around the world, as doctors, nurses, porters and cleaners, the NHS would not be able to function. This school resource explores four illustrated stories of real NHS workers who migrated to Britain. This resource was designed and illustrated by Jess Nash: www.jessnash.co.ukDownload

  • Antisemitism and discrimination lesson plan

    Produced byHolocaust Memorial Day Trust
    SubjectCitizenship, Form time, PSHE, RE
    Age rangeKS4 (ages 14–16)
    SummaryThis learning resource explores antisemitism (anti-Jewish hatred) and discrimination during the Nazi era and today. The content of the lesson is designed to encourage reflection on identity-based discrimination that has taken place and continues to occur. This lesson plan is designed for Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, religious education lessons, or as a… Read more
    DescriptionThis learning resource explores antisemitism (anti-Jewish hatred) and discrimination during the Nazi era and today. The content of the lesson is designed to encourage reflection on identity-based discrimination that has taken place and continues to occur.Resource

  • Migration Museum Story Discs Activity

    Produced byMigration Museum
    SubjectArt, Citizenship, English, Form time, Geography, History, Literacy, PSHE, Travel
    Age rangeKS1 (ages 5–7), KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
    SummaryCreate your own migration story discs using our templates.   Read more
    DescriptionUse our migration story disc template to collect migration stories from your school or community. These anonymous discs show a snapshot into people's lives and their connections to migration. These can be used with children and adults alike, and this pack gives more information on the different activities you can do with the story discs. Download

  • 400 Years: Britain and India

    Produced byInspirate, Image Nova
    SubjectHistory
    Age rangeKS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
    SummaryA series of 10 short films which explore the shared history between Britain and India. The series covers key events that define this profound relationship, from the first voyage of the East India Company in 1601 through to Independence in 1947 and beyond.  Read more
    Description'400 Years: Britain and India' marks the 70th anniversary of India and Pakistan’s independence by introducing a globally accessible educational resource for future generations. Spanning over four centuries, Inspirate and Image Nova explore the shared history between Britain and India through a series of 10 short films. The series covers key events that define this profound relationship, from the first voyage of the East India Company in 1601 through to Independence in 1947 and beyond.Resource

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