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 write to our head of learning and partnerships to recommend any others at emily@migrationmuseum.org.

No Turning Back – schools resources

Produced by	Migration Museum Project
Subject	Citizenship, English, Geography, History
Topics/keywords	-
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16)
Summary	A range of self-directed activities for school trips to the exhibition, encompassing KS3 and KS4 resources co-designed with teachers for before your visit and to follow up in the classroom afterwards. Read more
Description	Our new exhibition No Turning Back: Seven Migration Moments That Changed Britain focuses on seven pivotal moments when migration shaped the history of Britain. We are coordinating a range of workshops and self-directed activities for school trips to the exhibition. Below you will find KS3 and KS4 resources co-designed with teachers for before your visit and to follow up in the classroom afterwards. Whilst these resources cater for KS3 and 4, we are also working with year 5 and 6 pupils so please also get in touch if you are a KS2 teacher. We welcome your feedback on these resources. Click here to view and download resources	Download Resource

Migration Museum Project scheme of work

Produced by	Migration Museum Project
Subject	Citizenship, History
Topics/keywords	Caribbean immigration, Commonwealth, EU, Huguenots, Identity, Immigration, Irish, Jews, Romans
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14)
Summary	This scheme of work created by the Migration Museum Project and teachers covers 6 main migration ‘moments’ in British history. To download the powerpoints and the supporting worksheets follow this link. Read more
Description	7 Powerpoints and supporting worksheets and activities	Resource

Our Migration Story

Produced by	The Runnymede Trust, with Universities of Cambridge and Manchester and the Arts and Humanities Research Council
Subject	History
Topics/keywords	academics, communities, Early and Medieval, GCSE, Imperial, Industrial, Migration, modern
Age range	KS4 (ages 14–16)
Summary	This website draws on the research of over 60 historians based in universities and historical institutions and presents the often untold stories of the generations of migrants who came to and shaped the British Isles. While this website is primarily designed to support teachers and students studying migration to Britain, its aim is to be… Read more
Description	Website in four time period categories	Resource

England’s Immigrants 1330 – 1550

Produced by	National Archives
Subject	Citizenship, Geography, History, PSHE
Topics/keywords	aliens, database, Diversity, Immigration, Medieval, Migration
Age range	KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	Various sets of introductory powerpoints produced for primary and secondary pupils by teachers as part of the teacher scholar programme hosted by University of York and the National Archives. These lessons introduce pupils to the results of the research project into medieval immigration using extensive government records from the time. Read more
Description	4 sets of powerpoints, divided by age.	Resource

Objects in Focus

Produced by	Jewish Museum
Subject	Geography, History, RE
Topics/keywords	Art, History, Holocaust, Judaism, Migration, Refugees
Age range	KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14)
Summary	The learning team at the Jewish Museum have chosen objects from the museum’s collection for your students to focus on in the classroom. Each of the objects relate to one of their four Learning Strands – Discovering Judaism, Exploring Migration History, Investigating the Holocaust and Revealing Arts. Guide your students through describing and analysing the significance… Read more
Description	Website with downloadable resources	Resource

They Came Because They Had To

Produced by	Amnesty International
Subject	Citizenship, English, Geography, PSHE
Topics/keywords	-
Age range	-
Summary	A quiz, story and role play that is designed to get students thinking about forced migration. Read more
Description	Classroom resources and additional materials.	Resource

You Tube Video: BBC Europe: Why Now?

Produced by	BBC
Subject	Citizenship, Geography, PSHE
Topics/keywords	-
Age range	-
Summary	2 minute video which addresses the question, why now? Thousands of Syrian refugees have travelled to Europe, fleeing war in their country and seeking somewhere safe to live. The civil war has been raging in Syria for a long time, but the numbers of refugees heading to Europe has increased substantially over the past year. Read more
Description	Education	Resource

Programme – Exodus: Our Journey

Produced by	BBC
Subject	Citizenship, Geography, History, PSHE
Topics/keywords	-
Age range	-
Summary	Three BBC episodes detailing the lives of individuals making the perilous journey from the Middle East to Europe. The production team gave camera phones to the people attempting to reach Europe, escaping war, poverty and persecution. They were prepared to film where regular film crews could not go, e.g. on the inflatable dinghies crossing from… Read more
Description	Education	Resource

Against All Odds

Produced by	UNHRC
Subject	Geography, PSHE
Topics/keywords	Education, History, Migration
Age range	KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14)
Summary	Interactive online game where the student takes on the role of a refugee, making difficult decisions in order to keep themselves and their family safe. There are additional resources for teachers to guide discussion as students play this game. Read more
Description	Online game	Resource

Queens of Syria: Classroom Resources

Produced by	British Council
Subject	Citizenship, English, PSHE
Topics/keywords	Education, Migration, Theatre
Age range	KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14)
Summary	Resources tied to the critically acclaimed Queens of Syria theatre production. Through looking at the play’s script along with maps, photographs and video testimony, students explore the impact of the Syrian crisis on the lives of women. Read more
Description	Lesson resources and activities.	Resource