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.

The Tape Letters

Produced by	Tape Letters England & Tape Letters Scotland
Subject	English, Form time, History
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	The Tape Letters project shines light on the practice of recording and sending messages on cassette tape as a mode of communication by Pakistanis who migrated and settled in the UK between 1960-1980. The Tape Letters project includes learning resources, digital exhibition, podcast, poetry booklet and much more. Read more
Description	The seven lessons are designed around the principle that the voices of the British-Pakistani community should be central to every lesson. The outcome of these learning resources is for students to complete their own oral history interview and reflect on it. Throughout the unit, a range of skills associated with oral history are embedded in the lessons to support students in conducting their own interviews.	Resource

How is internal migration changing cities?

Produced by	Royal Geographical Society
Subject	Geography
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	This podcast, with Professor Michael Collyer, discusses why people move and how this movement is changing cities. Read more
Description	By 2050, it is estimated that the number of people living in urban areas in Africa and Asia will have doubled to 5.2 billion. Most of this urban growth will be from internal migrants. In this podcast we hear from Professor Michael Collyer, Principal Investigator on the Society’s research programme, Migrants on the margins. We discuss why people move, and how this movement is changing cities.	Resource

Migrants on the Margins

Produced by	Royal Geographical Society
Subject	Geography
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	These resources explore four cities, Colombo, Dhaka, Harare and Hargeisa, to look into the movement of migrants to informal settlements. Read more
Description	The vast majority of global population growth between now and 2050 will take place in cities in Africa and Asia. But, while ever larger groups of people live within urban areas, many are excluded from the benefits of urban life. This movement of migrants to informal settlements, on the margins of rapidly growing cities, are some of the least studied, yet most important patterns of migration worldwide. Migrants on the margins, brings together research into migration and urbanisation to investigate four cities in Africa and Asia: Colombo, Dhaka, Harare and Hargeisa to explore these issues.	Resource

Stories of Jewish Migration

Produced by	UCL Special Collections
Subject	History
Age range	KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	Free digital resources for GCSE students about Jewish migration Read more
Description	These free digital resources are aimed at helping the teaching of migration in GCSE History. The resources explore journeys made by Jewish people just before, during and immediately after the Second World War, through primary sources and short films.	Resource

Coming to England – An Inspiring True Story Celebrating the Windrush Generation Teaching Notes

Produced by	The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education and Macmillan Children's Books
Subject	English, History
Age range	KS1 (ages 5–7), KS2 (ages 7–11)
Summary	These teaching notes support KS1 & KS2 to engage with the Coming to England and the story of the Windrush, in both English and History. Read more
Description	Created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the publication of Coming To England, these teaching notes support primary school students to engage with the text. The book offers a range of opportunities to work across the History curriculum as well as in English sessions, giving children the chance to explore historical knowledge in greater depth and practise key skills in the context of a high quality and engaging text which brings the time period to life.	Download

UNHCR: Teaching About Refugees And Migrants

Produced by	UNHCR
Subject	English, Form time, Geography, PSHE
Age range	KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	This resource is an introduction to refugees, migrants, internationally displaced persons and asylum seekers, and the differences between them. It includes animations, teaching sheets and debate questions. Read more
Description	This UNHCR resource can be used an introduction to the topic of migration and refugees. The animations, teaching sheets and debate questions, along with other links, can be used by secondary students to understand the topic and develop critical thinking skills.	Resource

7 Videos Guaranteed To Change The Way You Think About Refugees

Produced by	UNHCR
Subject	Citizenship, Film, Form time, Media, PSHE
Age range	KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	UNHCR have collected these short videos, all designed to change the way we view refugees and put ourselves in their shoes. Read more
Description	These short videos all use film to create empathy and compassion for refugees by 'putting ourselves in their shoes'. These videos shift the debate away from refugee statistics and create connections through common experiences and increase understanding of what refugees are experiencing.	Resource

Seeking Refuge

Produced by	BBC
Subject	Citizenship, Form time, Media, PSHE
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16)
Summary	A series of five animated stories exploring the lives of young people who have sought refuge in the UK. Read more
Description	A BAFTA winning series of five animated stories giving a unique insight into the lives of young people who have sought refuge in the UK, told by the children themselves. These powerful and moving films explore themes such as separation and persecution - as well as adapting to a new life in Britain - in a way that is accessible for younger viewers.	Resource

How To Have Well Informed Conversations About Asylum

Produced by	City of Sanctuary
Subject	Citizenship, English, Form time, Geography, History, Literacy, Media, PSHE
Age range	KS1 (ages 5–7), KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	This online resource answers many of the questions people have about refugees and those seeking sanctuary, helping to combat common misconceptions. Read more
Description	Talking about the asylum process can be tough. Entrenched political scapegoating and the divisive nature of culture wars means the truth is often twisted or lost entirely. Talking about it is tough, but it is also vital. If we are to build a fairer, kinder asylum system, we the quiet majority need to break the silence and speak up. To help you with these courageous conversations, City of Sanctuary are here to set the record straight…	Resource

Digital Exhibition: ‘Beware this Poison’: Fighting Fascism in 1970s Britain

Produced by	The Wiener Holocaust Library
Subject	History
Age range	KS4 (ages 14–16)
Summary	This digital exhibition draws on The Wiener Holocaust Library’s unique collections of materials on post-war fascism and anti-fascism. Read more
Description	This digital exhibition, ‘Beware this Poison’: Fighting Fascism in 1970s Britain, explores the struggle over immigration, race, and national identity in 1970s Britain by drawing on The Wiener Holocaust Library's unique collections of materials on post-war fascism and anti-fascism.	Resource