They Came Because They Had To - Refugee Crisis
Added: 23 Nov 2016
Contributor:
Clare Quigley
Resource type:
Case Study
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Lesson Plan
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Presentation
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Worksheet
A simple but effective activity to encourage children to learn about and understand the situation of refugees and the right to seek asylum through a quiz, story and role-play.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SPHE
Strand: Myself & the Wider World
Strand unit: Developing citizenship
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become aware of some of the cultures, lifestyles and languages of some countries in the European Union and the wider world
- begin to explore the concept of democracy
- explore how justice and peace can be promoted between people and groups, both nationally and internationally
- identify some local issues of concern and explore possible action that could be taken to address these issues
- recognise and acknowledge the various cultural, religious, ethnic or other groups that exist in a community or society and explore ways in which these differences can be respected
- recognise and explore the positive contributions made to the local community by various organisations, ethnic, social or community groups and individuals
Suggestions for use: Use this resource to help children explore, examine and discuss the plight of refugees.
