Suitcase Stories Learning Activity Key Stage 2 Stories
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Suitcase Stories Learning Activity Key Stage 2 Stories of migration and the search for a better life Education resources from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum For more information please contact the learning team on: 0117 925 4980 ext 207 or email: learning@commonwealthonline. org. uk
Activity 1: Introduction Facts: • • • At the beginning of the 20 th Century, one quarter of the world’s population lived in the British empire The British empire covered one quarter of the world’s land surface At the end of 20 th Century Britain had 14 dependent territories outside the British Isles, small islands with a combined population of just over 2 million. There are 54 Commonwealth countries, over half in the developing world. After the 2 nd World War the British government encouraged immigration to Britain under the European Volunteer Workers Scheme Look at our interactive map: www. commonwealthonline. org. uk/learning-teaching/learning-country/ Education resources from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
Facts continued…. Many non-white people also began to migrate to Britain from the Caribbean, South Africa, and India • Some of the immigrants served in the British forces during the 2 nd World War • Others came in search of better opportunities • Many immigrants were skilled or professional people and there was plenty of work for everyone • Education resources from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
1. _____________ Task 1 Reasons why people leave to live in another country: _________________________ 2. _________________________ ___ 3. _________________________ ___ Education resources from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
Task 2 Suitcase stories: What do I take with me? Education resources from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
Task 3 Investigate your characters through your objects/ image cards Mohindra Chowdhry Roy Hackett Sheila Mitchell Bane Precious Mc. Kenzie Education resources from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
• Task 4 Discuss the following questions in your group: • • Is your character male or female Why did he/she come to England? What ethnic group /culture did he/she belong to? What job/skill did he/she have? Any other findings? Education resources from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
Task 5 Present your characters to your class Education resources from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
Task 6 Watch and listen to your character tell their story Mohindra Chowdhry Roy Hackett Sheila Mitchell Bane Precious Mc. Kenzie (Watch videos on this page or click here to view the files on our website) http: //www. commonwealthonline. org. u k/learning-teaching/learning-keystage/key-stage-2 -video-archive/ Education resources from the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
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