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On 7 September 1940 England came under attack from a series of German bombing raids that lasted 57 nights. Find out what it was like to live through this period by listening to audio clips of interviews with people from Hull who experienced it first hand.
During WW1, wounded soldiers and sailors returning to Britain often passed through Preston Station on their way home. The soldiers' journeys to and from the front line were often long and tiring so a group of people decided to try to help them by providing free food and drink at the Station Buffet.
This resource is designed as a starting point for discussion around British Values as part of SMSC. Teachers may wish to use it as a 'circle time' type discussion linked to a history topic that pupils are already familiar with.
Teachers' Panel Comments:
The idea of expressing gratitude to others is lovely and can be explored with all ages, including KS1. Discussion groups could explore:
- What am I thankful for today?
- Who am I thankful for?
Children could write thank you letters to a chosen person/ organisation after the discussion.
This interactive links items from the World Cultures collections of Leeds Museums and Galleries with the cuisine served at Asian restaurants in the city. Players can explore the Asian food related artefacts, and browse dishes from 10 Leeds restaurants and then play a matching game to see how they connect.
Teachers' Panel Comments:
...a good way in to start a conversation about the changes in the high street and food options made by the influx of different immigrant communities bringing their food cultures and heritage into towns and cities. Perhaps linking to Geography fieldwork studies of changes in land usage / shops over time.
Addresses a range of issues linked to the concept of 'global citizenship', such as human rights, modern day slavery, interdependency and globalisation, and campaigning.
