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Resources and lesson ideas for all classes
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Resources and lesson ideas for all classes
Two videos: Climate Change Explained; Climate Justice Explained
Could lead to discussion followed by ‘What can we do?’
Sue Fitzjohn, Minda Weston, Judy Large
Link to Book: https://www.hawthornpress.com/books/family/seasonal-celebrations/festivals-together/
Useful information on all aspects of atheism from the BBC
Useful information on all aspects of Islam from the BBC
Useful information on all aspects of Hinduism from the BBC
Useful information on all aspects of Buddhism from the BBC
Useful information on all aspects of Christianity from the BBC
Useful information on all aspects on Sikhism from the BBC
Useful information on all aspects of Judaism from the BBC
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Wonderful teaching ideas and resources on:
Lessons and resources on Tall Cross, Monasterboice, Co. Louth
Lessons and resources on Reclining Buddha (late 19th century) currently on display in National Museum of Ireland, Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks. The story of the object is told in child-friendly language.
A young boy talks about his religion – 29 mins
Lessons and resources on atheism
Ready to go lessons on humanism for 3rd / 4th
Ready to go lessons on Humanism
Youtube video of young girl talking about hinduism (26 mins)
Resources on humanism for all age groups
UN Convention on Rights of the Child in child-friendly language
Range of resources
A Traveller talks about his experience coming out.
Lessons, resources etc. on Martin Luther King
Ready-to-go lessons for 5th / 6th on migration
Lessons and resources on LGBT identity and LGBT rights
Short film with LGBT theme on bullying and redemption at school.
Inspirational speech by Panti Bliss (drag queen) in Abbey about LGBT rights
Valerie Mulcahy talks about coming out below.
Valerie Mulcahy – Cork GAA All-Star
Stunning photographs of immigrants at Ellis Island, New York.
Possible discussion topics:
The objects below lend themselves to the exploration of a number of issues related to Equality and Justice. There are lessons and resources associated with each object. Be sure to check out the Story of the Object which is told in child-friendly language.
Czesława Kwoka was 14 years old when she entered Auschwitz in 1942. She was beaten, given a serial number and photographed. Three months later, Czeslawa was killed.
Czeslawa’s photographs have since been colourised.
Educational resources from Holocaust Education Trust Ireland. Holocaust Memorial Day is January 27th.
For years, the obituaries in The New York Times were dominated by white men. Now the paper is trying to make amends. They’ve begun to publish the obituaries of the ‘overlooked’ which include the stories of amazing people.
The world is round and a map is flat and projections can be distorted. The commonly-used Mercator projection distorts the size of Europe and is Northern-hemisphere centric. The Peters projection accurately shows different countries’ relative sizes.
This is an inspirational video promoting the Paralympics. But can’t be done in the classroom without also looking at this article by Lucy Catchpole in The Guardian who dissects its message. Could lead to discussion / debate.
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This is an invaluable resource for all classrooms. Looks at the very nature of controversial issues and offers strategies, activities etc.
Link to Book: https://www.trocaire.org/getinvolved/education/resources/farids-rickshaw-ride
Wonderful book which looks at inequality and fair trade in accessible way
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Aimed at 2L but easily adaptable to primary. Addresses stereotyping in particular around gender.