Country & Locality Studies
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Thengapalli A comprehensive pack providing not only a locality study, but a complete cross-curricular topic. It encourages children to learn from, as well as about, an example of sustainable change in India. There are opportunities for integrated topic work in English, drama, dance, music and RE, and perspectives on personal, social, cultural, moral and spiritual development. KS2 Hampshire County Council Education £30.00 |
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Thengapalli: Forests and Futures The video extends the work of the Thengapalli pack above. There is footage of everyday life in and around Keshapur, and the social and environmental impact of the building of a new road bridge are examined. One of the community leaders retells the powerful story of 'Friends of Trees' which forms the core of the Thengapalli pack. The video ends with Diwali fireworks in the village. The booklet includes information and activities which link the video with the pack. KS2 Hampshire County Council Education £20.00 |
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India: Children's Needs; Children's Rights The pack features six children who live in different areas of India and have very different lives, and looks at standard of living, access to clean water and health services, who can afford a healthy diet, who goes to school and has time to play, Indian festivals which are especially for children. Activities relate to English, maths, science, RE, art, design and technology, as well as geography. KS1/2/3 Unicef £16.00 |
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Map of India Chembakolli
Journeys - Wallchart Chembakolli
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The India File Containing five programmes in the Channel 4 Eureka! series, the 75-minute video is based around the life of a young boy and looks at various aspects of India today. Subjects covered are Life in Bombay, Life in the Village, Arts and Crafts, the Struggle for Freedom and Celebrations. The teacher's book and activity book supplement the content of the video and help develop visual awareness and geographical skills. KS2 Channel Four Learning £27.50 |
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Celebrating India India is a fascinating country, full of contrasts, and this book is a celebration of some of them. It looks at history, wildlife, the film industry, as well as the everyday life of people in city and country. Beautiful illustrations and photographs are used to introduce the many religions, languages and cultures that make up India today. It can be used on its own or to support work on The India File (see above). KS2 Channel 4/IBT £9.95 |
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A Tale of Two Cities: Photographs and activities about London and Calcutta An excellent resource with 24 black-and-white photographs which challenge conceptions of life in Calcutta and London. The juxtaposition of images and the explanatory text question the distinction between the 'developed' and 'developing' world. KS2 Birmingham DEC/WWF £12.00 |
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Bangladesh: A geography pack for KS2 The experiences of two families as they go about their daily lives brings the people and community of a Jute Works village alive. KS2 Traidcraft £11.00 |
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Gariyan: Transport in Pakistan Offers a broader focus to the transport topic regularly taught in primary schools and provides useful material for the study of distant places. KS2/3 Oxfam £13.95 |
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Tibet: Journey through a changing land Focusing on Tibet, its environment and its people, the pack is designed for teachers of geography, RE and humanities, and is easily adaptable for use in a variety of settings. Students follow the pilgrimage of a 12 year old girl and her father across Tibet. KS3/4 Tibet Support Group UK £17.50 |
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