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This activity is designed to find out the extent to which pupils are able to empathise with people whose lives may seem different from their own. It also considers the extent to which pupils understand their place in an interconnected world and how they can make a change.

Aims

This activity is designed to find out the extent to which:

  • Young people are able to make connections between their lives and the lives of others locally and globally
  • Young people think they can make a difference

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Explore Global Goal 5, Gender Equality to find out if you are represented in positions of power and influence by an equal number of men and women.

Global Citizenship offers rich and varied opportunities to develop literacy skills. Kim McCauley, education advisor at Wosdec, considers the ways this empower learners.

Using an extract from Nelson Mandela’s biography Long Walk to Freedom pupils explore the difference between fact, fiction and opinion. Suitable for ages 10 – 14.

Some exciting new projects are beginning to emerge which demonstrate how teachers are connecting the myriad elements of Learning for Sustainability in holistic and meaningful ways. Kenyan Connections is one such example. Catriona Willis, from Highland One World, finds out.

This activity lets pupils reflect on how other people don’t always see us as we see ourselves.

Think you know what makes you Sottish? This activity will make you think! Level 2/3

This activity aims to help pupils consider what expectations we have of the roles of men and women in today's society.

How can we support our pupils to participate and build a just and sustainable future for Scotland? Kim McCauley reflects on how we might do this in post-referendum Scotland.

This activity encourages pupils to consider why land is viewed as more important by some groups of people than others.

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Radi-Aid

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Song, comedy and parody of Band Aid. With the re-release of ‘Do they know it’s Christmas?’, the Radi-Aid short film and accompanying resources asks us to reflect on the impact of the song 40 years on. Go to the resources

Orbital

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A beautifully imagined mediation on what it means to be human and our relationship with our planet. A perfect short read for the holidays! Find out more

Climate Fiction Prize

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The Climate Fiction Prize celebrates the most inspiring novels tackling the climate crisis. Through great stories, it will support societies to fully grasp the climate change threat and to embrace its solutions. Discover the long-list

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