Resources devised and written by Bridges - making global connections.
Key Stage 2 Resources
Elita's Story
How can training change one small family’s life?
A case study with photos and imaginative role play will help pupils empathise with issues affecting people from another country. They will learn how sustainable farming techniques can improve lives.
Curriculum links: Geography, English, Citizenship, Sustainable schools and Eco- schools.
What makes a balanced diet for a family in the UK and in Africa? What does good nutrition cost?
This is a fun way for pupils to think about making good food choices. Pupils will take the part of UK or Zambian families and learn how poverty can affect nutrition.
Curriculum links: PSHE, Citizenship, Maths, English and Healthy Schools.
"The water harvesting activity fits in brilliantly with the Year 5 Science and DT units and the children really enjoyed making them." James Heath, Teacher, Broseley C.E. Primary School
How would you cope if your school did not have any water?
This exciting project will get pupils problem solving together. After learning about the problems of water shortage in Africa, pupils will produce their own rainwater harvesters.
Self Help Africa - UK Second Floor, Westgate House,Dickens Court, Hills Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QU Tel. +44 (0) 1743 277170
Self Help Africa - Ireland Kingsbridge House, 17-22 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin, Ireland Tel. +353 (0)1 6778880
Self Help Africa Inc. 41 Union Square West, Suite 631 New York, NY 10003, USA Tel. +1 212 206 0847
Self Help Africa is an international charity registered in Ireland and the United Kingdom Registered charity number: 6663 (Ireland), and 298830 (UK) Self Help Africa is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organisation in the United States.
