Resource bank

Planning to teach a lesson or unit on migration, immigration, emigration, multiculturalism or cultural diversity? Looking for good resources to support you? Short on time? Overwhelmed by the amount available out there and reluctant to start from scratch? We are here to help! We have searched widely and selected some of the best resources and useful websites on these themes. Use our simple search boxes to locate the right resource for you and your pupils. Please review any you’ve used and email us to recommend any others at: liberty@migrationmuseum.org.

400 Years: Britain and India

Produced by	Inspirate, Image Nova
Subject	History
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	A series of 10 short films which explore the shared history between Britain and India. The series covers key events that define this profound relationship, from the first voyage of the East India Company in 1601 through to Independence in 1947 and beyond. Read more
Description	'400 Years: Britain and India' marks the 70th anniversary of India and Pakistan’s independence by introducing a globally accessible educational resource for future generations. Spanning over four centuries, Inspirate and Image Nova explore the shared history between Britain and India through a series of 10 short films. The series covers key events that define this profound relationship, from the first voyage of the East India Company in 1601 through to Independence in 1947 and beyond.	Resource

Where is home?

Produced by	Inspirate
Subject	Citizenship, Geography, History
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	This online resource explores the global journey of South Asian migration to the United Kingdom. Read more
Description	Where is Home? explores the global journey of South Asian migration to the United Kingdom. Beginning with the founding of the East India Company and the eventual abolition of slavery across the British empire, Where is Home? takes you on a journey to the present day. 2022 is a momentous year for South Asian heritage, marking the 50th anniversary of the expulsion of Ugandan Asians by dictator Idi Amin Dada, and the 75th anniversary of the partition of India. These globally significant events have shaped every aspect of modern Britain. Where is Home? explores what ‘Home’ means in Britain today, whilst considering bold issues around identity, belonging, subjecthood, nationality and citizenship.	Resource

Migration Stories North West – Lesson Plan

Produced by	Global Link Development Education Centre
Subject	Citizenship, English, Geography, History
Age range	KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	Explore stories of around 100 women, men and children who moved in and out of the NW of England from the Roman period to the present day. Read more
Description	The resource was developed as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Migration Stories NW, which mapped stories of individuals who migrated in and out of the North West to and from other parts of the British Isles and other parts of the world. The lesson invites pupils to explore some of these stories in detail with suggested activities and discussion questions. Search the project map by location, time period or theme to identify stories local to you or that connect with other topics you are teaching.	Download

Windrush Cymru: Learning resources

Produced by	Amgueddfa Cymru
Subject	English, Geography, History
Age range	KS2 (ages 7–11)
Summary	This learning resource is informed by content collected as part of Race Council Cymru’s project, Windrush Cymru – Our Voices, Our Stories, Our Histories. The themes have emerged from the stories and memories shared by participants of that project. This resource pack contains a fictional story and a factual resource: Windrush to Wales: A fictional story based on… Read more
Description	This resource pack contains a fictional story and a factual resource: Windrush to Wales: A fictional story based on real-life experiences. Follow the Thompson family on their journey from Jamaica to Butetown. Windrush Cymru: Listen to the real-life stories of the Windrush families that came to Wales. Discover photographs, sound archives and themed class discussions.	Resource

School Resource: Camden Migration Histories

Produced by	Migration Museum & Open City
Subject	History
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16)
Summary	This resource pack, created by the Migration Museum and Open City, supports schools to learn about Camden migration stories. There is a migration map of Camden and four case studies, with accompanying activities to do in school. The case studies are ‘Irish in London’, ‘Kenwood House and Dido Belle’, ‘Arthur Rimbaud & Paul Verlaine’ and ‘… Read more
Description	The London Borough of Camden is rich with migration stories from lots of different time periods. Throughout its history people have arrived here from all over the world, settled and created a home and communities. Peoples’ reasons for migration and their experiences on arrival and settling have been varied. This resource pack, created by the Migration Museum and Open City, supports schools to learn about Camden migration stories. There is a migration map of Camden and four case studies, with accompanying activities to do in school.	Download

Facing History & Ourselves UK: Public Art as a Form of Expression

Produced by	Facing History & Ourselves UK
Subject	Art, History, PSHE
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16)
Summary	This lesson allows students to analyse the Battle of Cable Street Mural and reflect on the role of public art to commemorate, educate, and build community. Read more
Description	In this lesson, students will explore the history that started in the 1970s when artist Dave Binnington began researching and creating a 3,500 square foot mural on the side of St. George’s Town Hall commemorating the historic Battle of Cable Street and the area’s immigration story. They will then read about the mural’s turbulent history, as well as the racism and violence that the East End’s Bengali community has faced since the 1970s, before considering how it connects to current racial tension and heightened Islamophobia. This lesson is a part of our wider unit, Standing Up for Democracy.	Resource

Primary School Guide to All Our Stories

Produced by	Migration Museum
Subject	-
Age range	KS2 (ages 7–11)
Summary	A guide with activities and contextual information to be used to explore All Our Stories: Migration and the Making of Britain with primary school students. Read more
Description	This guide is to be used by teachers on self-directed and facilitated visits to support exploration of our exhibition All Our Stories: Migration and the Making of Britain. This guides includes activities to do in the exhibition, as well as contextual information to support teachers and students.	Download

Ordinary objects, extraordinary stories

Produced by	Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
Subject	History
Age range	KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	The website features four people affected by the Holocaust, their stories, objects and journeys. This resource gives an overview of the site, navigation and content, and ideas for using it as part of the History curriculum or to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with students. It also includes a PowerPoint presentation to share some of the site’s content in the classroom, with questions for discussion. Read more
Description	This resource gives an overview of the site, navigation and content, and ideas for using it as part of the History curriculum or to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with students. It also includes a PowerPoint presentation to share some of the site’s content in the classroom, with questions for discussion.	Resource

Taking Care of Business: Migrant Entrepreneurs and the Making of Britain Digital Exhibition

Produced by	Migration Museum
Subject	English, Form time, Geography, History, PSHE
Age range	KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	This digital exhibition allows you to explore the stories and resources included in Taking Care of Business: Migrant Entrepreneurs and the Making of Britain. Read more
Description	Taking Care of Business is an immersive exhibition at the Migration Museum shining a light on the central role that migrant entrepreneurs have played in shaping our lives – and Britain. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, the apps on our phones to the products in our homes, our lives wouldn’t be the same without migrant entrepreneurs. So many of the brands and businesses that are most integral to our lives – from corner shops to tech giants – are the products of migration. Yet we so rarely hear this story. Explore these untold stories in our digital exhibition.	Resource

Migration Museum Story Discs Activity

Produced by	Migration Museum
Subject	Art, Citizenship, English, Form time, Geography, History, Literacy, PSHE, Travel
Age range	KS1 (ages 5–7), KS2 (ages 7–11), KS3 (ages 11–14), KS4 (ages 14–16), KS5 (ages 16–18)
Summary	Create your own migration story discs using our templates. Read more
Description	Use our migration story disc template to collect migration stories from your school or community. These anonymous discs show a snapshot into people's lives and their connections to migration. These can be used with children and adults alike, and this pack gives more information on the different activities you can do with the story discs.	Download