WHITEBOARD ACTIVE: WHO ARE WE?

Explore how the movement of people to, from and around the UK has shaped our communities, customs and cultural identity – from early invaders to present day immigration. Examining aspects of history, geography and citizenship, this resource will also enable you to embed community cohesion into your curriculum in a meaningful way. This Whiteboard Active resource provides a wealth of stimulating resources, video and planning support all in one place. It uses an enquiry-led approach, with exciting BBC video that challenges pupils to think about, talk about and investigate how communities are formed and change. CONTENTS Unit 1: What gives a place its identity? Our local area. Local customs and festivals. How places change. Unit 2: Who are the British? Early settlers. Immigration in the 17th and 18th centuries. Immigration after World War II. Unit 3: What does it mean to be British? Passports. Challenges of immigration. Becoming a British citizen. Unit 4: Immigration: why people come to live in Britain From Barbados to Britain. Recent Arrivals from Poland. People forced to leave their homes: escaping from conflict and natural disaster. Unit 5: People and communities Southall– a community. Famous immigrant families. Celebrating differences. Unit 6: Moving away from Britain Reasons for moving from Britain. People who have moved.