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London's Black History Home

These resources are designed to support the teaching of Black history and citizenship themes.  All of the activities and resources can be easily integrated into your current lessons or may be used as stand alone activities. 

If you have booked the ‘London Calling’ performance for your school, visit those activity pages first and return to the other resources for extension activities. The 'London Calling' activities can be adapted for use without a connection to the performance.

See the table below to determine how these resources link to the curriculum.


Activity

Curriculum Links

'London Calling' jigsaw Citizenship 1b; History 2b
Understanding the meaning of ‘Community’ Citizenship 1b, 2c; History 2b
Exploring achievements in the 'London Calling' Citizenship 1b, 2c, 3a, 3b ;History 2a, 2b
A community of enquiry into London’s Black history Citizenship 1b, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3c; History 2b, 2c
Reflecting on the importance of 'Community' Citizenship 1b, 1g, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Producing a Press Release for 'London Calling' Citizenship 1b, 2a, 2b
Considering the diversity of your local community Citizenship 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c
MPs from ethnic minority backgrounds Citizenship 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2b, 3b
Rights and Responsibilities Citizenship 1a, 1g, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3c
Exploring prejudice and discrimination Citizenship 1b, 1g, 1h, 2a, 2b, 2c; History 2a, 2b
Exploring London’s diversity Citizenship 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c

Designing a logo to celebrate London’s Black history
Citizenship 1b, 1f, 1h, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a
An in-depth exploration into Britain’s Black history Citizenship 1b, History 2a, 2b

Links to resources

London Calling Activities

These pre and post visit activities are designed to support the ‘London Calling’ Black history performance.

Black History Citizenship Activities

These activities are designed to help pupils explore general citizenship and Black history themes.

London Black History Personalities

Find images and biographical information about prominent figures in London's Black history.

Black History Classroom Resources

Find links to a timeline, picture bank with downloadable images, and interactive whiteboard resources.

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