Social Studies

Resource List

Using Oral History to learn about the Past

Examining Testimonies (Gretl’s Story)

Wide-ranging Power Point focussing on a specific testimony to put into context an individual’s experience. (Covers historical background; prejudice; evacuation; evaluation of historical evidence).

Pre-War History

How did the Nazis ensure that the youth of Nazi Germany were exposed to Nazi ideas? How did they use the youth of Germany to spread Nazi values/ideas?

Being a stranger, From Danger to Safety, From Dark to Light

Ways to look at the challenges facing refugees and immigrants.

Being a Stranger – Kindertransport Activities

General ideas for lessons and activities for Primary/Lower Secondary pupils based on The Kindertransport

People, past events and societies

Using testimonies to learn more about the past.

Learning a New Language and Fitting in to a Different Way of Life

Provides useful activities providing insight into coping with new challenges