The Commonwealth Through Film: Primary

Paper Planes
Paper Planes

Ages

7–11

Duration

Medium (5-11 activities)

Nation

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development
21 May

This film-focused resource enables teachers and pupils to explore what it means to be part of the Commonwealth, gaining insights into the culture and identity of Commonwealth countries and reflecting on life in the UK. The activities included centre on four carefully chosen films from across the Commonwealth that will engage and excite pupils in exploring key themes: Whale Rider; Fly Away Home; Like Stars on Earth and Paper Planes.

This resource has been designed to work across a range of subjects and to enable pupils to develop a range of skills in the following curriculum areas including English and literacy, citizenship, wellbeing and PSHE, art and design and geography.

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • History
  • World History
  • PSHE Education

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"All of the activities were enjoyed and engaged the children. As a teacher the resources and activities were easy to use and covered a lot of skills. It is a valuable and engaging way to teach and learn literacy. "