Historical connections
Black resistance to the transatlantic slave trade
The African slave trade and how history and 'power relationships' affect individuals (P7, S1-S3).
Black Victorians
Black Victorians in Scotland - their contribution and legacy (S1-S4).
Laws and behaviours that isolated and impoverished the Irish
The factors contributing to the ill treatment of the Irish in 19th century, illustrating racism outwith colour and language (P7, S1-S4).
Scotland and the Abolition of the Slave Trade
Scotland's links with the slave trade and the abolition campaign (S3-S4, adaptable for S1-S2).
Scientific inventions - Coffee
Explores links to the Muslim world and the discovery of coffee (S1-S2, extendable to S3-S4).
Scientific inventions - Perfume
Explores links to the Muslim world via the invention of perfume (S1-S2, extendable to S3-S4).
These lessons provide pupils with insights into our historical connections with a wide range of ethnic and racial groups and cultures. In many cases they will add most value to pupils’ learning as part of a wider theme/topic in the same or a related area. While based on history, all lessons encourage pupils to reflect on key ‘messages’ from a present-day perspective.