New arrivals
Anka: story of a Polish girl moving to Scotland
The story of the arrival of a Polish pupil to develop pupils' understanding of the challenges people face when moving to a new country (P3-P7).
Changing face of Scotland - migration data
Looking in depth at Scotland's migrant population statistics. (S1-S4)
Changing face of Scotland - understanding migration
A look at the personal and social aspects of migration to Scotland and its challenges and hurdles (S1-S4).
The citizenship test
A look at the process behind gaining UK citizenship (P7, S1 and S3).
Moving here - Stories
Based on true stories of people who have moved to the UK from abroad (P7, S1-S4).
Moving here - Topics
A collection of resources on Victorians, Britain since 1948, the Holocaust and People and Places (P7, S1-S2).
Moving here - Migration histories
These explore the histories of four migrant groups to the UK - Caribbean, Irish, Jewish and South Asian (P7, S1-S4).
Refugees
Four language and social studies based ideas to explore the feelings and challenges faced by refugees in moving to a new country (P3-P7).
Zlata's diary
Explores the historical context of Bosnian refugees and asylum seekers (P4-P7).
These lessons provide a more contemporary perspective on different ethnic and minority groups in the country today. They encourage pupils to consider both the challenges and hardships which ‘new arrivals’ encounter in integrating into our society. The lessons also encourage pupils to consider the roles we all play in making such integration a more positive experience for everyone.