» Challenging Stereotypes: What is British?

LESSONS

• 5 GENERAL GUIDELINES
• 6 MANY CULTURES, MANY PEOPLE Students will understand what it means to be part of a multi-cultural society.
• 8 MOVING IN Students will understand that throughout British history, people have settled here from other countries.
• 10 FOOD FOR THOUGHT Students will understand the changes in food and eating habits due to the influence of other cultures.
• 12 WORDS, WORDS AND MORE WORDS Students will gain an understanding of the mixed origins of the English language.
• 14 GARDENS BY DESIGN Students will understand the background to Japanese Zen gardens.
• 16 PETS R US Students will understand the place of origin of some common children's pets.
• 18 MUSIC IN OUR LIVES Students will understand the influences that music in Britain has absorbed from other countries and cultures.
• 20 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Students will understand the contribution other cultures and countries have made to the way we decorate our homes.
• 22 INVENTIONS AND INVENTORS Students will understand that many items they use on a daily basis have been invented by people from countries throughout the world.
• 24 LOOKING GOOD Students will understand the origins and application of henna tattoos (mehndi).
• 26 DE-STRESSING Students will understand one technique used for stress relief that comes from outside Britain.
• 28 NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL Students will understand the origins of the Notting Hill Carnival.
• 30 VEGETABLES ON THE TABLE Students will understand the diverse origins and nature of the vegetables we eat in Britain - with special reference to the potato.
• 32 THE SPICE TRADE Students will understand the origin of spices used in Britain today.
• 34 TEA PARTY Students will understand the origins and history of one of Britain's most popular drinks - tea.
• 36 COFFEE SHOPS Students will understand the history and effects of the 'coffee shop' on British life and culture.
• 38 AL FRESCO Students will understand the changes in eating habits in Britain due to multi-cultural influences.
• 40 THE WORLD OF FILM Students will appreciate the range of locations used for filming and consider the benefits of 'world cinema'.
• 42 A SPORTING CHANCE Students will understand how sport and games in Britain have been influenced by other cultures and peoples.
• 44 CELEBRATING NEW YEAR Students will understand the festival of the Chinese New Year, as celebrated in Britain today.
• 46 FASHION TO THE FORE Students will understand the many 'foreign' influences on British fashion, both now and in the past.
• 48 A FAITH FOR LIFE Students will understand the attraction of Eastern religions, such as Buddhism and Islam, for people in Britain.
• 50 PAPER TRAILS Students will understand how a basic material - paper - was invented and how the use of it may progress.
• 52 FRUIT IN FOCUS Students will understand that the fruits we eat in Britain today are not all 'British', but come from various parts of the world.
• 54 SAINT GEORGE Students will understand the story of Saint George, patron saint of England.
• 56 MOVING OUT Students will understand that Britain 'gives' to the world at large, as well as 'taking' from other countries.
• 58 IT ALL ADDS UP To understand the contributions other countries and cultures have made to the number system used today in Britain.
• 60 TO SUM UP Students will show an understanding of what has been learned through studying the lessons in this pack.
• 62 APPENDIX 1 Questionnaire To be used with TO SUM UP (page 60).