Lyfta Times, Cultural Capital
About this collection
A selection of Lyfta Times which will help you as a starting point in broadening students' horizons to the world. Visit places all around the globe as you explore the spaces and meet people from these locations.
Lesson plans in this collection
Lyfta Time #12: Asmir in Denmark
Meet Asmir from Denmark who asks: who am I?
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #20: Emmaculate in Kenya
Meet fashion photographer Emmaculate in Nairobi, Kenya.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #02: Michal in Helsinki
From ice hockey to ballet: meet Michal.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #10: Andrea in Argentina
Meet Andrea from Argentina, who collects and recycles waste.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #22: Najibullah in Afghanistan
Meet baker Najibullah in Kabul, Afghanistan.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #37: Tamara in the Netherlands
Meet Tamara, the singer who relearned how to speak.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #50: William in Peru
Meet William in Peru, and learn how he harvests honey in the rainforest.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #26: Mohammed in Pakistan
Meet Mohammed, caretaker for a Jewish cemetery in Pakistan.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #04: Erkan in Türkiye.
Meet Erkan, who feeds stray animals in Ankara, Türkiye.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #52: Qwensley in Curaçao
Meet Qwensley, a young gay male in a conservative Christian community.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #24: Yu from China
Meet Yu, China's captain, and bereaved daughter.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #21: Hossein in Awra Amba, Ethiopia
Meet Hossein in the elderly home, Awra Amba village.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #33: Romy in Belgium
Meet Romy and her circus family!
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #63: Catherine in Uganda (Secondary)
Meet Olympic boxer Catherine from Kampala in Uganda.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #05: Flora in Shipetiari
Meet Flora, who farms grubs for her community in Amazonian Peru.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #41: Pedro in La Palma, Spain
Meet volcanologist Pedro in La Palma, Canary Islands.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #68: Sylvain in the UK
Meet London transport worker Sylvain who tries to keep people happy.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #40 : Ambassador Kwon in China
Meet Ambassador Kwon, planting trees in the deserts of China.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #30: Deenpal in Denmark
Meet 12-year-old Deenpal, a Sikh and keen goalie.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #55: Adhanom in Sweden (Secondary)
Meet Adhanom and learn about his new life in Sweden.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #29: Nay Elaine, Philippines
Meet Nay Elaine in the Philippines, an eagle conservationist.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #03: Enaney in Awra Amba
Meet Enaney, from the Awra Amba community in Ethiopia.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #51: Kootyin in Hong Kong
Meet Kootyin in Hong Kong and learn about oral histories.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #67: Izandra in Brazil
Visit Brazil to meet Izandra, a classical violinist who inspires her students.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #65: Eshmaeil in Iran
Meet teacher Eshmaeil, who makes an incredible journey every winter.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #69: Aci in Indonesia
Meet Aci, a disability advocate in Indonesia.
View lesson plan →Storyworlds and rich media
Open storyworlds, films and rich media alongside the complete lesson sequence with an eligible Lyfta subscription, or access them through a Lyfta free trial. Start teaching the lessons in this collection for free today — no credit card required. Already have access? Sign in.
Amazonian Treats
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Andrea's Yard
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Big Ballet Studio
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Boxing Clever
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Choose Your Character
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Daily Bread
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Dogs' Best Friend
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Elderly Home
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Everyone Has a Story
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Fashion Photographer
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Journey to a New Home
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Keep London Smiling
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Mother of the Forest
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Music Is My Social Tool
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
One Billion Trees
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Pride
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Sacred Acres
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Singer Who Could Not Speak
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Summer Village
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
The Advocate
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
The Brave on the Pitch
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
The Circus Family
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
The Enduring Captain
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Visitors' Centre
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
We Live Among Volcanoes
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Wealth of Choices
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Winter Village
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Awra Amba
A related Lyfta series available with an account.
Becoming Me
A related Lyfta series available with an account.
Kids’ Cup
A related Lyfta series available with an account.
Secrets of the Opera
A related Lyfta series available with an account.