Kids’ Cup: Afnan from Palestine

Teacher notes

Meet Afnan, from one of a series of four storyworlds in the series Kids' Cup, which has teams and stories from young footballers in China, Brazil, Palestine and the host nation Norway. This lesson is suitable for upper KS2 and KS3 and is adaptable. **Lyfta core themes:** Community and Citizenship, Culture and Identity, Equality and Human Rights, Health and Wellbeing, Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Active Citizenship and Political Awareness, Coaching & Mentoring, Collaboration & Teamwork, Communication, Coping Methods, Courage & Self-Confidence, Growth Mindset, Healthy Living, Human Rights, Intercultural Competence, Resilience & Perseverance, Resourcefulness & Learning from Failure, Respect. **SDGs:** 3, 5, 10, 11, 16. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 and KS3 PE Opportunities to use the Kids’ Cup storyworlds as a stimulus to discuss sports and competition in the context of Afnan’s experience. KS2 Science - identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood - recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function - describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans. KS2 PSHE H2. to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience H7. how regular exercise benefits mental and physical health H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in groups, clubs, and activities 
H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings H29. about how to manage setbacks/perceived failures R8. to recognise the shared characteristics of healthy family life. KS3 PSHE H9. strategies to understand and build resilience, as well as how to respond to disappointments and setbacks H10. a range of healthy coping strategies and ways to promote wellbeing and boost mood H5. the characteristics of mental and emotional health; to develop empathy and understanding about how daily actions can affect people’s mental health H13. the importance of, and strategies for, maintaining balance between school, work, leisure, exercise H14. the benefits of physical activity and exercise for physical and mental health and wellbeing H16. to recognise and manage what influences their choices about physical activity R15. to further develop and rehearse the skills of team working.