Why are there refugees?

Teacher notes

This lesson is suitable for KS3/4 and is adaptable for a KS5 context. Schools teaching Citizenship as an examinable subject will also find this lesson and the additional rich media article 'Refugees welcome?' useful in exploring the complex processes and systems that impact on asylum seeking individuals. **Please be aware of, and sensitive to, any students who may have lived experience of seeking asylum.** **Lyfta core themes:** Community and Citizenship, Culture and Identity, Equality and Human Rights, Health and Wellbeing, Professions and Entrepreneurship, Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Active Citizenship & Political Awareness, Adaptability & Flexibility, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Coping Methods, Critical Thinking, Empathy & Understanding Others, Generosity & Kindness, Human Rights, Intercultural Competence, Organisation & Planning, Perspective-Taking, Resilience & Perseverance, Respect. **SDGs:** 3,10,11,16,17. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS3 PSHE H2: to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience (e.g. life changes) H9: strategies to understand and build resilience, as well as how to respond to disappointments and setbacks H10: ...the value of positive relationships in providing support R41. the need to promote inclusion and challenge discrimination L23. to recognise the importance of seeking a variety of perspectives on issues and ways of assessing the evidence which supports those views KS4 PSHE H5. the characteristics of mental and emotional health; to develop empathy and understanding about how daily actions can affect people’s mental health H6. about change and its impact on mental health and wellbeing and to recognise the need for emotional support during life changes and/or difficult experiences R1. the characteristics and benefits of strong, positive relationships, including mutual support, trust, respect and equality KS5 Citizenship teachers could replace the article 'Adhanom's journey' with 'Refugees welcome?' to explore - the different electoral systems and forms of government in and beyond the UK - the UK’s relations with the rest of Europe, the United Nations and the wider world - human rights and international law - the different ways in which a citizen can contribute to the improvement of their community. KS4 History teachers could explore Adhanom's film and interview to critically analyse as a contemporary primary source of evidence; explore historical terms; current and recent conflict; or a recent history of migration.