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45: Sustainable growth in Awra Amba

We'll find out how Awra Amba places equal importance on the wellbeing of its members as on economic growth. You will also learn what a cooperative is.

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46: Cooperative living

This lesson explores how the people of Awra Amba look after their money and their citizens responsibly. It will also explore how governments look after their own citizens.

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47: Backstage at the opera

On our final visit to the Secrets of the Opera storyworld, we'll go backstage at the Finnish National Ballet and Opera to find out what happens in this busy and important space during performances. We'll meet Heini who manages the costumes, and learn about other careers in the arts.

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49: free exploration

Today you can explore a place of your choice from the pins available on the globe

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50: free exploration

Today you can explore a place of your choice from the pins available on the globe

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51: free exploration

Today you can explore a place of your choice from the pins available on the globe

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53: Strudel sisters

We'll meet the strudel sisters Ilonka and Erzsébet, and find out about their long lives in Hungary. We'll also find out why strudel - and singing! - is so important to them. We'll think about food we share at celebrations, and consider how ageing affects people in different ways.

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54: Exploring Hungary

We revisit sisters Ilona and Erzsebet, and explore their hometown of Tura, and Hungary more widely. We'll create our own tourist information guides and practise our geography skills.

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Looking after Earth's resources

Consider how we can help conserve the Earth's resources.

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Nordic cuisine

Delicious Nordic recipes.

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Assembly: Diverse families

What does 'family' mean to you?

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Sports

Anni's favourite sports are quite unusual!

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Standing Still Is So Boring!

How perseverance can win medals.

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Assembly: Perseverance

Learn how perseverance helps you reach your goals.

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Rob and the beach

Learn how Rob reuses ocean plastic and how we can be more sustainable.

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Lesson planSustainability & global citizenship

Malte and sustainability

Explore Malte's sustainable life and learn about the SDGs.

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Building a united world

The importance of feeling like you belong.

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Assembly: Celebrating diversity

Let's be kindness secret agents!

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Let's explore Dinnertime 360

Share dinnertime with three unique families.

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Middle Eastern cuisine

Recipes from the Middle East.

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Introduction to Lyfta (remote learning)

Today we are going to visit Lyfta's exciting new learning environments.

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Honey biscuits

Find out how honey is produced and bake some honey biscuits.

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Lesson planCharacter & values

A beekeeper's day

Explore Malte's values, and begin to think about our own.

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Assembly: Making mistakes

"A mistake is the first step in learning".

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Learning from others

Let's teach our classmates a new skill!

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Helping those who stumble

The important role of a prompter.

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Creating a career

Do what you love, love what you do!

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Teamwork

Everyone works as a team in the Costume Workshop.

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Living life to the full

Meet Ann-Marie, who changed career from singing rock to opera.

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Ballerinas and burgers

Let's meet ballet dancer Terhi and discuss healthy eating.

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Growth mindset

Meet Jorma, a shoemaker, and carry out some research on languages.

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Assembly: Healthy eating

Meet foodie ballerina, Terhi.

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Assembly: Try something new

Anne-Marie tried something new and changed her life.

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Assembly: Orchestra

What is your favourite instrument?

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Assembly: Teamwork

The benefits of working as a team.

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Assembly: Resilience

How resilience can help you in your life.

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Assembly: Everyone's good at something!

Do what you love.

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Assembly: Emotional wellbeing

How can we improve our emotional wellbeing?

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Assembly: Challenge stereotypes

Learn about the importance of challenging stereotypes.

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Explore Secrets of the Opera

Let's explore the Finnish National Opera and Ballet.

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Living in the moment

Meet costume manager Heini.

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Opera house: Backstage

Explore backstage at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet.

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Lesson planSustainability & global citizenship

Assembly: Sustainable growth

Awra Amba's plans for a sustainable future.

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Lesson planCharacter & values

Sustainable growth

How Awra Amba's values build a sustainable future.

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Introduction to Lyfta for classrooms

An introduction to using Lyfta's Quest Tracker.

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Assembly: Good health

Health care in Awra Amba.

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Assembly: Marriage and children

Marriage and family life in Awra Amba.

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Health and hygiene

Awra Amba's commitment to good health.

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