Modern children meet people who grew up during World War Two and learn about their experiences.
These short films are from the 鶹Լ series, Children of World War Two.
Suitable for teaching KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Second level in Scotland.
Sarah was a child in Bolton during World War Two. With family friend Tyler, she remembers the outbreak of the war and the effect of rationing.
An evacuee's adventure. video
Betty was evacuated to Aberdare during the war. She describes her experience to a friend.
Alan describes his experiences as a child during World War Two to his grand-daughter Isabel.
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A collection of short films for primary schools, exploring the experiences and contributions of people from communities across the UK, and celebrating the rich contribution of the black community to the culture, society and economy of the UK. In each film, pupils are introduced to different role models, focusing in particular on the experiences and contributors of black British people in post-war Britain. Each of these central characters is interviewed by a child of a similar age to your pupils.
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