Description
Our Moving Story: Lesson Plans on Migration and Belonging
Part of the Migration Matters Series — An Ancestors Library Resource
Overview
Our Moving Story is a series of 4 lesson plans on migration and belonging. It’s the first teaching resource in the Migration Matters series, part of the new Ancestors Library by Ancestors unKnown.
This 4-lesson unit invites students to explore migrations to the UK as a shared human experience — where people come from, why they move, and how these journeys shape identity and belonging in British society.
Through storytelling, reflection, and historical inquiry, students connect their personal or family stories to broader global histories of movement and displacement.
Perfect for Key Stage 2 classrooms and after-school or community learning!
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What’s Included
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4 complete lesson plans ready for classroom use
- Lesson 1: Migration and Chronology – Students establish a clear chronological understanding of the key migration movements—from the earlier settlers to modern times—placing them accurately within the timeline of British history.
- Lesson 2: Migration and Causation – Students develop critical thinking by exploring the diverse and often complex causes (e.g., persecution, famine, work opportunities) that have driven people to move to the UK.
- Lesson 3: Impact of Migration – Students analyse the profound impact these migrations have had on shaping every aspect of contemporary British society, culture, language, and tradition.
- Lesson 4: Migration and My Story – Students apply the historical concepts of chronology, causation, and impact to their own personal or community history, conducting an oral history interview to connect individual migration experiences to the broader UK narrative.
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Downloadable handouts and discussion prompts
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Interactive activities for teachers and students to access online
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Historical learning and creative storytelling guides
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Teacher reflection and assessment tools
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Access to the Ancestors Library platform to track progress, share feedback, and discover related courses (coming soon)…
Learning Themes
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UK migration histories and trends
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Migration as a shared human experience
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Global histories of movement and displacement
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Empathy and cultural understanding through storytelling
- Connections to identity, belonging, community, and family stories
Who It’s For
Educators, facilitators, and community leaders seeking meaningful, inclusive ways to teach migration and belonging in the UK.
How It Works
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Purchase access to Our Moving Story (£25).
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Log in to the Ancestors Library to access all lesson materials.
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Review and download resources (as needed) and adapt them for your classroom or group.
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Share your feedback to help shape future Ancestors Library resources.
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