Resources
As an organisation with first hand experience of development issues in Central America, we can provide information and a rich source of materials that link to the National Curriculum. We are ideally placed to offer support to teachers who are interested in broadening the understanding of global perspectives in their school.
In addition to general information about Central America, the LMLG produces issue-based
resources relating to the development work we do in Nicaragua. We have a handling collection
of artefacts and from time to time, we are able to bring visiting artists or speakers from Nicaragua.
We offer assemblies, classroom presentations and support for teachers.
The LMLG is a member of the East Midlands Network for Global Perspectives in Schools (EMNGPS) which brings together a range of organisations with an interest in working with schools in the East Midlands to raise understanding of development issues. It is one of 12 regional strategies funded by the Department for International Development through the Enabling Effective Support Initiative. This initiative is specifically designed to provide teachers with more effective and sustained support to incorporate a global dimension into their teaching. The aim of the strategy is to place schools in a stronger position to engage with and respond to the challenges of globalisation, sustainable development and active citizenship.
RESOURCES TO HELP BRING THE GLOBAL DIMENSION INTO SCHOOLS
Welcome to the land of lakes and Volcanoes A visit to Masaya, Leicester’s twin city in Nicaragua (CD).
Food for Thought An interactive approach to global citizenship which uses case studies from Nicaragua and the facilities at the University of Leicester Botanic Garden to explore how plants are grown and used in Nicaragua’s tropical climate and find out how the produce we buy in the shops goes from the farmer’s field to the market place. Pupils make a range of plant based products which they sell in a bustling recreation of a Nicaraguan market. Having experienced how a local economy works, the impact of international trade and fair trade in particular is examined in follow up activities in school.
What a difference water makes Display and CD exploring the prospects and challenges faced by small scale farmers in Nicaragua’s tropical climate.
Cultural Connections Activities that explore cultural diversity with reference to the literature, music, dance and artistic traditions in Nicaragua
Coffee Culture – Take It Fairly DVD and game to develop understanding of trade justice issues and fair trade with emphasis on the lives of Nicaraguan coffee producers.
The Crafts and Culture of Nicaragua An artefact box for schools and youth groups including masks, costumes, pottery, small paintings, toys and music CDs.
All in a day's work A handling box which contains textiles, household and other practical items used in Nicaraguan daily life.
Partners for Life A game which introduces global issues in context of development projects in Nicaragua and illustrates the natural and man-made threats to people’s rights to water, food, housing, education, health and income.
Am I Bowered? A series of 6 sessions for schools and youth groups to encourage critical thinking, discussion and debate around specific global issues including fair trade, sustainable development and human rights.
PLEASE NOTE:
All resources can be tailored to suit different key stages and classroom requirements, in consultation with teachers.
