ARCHIVE for HMD2011: Untold Stories
The case studies and related education resources for HMD2011, Untold Stories, have been archived. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is currently focusing on the theme for this year, Speak Up, Speak Out.
HMD 2011 Geography (Upper Primary/Lower Secondary)
These suggestions are based on the SS. St Louis and the Lost Communities case studies.
You should choose the case study which best matches the needs of your class. If you decide to share both stories please remember that you do not have to cover all the tasks. You could link your work with the Primary or Secondary assembly and the related presentation
Begin with a large selection of maps. Show each map to the students and talk together about different types of maps eg world maps and local maps. Explain that maps are collections of information. When we study Geography we want to know about location or where things are. Maps are therefore very important to Geographers. They represent the surface of the planet and give us information about what we find on it. Some maps show us where we will find natural features such as hills, mountains, deserts and rivers or things that human beings have created which change the landscape such as a quarry, a road, a railway line, a town or a village.
You can download the complete lesson plan below. Please don’t forget to order our free Campaign Pack which will assist you in your activities for HMD 2011. The pack contains free posters, a film, advice and hand out material.
- Geography (Upper Primary/Lower Secondary) (PDF: 114474 KB)