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Humanitarian emergencies—including conflicts, mass displacement, environmental disasters, and health crises—cause severe disruptions to education for millions of children. Here, you will find a curated selection of lesson plans and classroom activities designed to empower educators who are either teaching about such emergencies or who have emergency-impacted students in their classrooms. Topics include: refugees, statelessness, human rights, war and conflict, peace, climate-induced crises, emergency preparedness, natural hazards, first aid, and social-emotional learning. Find out more about our Education in Emergencies (EiE) initiative and our EiE work.
Education in Emergencies
Heatwaves Teaching Resources
In this lesson, students will consider different scenarios caused or impacted by hot summer weather and heatwaves, such as heatstroke, bee stings, and thunderstorms. They will have the chance to think about what is best to do before comparing their a...
Education in Emergencies
Wer ist ein Flüchtling?
Kurzes Animationsvideo von UNHCR zur Definition des Begriffs „Flüchtling“. Dies kann nützlich bei der Vorbereitung auf den Unterricht sein und auch im Unterricht benutzt werden, um das Thema für Studenten ins Leben zu rufen.
Education in Emergencies
Tornado Recovery for Teens: Making Things Better
A guide that offers information to teens on ways to help themselves and others after a tornado. As time goes on, things should start getting back to the way they were. Students may be back at school, parents back at work, and life may go back to the ...
Education in Emergencies
Chi sono i rifugiati?
Breve video di animazione a cura di UNHCR che definisce il termine "rifugiato", utile come preparazione per una lezione e anche come integrazione didattica per appassionare gli studenti all'argomento.
Education in Emergencies
Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
A lesson to examine Hurricane Dorian, which impacted the Bahamas in 2019 - one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded. Students will consider the needs of people affected by Hurricane Dorian, explore the meaning of resilience and how they can ...
Education in Emergencies
Trinka and Sam and the Swirling Twirling Wind
A story that helps young children, their families, and teachers talk about feelings and worries they may have after experiencing a tornado. This children's book describes some of Trinka's and Sam's reactions and how their parents help ...
Education in Emergencies
Newsthink: Heatwaves
A lesson to explore the growing impact of heatwaves around the world. Students will understand what a heatwave is and why they are becoming more common. They'll learn about the risks associated with heatwaves and how to prepare for high temperat...
Education in Emergencies
Trinka and Sam: The Rainy Windy Day
This story helps young children, their families, and teachers talk about feelings and worries they may have around hurricanes. By describing the reactions of the characters Trinka and Sam, this children's book demonstrates how their parents can ...