Education in Emergencies

Songs that help students engage with real life stories of refugees. The lyrics can be used to spark discussions and debates about identity, belonging, media representation, and how to make refugees feel welcome.

This resource has seven lesson plans to help children ages 11-18 explore human rights, either as stand-alone lessons or for themed days across the whole school. Topics include freedom of expression, refugees and asylum, and taking action.

This two-minute video reminds students that there's always someone helping. After watching the video together, ask students to name some of the special helpers they can go to in an emergency (such as a doctor, firefighter, police officer, or teacher)...

A lesson in which students learn why everyone needs to prepare for extreme weather events, apply learning around preparing for and coping with extreme weather, and share learning to help others prepare for and cope with extreme weather.

An activity booklet for children in which they can join Wrigley the dog as she helps her family prepare for hurricanes by staying informed, packing emergency supplies, and making a family communication plan.

Dans cette courte vidéo, Hassan et Youssof, deux enfants réfugiés, évoquent leur vie en Syrie, leur décision de se rendre en Europe et la manière dont leur père inculque la discipline en tant que champion de karaté. Les enseignants pourraient égaleme...

ペンギンのペドロ君で、緊急時にどのように備え、どのように行動すれば安全に過ごせるかを学ぶのが大好きです。全米の友人を訪ね、地震や竜巻、ハリケーンなど、その土地にまつわる危険について学びます！

This is a short animation video by UNHCR that defines the term "migrant." This video can be useful preparation for a lesson and also be used within lessons to bring this topic to life for students.