Education in Emergencies

In 2018, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted, releasing toxic gas emissions, lava flows, and ash. These lesson activities encourage students to consider what it might be like knowing that you may need to evacuate, how you could prepare, and living ...

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.

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 ...

These teaching resources explore the arrival of refugees and migrants in Europe, including one-off lessons and longer projects. There are more than 20 activities, children's stories, infographics, and videos to bring the topic to life. Historica...

Activities to help students develop empathy and understanding towards people with migration experience, explore why refugees flee their home and what it is like to arrive somewhere new.

Dit is een korte animatievideo door UNHCR waarin de term 'intern ontheemde persoon' wordt gedefinieerd. Deze video kan nuttig zijn ter voorbereiding op een les en het kan ook worden gebruikt tijden de lessen om dit onderwerp tot leven te br...

A lesson plan to consider why migrants decide to risk the dangerous journey across the Channel to Britain. Students will build empathy in a role-play activity, and consider the reasons why people choose or are forced to leave their homes. They will a...

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 tea...