Resources
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
Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami
A lesson to examine the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami in 2018, which left over 1,700 people dead, over 60,000 displaced from their homes, and thousands more injured or missing. In this lesson, students will review what has happened and explore the...
Education in Emergencies
Identity and Belonging
A lesson plan to help students think critically about stigma and migration. Learners will consider multiple points of view and how they might be perceived by others, explore the impact of stigma, reflect on assumptions about migration, and recognize ...
Education in Emergencies
Wer ist ein(e) Migrant(in)?
Kurzes Animationsvideo von UNHCR zur Definition des Begriffs „Migrant“. 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
Emergency Helpers
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)...
Education in Emergencies
Refugee Rights
This is a short animation video by UNHCR that outlines the rights that refugees have and international laws that protect them. It can be useful for teachers when preparing for a lesson and also a strong visual aid for students to watch within lessons...