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2024 Learning pack

This pack encourages and challenges young people to explore the theme of a child’s view of war and share their personal responses to conflict and Remembrance. Includes a booklet, a quiz, flyer and 3 x posters (in both English and Gaelic).

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2023 Learning pack

This pack encourages and challenges young people to explore the theme of a child’s view of war and share their personal responses to conflict and Remembrance. Includes a booklet, flyer and 3 x posters (in both English and Gaelic).

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Schools Fundraising Guide (English)

We've packed this guide full of ideas. There's 25 simple yet creative ways to inspire countless educational and fundraising experiences for all ages and abilities.

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Schools Fundraising Guide (Gaelic)

This is the Gaelic version and it's packed full of ideas. There's 25 simple yet creative ways to inspire countless educational and fundraising experiences for all ages and abilities.

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Paper Poppy Animation (short film)

This engaging film by paper animation artist Eleanor Stewart tells the story of how the Poppy became the symbol of Remembrance around the world.

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The Truth Behind The Myths

This humorous and enjoyable cartoon debunks the myths that surround the Poppy, our symbol of Remembrance and hope. Length: 1 min 31 secs.

8MB ZIP file

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Falklands War Aftermath Video

Footage from the aftermath of the Falklands War includes scenes of recaptured South Georgia, Argentinian prisoners of war and casualties. Great for helping your research about the Falklands War.

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Falklands War Documentary Activity

You have been commissioned by a TV history channel to make a documentary about The Falklands War. This exciting challenge offers learners opportunities for cross-circular working and interdisciplinary learning.

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Falklands War Timeline Activity

Your challenge is to create a timeline piecing together how it started and why was able to be brought to an end after 74 days.

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Falklands War - Preparation, departure and life on board

Footage of British Military's Falklands Task Force going to reclaim the Falkland Islands from Argentinian Forces. Includes preparations, departure and all aspects of life on board one of the ships in the Royal Navy Fleet.

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11 facts about the Poppy - quiz

Our quiz is great for giving the facts and starting conversations about our symbol of Remembrance. Download includes questions only and a questions and answers sheet.

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In Flanders Fields Poem

The poem 'In Flanders Fields' by Lt Col John McCrae was written in 1915 after the Second Battle of Ypres. It was written as a tribute to his friend Alexis Helmer who died in the fighting.

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Scottish War Poets & In Flanders Fields Activity

In Flanders Fields by Lt Col John McCrae was written after the Second Battle of Ypres. John had lost his friend Alexis Helmer and his poem remembers him. Learn more about his poem and the WW1 Scottish War poets.

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Poppy International Display Activity

Learners are challenged to design and create a display which details how other countries around the world commemorate people who have fought and died in conflicts.

226KB PDF file

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Invent a new Poppy Product Activity

Learners are challenged to design a new product for Poppyscotland. Use our official online Poppy Shop for inspiration. Maybe your product will end up there one day!

668KB PDF file

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In Flanders Fields Dress (short film)

A school trip to Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory fired the imaginations of Kate and Summer. The 16-year-olds created a stunning red silk dress using used discarded fabrics from Lady Haig's Poppy Factory.

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In Future Fields (short film)

After winning our competition with her poem ‘In Future Fields’, 12-year-old Sophie recorded a song for Poppyscotland. Watch Sophie talk about boy soldiers from WW1 and listen to her song.

48MB ZIP file

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Veterans' Voices - VE Day Memories

Watch Ian, Mary and Charles recount their moving and fun-filled memories of this extraordinary day in history.

96MB ZIP file

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Veterans' Voices - Ian

Watch Ian’s impactful account of his experiences as a young soldier landing on Gold Beach on D-Day. Particularly moving are his vivid memories of being one of the first to liberate Bergen Belsen Concentration Camp.

73MB ZIP file

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Veterans' Voices - Mary

Watch Mary’s exuberant and captivating account of the great camaraderie of life she had in the WRNS during WW2. Her film features her happy memories of VE Day, 8th May 1945.

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Veterans' Voices - Charles

Watch Charles’ gripping account of the pandemonium on D-Day at Omaha as an 18-year-old Navy recruit in 1944. Be drawn in as he recounts life in the engine room, British minesweepers, terrible sea sickness and loss.

71MB ZIP file

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VE Day 75 Pack (English)

This special illustrated VE Day 75th Anniversary Pack is full of wonderfully inspiring and fun activities to help your whole school celebrate VE Day and the WW2 generation.

6MB PDF file

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VE Day 75 Pack (Gaelic)

Written in Gaelic, this special illustrated VE Day 75th Anniversary Pack is full of wonderfully inspiring and fun activities to help your whole school celebrate VE Day and the WW2 generation.

6MB PDF file

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