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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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Book Club: Arctic Star

This novel tells the story of three young Royal Navy recruits on the terrifying Arctic convoys during WW2. Facing attacks from the enemy by air and sea this gripping tale offers a different perspective of young recruits in WW2. Download the free Book Club teaching pack here.

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Book Club: One Boy’s War

16 year old Sydney’s letters from the frontline make up the basis of this story. Coupled with detailed illustrations, this book shows the disillusionment and difficulty faced by young men who signed up to war. Download the free Book Club teaching pack here.

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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.

3MB PDF file

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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.

4MB PDF file

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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.

27MB ZIP file

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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 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.

644KB PDF file

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The Poppy Story Book - Animation (English)

This beautifully illustrated storybook for ages 4 yrs+ explains how the Poppy became the symbol of Remembrance.

126MB ZIP file

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The Poppy Story Book - Animation (Gaelic)

Written in Gaelic, this beautifully illustrated storybook for ages 4 yrs+ explains how the Poppy became the symbol of Remembrance.

177MB ZIP file

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Remembrance - History of The Poppy

Do you know the story of Douglas Constable who wrote to his old headmaster from the trenches of WW1? Or what a veteran looks like? This lesson prompts these discussions and reflects on why we still wear a Poppy.

23MB PPTX file

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Faces of Conflict Calendar Activity

Create calendars showing images of local people or places involved in or affected by conflict over the last 12 months or from the past.

540KB PDF file

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The Poppy Story Book - Powerpoint (2nd level)

Created with our partner Twinkl Scotland, beautiful illustrations tell the story of how the Poppy became the symbol of Remembrance. The download contains links to the Twinkl Scotland website for resource access.

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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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Visual Display of War Poems Activity

'Dulce Est Decorum Est' by Wilfred Owen and 'In Flanders' Fields' by John McCrae are two of the most famous poems written about WW1. Use both as your inspiration to create your own visual display.

209KB PDF file

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Exploring Local Places of Remembrance Activity

Have you visited your local war memorial? This activity encourages younger learners to explore their local places of Remembrance and record their findings as drawings or models.

162KB PDF file

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Garden of Remembrance Activity

This activity shows how to design and create a memorial/garden of Remembrance and plan a special unveiling for family, friends and your local community. Outdoor learning is inspiring and memorable for all ages.

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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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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.

166MB ZIP file

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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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