Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and inspire children to continue learning beyond the page.

The Black Curriculum

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\nIn this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, learn about the important migrations, key places and iconic figures that define Black British History.\nFeaturing forewords from Lewis Hamilton, Darcus Beese, Maro Itoje, these books are full of bright, bold illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a timeline and glossary of key terms.\nTo give you some ideas on how to use these books in class we asked Education Advisor and Primary Director, Shareen Wilkinson, to write some teaching suggestions and vocabulary cards, these can be downloaded for free below. Once your class are familiar with the books, why not test their comprehension and recall with one of our kahoots!\n

Uncover the journeys that define Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of migration stories. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page. In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, learn about how migration has shaped Black British History. Discover how migration has been part of British history right from the start. For example, did you know Black people lived in Britain during Roman times? Or that there was a Black trumpeter in Henry VIII's court? Find out more in this fascinating guide to Britain's diverse history. Discover the Black British people who campaigned for the abolition of slavery in the 18th century, like Olaudah Equiano. Find out what brought people to Britain in the 20th century and what life was like for them. Learn how migration is important to Britain's identity and history, and how it continues today. This book features a foreword from Maro Itoje, bright, bold illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a timeline and glossary of key terms. Explore key stories in Black British History alongside: - Written by Millie Mensah with beautiful and striking illustrations by Camilla Ru - Empowering tone to inspire children to ask questions and continue their learning beyond the page. - Part of a bold, eye-catching three-part series. - Information is presented clearly in an engaging, accessible format. - Text is accessible for children ages 8+ but the tone will continue to appeal to children up to age 16. Founded by Lavinya Stennet, the Black Curriculum is an organisation dedicated to promoting the learning of Black British history within schools, via workshops and free teaching resources. Black British history is currently not taught consistently in British schools, despite being recommended by reports such as the Windrush review and the MacPherson Report as a way of tackling racism. This series provides a resource to fill the gap and aims to support the work that the Black Curriculum is doing. The books will act as a resource in the classroom, as well as promoting independent learning. The bold illustrations from Black British illustrators, and age-appropriate text present the information in a fun and accessible way. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? The Black Curriculum - Migration is a three-part series for children aged 8+ who want to learn more about Black British History, alongside teachers seeking to inspire children to learn more about the subject. Explore important sites in Black British History with The Black Curriculum - Places, and discover an inspiring collection of stories of iconic figures from Black British History with The Black Curriculum - Legacies.

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The Black Curriculum Migration

Discover the inspiring stories of iconic figures from Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of Black icons. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page. In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, discover inspiring stories about key figures from Black British History. Learn about Britain's Black STEM heroes, like Dr Cecil Belfield Clark who changed medicine; incredible musicians from Evelyn Dove to Arlo Parks; sports stars who broke new ground, like Maurice Burton and Lewis Hamilton; and activists like Olive Morris and Claudia Jones who fought for their communities. Learn about the links between different legacies and how people from the past paved the way for modern day heroes. This book features a foreword from Lewis Hamilton, bright, bold illustrations, and extra information, including a timeline and glossary of key terms. Explore key stories in Black British History alongside: - Written by Lania Narjee with bold, colourful artwork by Chanté Timothy that illustrates each person's story. - Part of an eye-catching three-part series. - The book sheds light on forgotten stories from the past, as well as celebrating current stars like Stormzy and Marcus Rashford. - Text is accessible for children ages 8+ but the tone will continue to appeal to children up to age 16. - Empowering tone to inspire children to ask questions and continue their learning beyond the page. - Part of a bold, eye-catching three-part series. - Information is presented clearly in an engaging, accessible format. - Text is accessible for children ages 8+ but the tone will continue to appeal to children up to age 16. Divided into four sections: Art, STEM, Sport, and Politics & Social Justice, the book inspires children to pursue their passions. Founded by Lavinya Stennet, the Black Curriculum is an organisation dedicated to promoting the learning of Black British history within schools, via workshops and free teaching resources. Black British history is currently not taught consistently in British schools, despite being recommended by reports such as the Windrush review and the MacPherson Report as a way of tackling racism. This series provides a resource to fill the gap and aims to support the work that the Black Curriculum is doing. The books will act as a resource in the classroom, as well as promoting independent learning. The bold illustrations from Black British illustrators, and age-appropriate text present the information in a fun and accessible way. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? The Black Curriculum - Legacies is a three-part series for children aged 8+ who want to learn more about Black British History, alongside teachers seeking to inspire children to learn more about the subject. Explore important sites in Black British History with The Black Curriculum - Places, and discover an inspiring collection of migration stories from Black British History with The Black Curriculum - Migrations.

The Black Curriculum Legacies

Learn all about the important places that define Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of crucial sites. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page. In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, learn about the important places that define Black British History. Dive into untold stories and learn what happened when and where. Who was John Edmonstone, where did he live in Edinburgh, and how did he influence Charles Darwin? What can street names tell us about Britain's links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Who campaigned to Free the Cardiff Three and how did St Pauls Carnival get started? Learn all this and more, with this collection of important stories from Black British history around Britain. This book features a foreword from Darcus Beese, bright, bold illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a timeline and glossary of key terms. Explore key places in Black British History alongside: - Specially commissioned illustrations by Amanda Quartey are warm, fun and colourful. - Empowering tone inspires children to ask questions, and continue their learning beyond the page, thinking about the stories they can discover about their own local history - Part of a bold, eye-catching three-part series. - Written byMelody Triumph - Information is presented clearly in an engaging, accessible format. Founded by Lavinya Stennet, the Black Curriculum is an organisation dedicated to promoting the learning of Black British history within schools, via workshops and free teaching resources. Black British history is currently not taught consistently in British schools, despite being recommended by reports such as the Windrush review and the MacPherson Report as a way of tackling racism. This series provides a resource to fill the gap and aims to support the work that the Black Curriculum is doing. The books will act as a resource in the classroom, as well as promoting independent learning. The bold illustrations from Black British illustrators, and age-appropriate text present the information in a fun and accessible way. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? The Black Curriculum - Places is a three-part series for children aged 8+ who want to learn more about Black British History, alongside teachers seeking to inspire children to learn more about the subject. Explore Black British Pioneers with The Black Curriculum - Legacies and discover an inspiring collection of migration stories from Black British History with The Black Curriculum - Migrations.

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The Black Curriculum: Legacies - Vocabulary cards

The Black Curriculum: Legacies KS2 Lesson Activities Guide

The Black Curriculum: Migrations - Vocabulary cards

The Black Curriculum: Migration KS2 Lesson Activities Guide

The Black Curriculum: Places - Vocabulary cards

The Black Curriculum: Places KS2 Lesson Activities Guide

Free teaching resources to help you start using the books in class

\nTest your class today with our \nkahoots\n, covering key educational aspects of each title! \nWith questions linking to STEM, English, History, music and more, alongside the bright and bold illustrations from the books, these quizzes are an excellent way to get children engaged and re-cap what they've been learning. \n\n\nTest your class now!\n

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