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Energy
A selection of Oxfam science resources
to complement the Science Museum's new Energy
Gallery.
Design and Technology
Print resources:
This
Earth for Us
A unique pack exploring Aboriginal works of art and craft. Suitable
for 4-14 year olds.
Also available: Scottish
Curriculum edition
Toying
with Technology
Exploring global perspectives through work on toys and technology.
Suitable for 5-7 year olds.
Craft
without Limits
This innovative and creative series, produced in India, uses examples
of toys, puppets and art created by children, with instructions
for making your own versions using everyday materials. Suitable
for 8-14 year olds.
Live
Well, Live Wisely
Appropriate technology issues covered through design-and-make activities.
Suitable for 11-16 year olds.
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background info for teachers/older students |
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The Oxfam bucket: Design features of an Oxfam bucket.
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Where have all the bed nets gone? Social and cultural design
considerations - anti-malarial bed nets in Sudan.
Health
Online resources:
Water
resources homepage
Print resources:
A
Life like Mine
This book includes stories and colourful photographs exploring how
the rights of 14 different children are met around the world. Themes
covered include health, water and family. Suitable for 8-12 year
olds.
Whose
Right to Water?
A 16pp pupil's booklet exploring global water issues, including
the right to water and associated health concerns. Suitable for
11-14 year olds.
Who
decides?
A pack focusing on HIV/AIDS issues in Uganda as well as conflict
in Burundi. Suitable for 11-16 year olds.
Just
Acting
This drama pack explores many themes through sketches, including
HIV/AIDS, with supporting information for teachers. Suitable for
11+.
No-Nonsense
Guide to HIV/AIDS
An accessible reader in HIV/AIDS issues, approached from a development
perspective. Suitable for 14+.
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background info for teachers/older students |
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Water and sanitation: The importance of water and sanitation
in emergencies.
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Oxfam's health programme: Information about HIV/AIDS, drugs/patents,
and ethical science.
Click below for more learning resources:
> Environment and Sustainable Development
> Design and Technology
> Food / Fair Trade
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