Part of the Junior Biology Series, this study of the onion is aided by diagrammatic, time-lapse, and microscopic footage.

‘Good Value&’ shows the skill and craftsmanship in British industry - from cloth weaving to knife-making, generator construction to light-bulb manufacture.

Three Canadian soldiers visiting London discuss the experiences of Britain that they have been writing home to loved ones about.

A station worker takes a young lady to the cinema inside Waterloo station itself to see a film about the workings of the station.

The traditional and modern manufacture of glass, glass research, and its applications.

A cross-section of how various people across Britain spend Saturday - the day divided between work and recreation.

A study of the architecture, farming, and crafts found in and around Lavenham, Suffolk.

The training and principles of police officers, their duties whilst on the beat, and their role within the community.

‘Morning Paper&’ follows the production of an issue of The Times during the Blitz, from the daily editorial conference to the printing presses.

A Technicolor film on the principles and practicalities of crop rotation, illustrated with diagrams and models.

A typical market day in the old town of Newark, Nottinghamshire.

A Technicolor guide to some of the coastline, countryside, and properties preserved by the National Trust.

‘Royal Road&’ takes a look at both the public-facing activities of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) during the Second World War, as well as a showing a glimpse of the royal family’s private life in the gardens at Windsor.

From the laying of the keel through to the riveting of steel plates - teams of men work together to build and launch a steel ship.

Radical Read is a flexible learning resource containing a number of themes exploring the involvement of young people in peaceful protest, inspired by the commemoration of the Peterloo Massacre in Manchester, England in 1819. It includes powerful stories of how young people around the globe have used protest and collective action to promote democratic rights. The pack contains a wide variety of sources to support the delivery of activities. Some of these are original materials that were written by young people, while others are extracts from a range of different sources, from leaflets to young adult fiction and historians’ works. They were selected to help provoke questions, provide context, and stimulate critical thinking. Also included are links to curriculum subjects, the British Council Core Skills and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This session introduces students to the Peterloo Massacre. Students are encouraged to think about the importance of banners to protest movements.

This resource from the British Council and the Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu) will help you explore the Arab world with students aged 11 -16, providing accurate information and challenging misconceptions, raising critical questions and informing debate. The resource will help students find out about the history, geography, culture and language of the Arab world in the past and present. About the Learning About the Arab World Education Packs The Arab world is a fascinating, diverse region stretching from south-west Asia to north-west Africa. It has an immensely rich culture and history but it is often misperceived, giving rise to inaccuracies and stereotypes. Tackling prejudice and combatting confusion is central to the work of the Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu). It contains two sections: Learning About the Arab World and Stereotypes and Islamophobia. Each part has background information for teachers, a slideshow with detailed notes, questions for students to think and talk about and activities.

Empower pupils to use their voice, express their views, feelings and wishes and to have their opinions taken seriously through a creative process. This resource helps pupils understand what they can contribute to their community.

Our reliance on fossil fuels is making drastic changes to our climate. Nevertheless, renewable energy is becoming increasingly cost effective, particularly in remote areas. One of the creative capacities of the Connecting Classrooms core skills course, creativity and imagination, is ‘envisaging what might be’. The topic of off-grid solar energy offers great potential for students to visualize and design alternative solutions to a range of challenges. These learning materials can be adapted to the context of each school and the needs of specific students. There are five lessons of 60 minutes each designed for pupils aged nine to 13 years.