Discover the rich cultural and historical connections between Jamaica and Britain with this comprehensive Jamaica Hidden Histories Educational Pack. Designed for Key Stage 3 (Year 9), this engaging cross-curricular resource supports the National Curriculum across History, English, Art & Design, Design & Technology and Citizenship.
Ideal for Black History Month and year-round teaching, this resource helps students explore migration, identity, cultural heritage, empire, diversity and the lasting influence of Jamaican communities on British society.
Students will investigate:
Jamaica under British rule from 1655.
The road to Jamaican Independence (1962).
Five decades of Jamaican influence on British culture (1962–2000).
The historical links between Britain and Jamaica.
Migration, identity, citizenship and cultural diversity.
The contribution of Caribbean communities to modern Britain.
Art, oral history and historical evidence as primary sources.
This comprehensive teaching pack contains three complete resources:
Learning Book (50 pages)
A fully illustrated learning book featuring:
Authentic oral histories
Historical artefacts
Archive photographs
Quality images
Personal testimonies
Classroom activities
Ready-to-use lesson plans
Activities & Teachers’ Notes (35 pages)
Designed to save teachers valuable planning time, this section includes:
Comprehension and source-based questions
Clear learning objectives
Differentiated activities
Extension challenges for higher-attaining students
Teacher guidance and historical context
Suggestions for further research and independent learning
Art & Design Unit of Work
A complete scheme of work developed with Burlington Danes Academy, exploring the sculpture Meditations Beneath Duppy Cherry Tree by Jamaican-born artist George “Fowokan” Kelly.
Students also investigate how Pablo Picasso was influenced by African art during the early twentieth century, encouraging discussion about artistic inspiration, cultural exchange and identity.
Perfect for:
KS3 History
Year 9 History
Black History Month
English
Art & Design
Design & Technology
Citizenship
Cultural Diversity
British Empire
Migration Studies
Independent Research
Project-Based Learning
Home Learning
Cover Lessons
Resource Includes
50-page Learning Book
35-page Activities and Teachers’ Notes
Complete Art & Design Unit of Work
Lesson Plans
Oral Histories
Archive Images and Historical Photographs
Primary Source Materials
Differentiated Classroom Activities
Extension Tasks
Suitable for KS3 (Year 9)
This resource encourages enquiry-based learning, critical thinking and meaningful discussion while helping students understand the shared history of Britain and Jamaica through authentic voices, historical evidence and creative learning activities.
Supporting DVDs are also available to download separately from the TES Resources shop.
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This a full, accurate and interesting account of Caribbean history both for the Year 9 student and for the general reader. Excellent illustrations and lively oral testimony make this a pleasure to read. Added to this, there are professionally devised and tested activities for the student ranging across the syllabus. First-rate material for teachers and ready to be used.
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