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The Browning of Britainby Edith CampbellThis unit is designed for students who have had a basic introduction to the history and geography of Great Britain. It poses the key question of how the definition of "British" is changing as the demographics of Great Britain changes. The author has created a website for researching and sharing information on immigration to Great Britain. The unit includes several suggestions for reading and film-viewing, but primarily directs students to conduct research online. Supporting weblinks include information produced by the United Kingdom Commission for Racial Equality and a UK website on Asian and Black History in Britain, and other youth-oriented sites on immigration and the UK's multiethnic population. The interdisciplinary unit addresses Indiana and national standards in World Geography and Sociology, grades 9-12, and Social Studies, grade 6. It examines how the movement of people and ideas creates change, with particular attention to the push/pull factors that draw migrants from former colonial territories. Funding for this lesson was provided by the Indiana University West European Studies National Resource Center. Lesson contents do not necessarily reflect the views of the West European Studies NRC, which invites comments and suggestions via email. Keywords Global Regions: Europe Countries: United Kingdom Centers: Indiana University, West European Studies Length: Several class sessions Year Produced: 2004 Material: Website and weblinks Basic Concepts: Belief Systems, Culture and Society, Imperialism and ColonialismDisciplines: Arts, History and Social Studies, Language Arts & Literature Fields: Curriculum Time Periods: Contemporary Instructional Strategies: Group Work, Hands-On, Role Play/Perspective-Taking Levels: High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8) |
