Families and migration: refugee stories in art
I can create an artwork which shows empathy towards refugees.
- Year 9
Families and migration: refugee stories in art
I can create an artwork which shows empathy towards refugees.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A refugee is a person who has escaped from their country for political, religious, economic reasons or because of war
- By addressing themes of migration, artists discuss issues such as racism and inequality
- Art can move us to consider what unites us rather than what divides us through exploring people's stories
Keywords
Refugee - a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution or natural disaster
Migrate - to move from one country to another
Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
Common misconception
Refugees are illegal and take jobs away from others.
Refugees are protected under international law and have the right to seek asylum. While they may need help when they arrive in a new country, many refugees go on to contribute positively to their communities.
Equipment
Paper or card, scissors, glue, ruler, pencil, pencil crayons, collage materials, old maps, string, paint, marker pens
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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