Exploring British identity - who are the British?
I can explain who the British are by considering the history, geography and stereotypes linked to the British.
- Year 11
Exploring British identity - who are the British?
I can explain who the British are by considering the history, geography and stereotypes linked to the British.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Britain has benefited from migration throughout its history. From the Angles, Saxons and Jutes to Windrush.
- The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Each of these countries has their own political assemblies, cultures and language, but together they form the UK.
- Stereotypes are simplified views of people. They can seem positive but are always generalisations.
- Prejudice and discrimination can occur because of stereotypes.
Keywords
Migration - the movement of people from one place to another, e.g., moving from one country to another
Stereotype - a simplified view of a group of people
Discrimination - treating people unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally
Prejudice - prejudging a person or people based on a characteristic, e.g., a negative view of a person because they are religious
Common misconception
Migration is a new event; in the past people stayed where they lived.
Migration has always existed. Britain has benefited from many centuries of migration from Europe and the wider world.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What of the following is the correct definition of migration?
Q2.Early migration to England was from Europe. Which of the following is the correct name of one of these groups of early immigrants?
Q3.The Anglo-Saxons have had no impact on modern English culture. True or False?
Q4.Match the country in the UK to the correct capital city.
Q5.Stereotypes are always negative. True or False?
Q6.Which of the following is an example of discrimination?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put these migration events in the correct order.
Q2.Why did the Windrush Generation come to Britain?
Q3.Which of the following contains all of the constituent countries in the UK?
Q4.Match the country to the name of the location of its parliament or assembly.
