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Young People's Digital Diversity Exchange

This project is a celebration of culture and heritage curated through the lens of young people, particularly people from the ethnic minority, as a tool to promote diversity and community cohesion.The project was led by young people, who came from a diverse range of backgrounds to learn and explore their cultural similarities and differences, with the aim of understanding and educating themselves while developing a lasting sense of a wider community. The enthusiasm sparked by our Windrush heritage and the Black Lives Matter movement has deeply impacted many young individuals. They are keen to share their stories, raise awareness, and eagerly seek to educate school children and families about their heritage and Black Welsh History. Central to our approach was the idea of empowerment through agency. Recognising that each participant brings a unique perspective to the table, we empowered them to take the reins of the interview process. Rather than being subjected to external scrutiny, participants were given the opportunity to interview each other, an idea that emerged organically from within the group, fostering a sense of ownership over the storytelling process. In this collaborative setting, barriers were broken down. Curriculum for WalesAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Health and Wellbeing- How we process and respond to our experiences affects our mental health and emotional well-being.- Our decision-making impacts on the quality of our lives and the lives of others.- How we engage with social influences shapes who we are and affects our health and well-being.Humanities- Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future.- Events and human experiences are complex, and are perceived, interpreted and represented in different ways.- Human societies are complex and diverse, and shaped by human actions and beliefs.- Informed, self-aware citizens engage with the challenges and opportunities that face humanity, and are able to take considered and ethical action. Resource content: - Project video containing interviews with participants - Project Booklet - Project photographs and other contentThese can be found in the Quick Links below.

Building Resilience and Self Esteem through Boxing

Women’s Boxing Wales: Past, Present and Future (WBW) is a sporting heritage project, which documents the experiences of female participants in Welsh boxing. The purpose of the project is to celebrate the contributions they have made to the rich history of boxing in Wales and draw attention to the challenges and barriers that female participants face in the sport. The archive published on People’s Collections Wales includes images and interviews with boxers (amateur and professional), boxing coaches, historians and journalists.This resource can support learners to:1. Understand how boxing enables individuals to build confidence and self-esteem, and to develop and maintain positive habits that support emotional well-being, identity and community.2. Reflect on the way they express and process their emotions through physical action and activity. Curriculum for WalesAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Health and WellbeingDeveloping physical health and well-being has lifelong benefits How we process and respond to our experiences affects our mental health and emotional well-being.Our decision-making impacts on the quality of our lives and the lives of others.How we engage with social influences shapes who we are and affects our health and well-being. HumanitiesEnquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future.Events and human experiences are complex, and are perceived, interpreted and represented in different ways.Informed, self-aware citizens engage with the challenges and opportunities that face humanity, and are able to take considered and ethical action. Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students using our website. See the Quick Links below for content to accompany this resource.

Campaigning and Protest - How People Protest

People in Wales have a long history of campaigning and protesting against injustice, unfairness, and inequality. There are many different ways in which people can campaign or protest.In this eBook we will take a look at some of the different ways that people protest. How do you think the ways in which people protest have changed over time?Access the e-book on the Amgueddfa Cymru website Curriculum for WalesHumanitiesEvents and human experiences are complex, and are perceived, interpreted and represented in different waysAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students. See the Quick Links below for content to accompany this Teaching Resource.

Hughesovka - Welsh Migration and...

This resource invites learners to approach the history of Welsh industrialisation from a different perspective. The city of Hughesovka, today’s Donetsk in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine (former Russian Empire), was founded by Welsh and British workers. Using Hughesovka as a case study, the resource aims to enable learners to develop a more nuanced and critical perspective on the history of industrialisation in their country and to critically engage with archival material.Authors: Clara Defachel and Dr Victoria Donovan, University of St Andrews, Scotland. People’s Collection Wales.The source material (photographs and other images) within this resource comes from the Hughesovka Research Archive, held at the Glamorgan Archives, and these are reproduced here with their kind permission. Curriculum for WalesHumanitiesHistoryProgression Step: 3 & 4 Lifelong LearningThis resource provides opportunities for personal or professional development. See the Quick Links below for a collection of images to accompany this resource. Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students.

How to upload to People's Collection Wales

Would you like to contribute your content to People's Collection Wales? Not quite sure how to get started? Watch our short video below, then read our easy to follow How To guides to learn how to register an account, upload and publish.Teachers: The skills developed when creating an account and uploading items to People's Collection Wales fulfil many of the requirements of the Digital Competence Framework. Read more in our Teachers Toolbox. Curriculum for WalesDigital Competence Framework Age: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 and 5 Lifelong LearningThis resource provides opportunities for personal or professional development.

Memory Archive - Dementia

Discover the ‘Memory Archive’ on People's Collection Wales and learn about dementia.Raising dementia awareness develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of this common life-changing condition. It can also provide them with valuable life skills allowing them to support people in their families and communities living with dementia.This resource:will introduce you to the ‘Memory Archive’ on People’s Collection Wales, an archive of images that you can use in reminiscence work with people living with dementiawill introduce you to Alzheimer’s Society’s teaching resources for schools that make it easy to teach and learn about dementiagives guidance on how you can use the Memory Archive in two practical reminiscence activities: Create a Memory Tree and Create a Memory Timelinesign-posts to other free dementia resources, highlighting ones that are available in Welsh and English Watch a short video about the Memory Archive. Foundation PhasePersonal and social development, well-being and cultural diversity, Knowledge and understanding of the worldKey Stage 2, 3 & 4Personal and social educationCurriculum for WalesHealth and Wellbeing, Digital Competence FrameworkLifelong LearningThis resource has been developed for use in schools but contains activities that could be used by people of any age to work with adults living with dementia. It could be used by families to support a family member or by those working within a care environment. Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students using our website. See the Quick Links below for content to accompany this resource.

COVID Digital Time Capsule

Capture Your pupils' COVID-19 Story.Throughout the centuries we have looked at diaries, photographs, documents and recordings, to help us understand other periods in history. This evidence from the past can allow us to see how people lived their day-to-day lives and how they coped during times of crisis.With your help, we'd like to create a COVID digital time capsule on the People’s Collection Wales website. Can you and your pupils contribute photos, stories and memories of things that changed during the pandemic? This digital record will help current and future generations to understand what it was really like to live through these challenging times. Foundation PhaseDigital competence framework, Personal and social development, well-being and cultural diversity, Knowledge and understanding of the world, Creative developmentKey Stage 2, 3 & 4Digital competence framework, Literacy skills, Education for sustainable development and global citizenshipCurriculum for Wales 2022Expressive arts, Health and well-being, Languages, literacy and communication, Digital competence framework Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students using our website. See the Quick Links below for content to accompany this Teaching Resource, and see our 'Rainbows in Windows' content here.

Angels of Wales eBook

The Angels of Wales eBook is designed for 7-11 year olds and tells the story of Angelsharks in Wales. The eBook covers information on Angelshark ecology, history of Angelsharks in Wales and how people are working together to safeguard the future of this species in Wales.Access the eBook on the Angel Shark Project: Wales website Key Stage 2Science, Art and Design, Education for Sustainable Development and Global CitizenshipCurriculum for WalesScience and Technology, Expressive Arts Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students. See the Quick Links below for content to accompany this Teaching Resource.

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic History in Wales

Wales is a multicultural nation, with migration into Wales strongly linked to our industrial past. Up to the present day, people have come to Wales to work, to study, to seek asylum and to live. We all contribute to the culture and history of Wales. In this Collection we aim to bring together the stories of ethnic minority people and communities in Wales.This resource is based on content currently published on People's Collection Wales. We are working to engage with organisations, communities and individuals to create a broader and more diverse representation of the people of Wales. This resource will grow as more content becomes available.Can you help? If you have content that will help tell the stories of ethnic minority individuals and communities in Wales (past and present) please add it to the People's Collection Wales. For help with uploading your content, see our How To Guides. If you know of published content that would enrich this resource, please leave a comment below or Contact us to help us to continue to expand this resource. Curriculum for WalesHumanitiesAge / Progression Step: All(Most content here is suitable for all ages but teachers should review content before sharing it with learners. Some content, such as audio and video content relating to the 1919 race riots, may not be suitable.) Lifelong LearningThis resource provides opportunities for personal or professional development. Learning CollectionWe have collected these items together so that you can quickly and easily use them as resources to create activities for your class. Find content from many different PCW contributors in the Quick Links below and by viewing these PCW contributors and projects:Back-a-Yard projectJewish History Association of South Wales (JHASW)Newport Chinese Community CentreTreftadaeth Gymreig-Eidalaidd / Welsh-Italian HeritageSWICA CarnivalHistoricDockProjectBefore Freedom learning resource, Jazz Heritage WalesWindrush CymruYoung People's Digital Diversity Exchange

Oral History: A Guide for Schools

History is all around us. We only have to ask our own families and communities. They can tell us enough stories to fill a library of books. This kind of history is called ORAL HISTORY.Documents and books often concentrate on famous people and big events. But many people’s experiences and voices have been hidden from history. Oral history fills in the gaps and gives us history which includes everyone.With digital technology, anyone can preserve oral histories and share them with others. It is a wonderful way of developing digital and interviewing skills while learning about history. It can build the confidence of young people and respect between generations.This guide has been created in partnership by the Oral History Society and People’s Collection Wales. It offers helpful advice on getting started with an oral history project in your school or community. Curriculum for WalesHumanities, Languages, Literacy and Communication, Digital Competence FrameworkHistoryAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 a 5 Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students using our website. See the Quick Links below for content to accompany this Teaching Resource.

Glamorgan Archives: Shopping in the Past

Learn about how the way we shop has changed over time. Explore the changing face of the local high street and Cardiff city centre, and discover more about the development of home delivery. Find out about food rationing during difficult times, and learn about the treats on offer at cafes in the past.This resource was created by the Glamorgan Archives using sources including photographs, trade directories, building plans, census returns and much more. The teachers’ notes were written for Progression Step 3, however the resource contains fascinating source material and ideas that could be adapted for Progression Step 4 and 5 learners. Curriculum for WalesHumanities, Languages, Literacy and CommunicationAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students. It is one of a series of 6 resources from the Glamorgan archives.

Glamorgan Archives: From the Collieries to...

Discover more about coal; where did it come from? How was it used? Where did it go? Learn how Welsh coal powered the world and explore how it was exported via Cardiff Docks.This resource was created by the Glamorgan Archives using sources including maps, photographs, census returns, trade directories, shipping records and much more. The teachers’ notes were written for Progression Step 3, however the resource contains fascinating source material and ideas that could be adapted for Progression Step 4 and 5 learners. Curriculum for WalesHumanities, Languages, Literacy and CommunicationAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students. It is one of a series of 6 resources from the Glamorgan archives using primary source material from their archives.

Glamorgan Archives: Rich and Poor in Victorian...

Find out how rich people in south Wales lived in Victorian times, and discover how the poor Victorian people of south Wales led their lives. Learn what was it like to go to school in Victorian times, and explore the working lives of people in south Wales. Discover more about the houses Victorian people lived in, and the furniture and appliances they owned.This resource was created by the Glamorgan Archives using sources including census returns, maps, photographs, school log books, diaries and much more. The teachers’ notes were written for Progression Step 3, however the resource contains fascinating source material and ideas that could be adapted for Progression Step 4 and 5 learners. Curriculum for WalesHumanities, Languages, Literacy and CommunicationAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students. It is one of a series of 6 resources from the Glamorgan archives using primary source material from their archives.

Glamorgan Archives: Tudors and Stuarts

Find out how people in South Wales lived during the Tudor and Stuart times; what they wore, what they ate, and how they furnished their homes. Learn more about the Tudor and Stuart kings and queens and their links to South Wales.This resource was created by the Glamorgan Archives using sources including wills and inventories, recipe books, seals, letters and more. The teachers’ notes were written for Progression Step 3, however the resource contains fascinating source material and ideas that could be adapted for Progression Step 4 and 5 learners. Curriculum for WalesHumanities, Languages, Literacy and CommunicationAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students. It is one of a series of 6 resources from the Glamorgan archives.

Glamorgan Archives: First World War

Discover more about the impact of the First World War on the people and communities of south Wales. Learn about life at the front, about the people from south Wales who served in the war, and the care provided for injured soldiers. Discover how the War affected life at home and in school, and explore the changing role of women during the war.This resource was created by the Glamorgan Archives using sources including school log books, photographs, letters, diaries and much more. The teachers’ notes were written for Progression Step 3, however the resource contains fascinating source material and ideas that could be adapted for Progression Step 4 and 5 learners. Curriculum for WalesHumanities, Languages, Literacy and CommunicationAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Learning Activity PackThis resource provides ideas for learning activities. It is one of a series of 6 resources from the Glamorgan archives using primary source material from their archives.

Glamorgan Archives: Second World War

Find out about the impact the Second World War had on Cardiff and south Wales. Discover how schools were affected, learn about air raids and air raid precautions and find out more about evacuees. Explore how the war was fought on the Home Front through Dig for Victory and Make Do and Mend, and see how rationing had an impact on everyday people in south Wales.This resource was created by the Glamorgan Archives using sources including school log books, maps, photographs, letters and much more. The teachers’ notes were written for Progression Step 3, however the resource contains fascinating source material and ideas that could be adapted for Progression Step 4 and 5 learners. Curriculum for WalesAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5HumanitiesEnquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future.Human societies are complex and diverse, and shaped by human actions and beliefs. Language, Literacy and CommunicationExpressing ourselves through languages is the key to communication.Understanding languages is key to understanding the world around us. Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students using our website. It is one of a series of 6 resources from the Glamorgan archives. You can view the source material in the pdf below, or you and your pupils can view this content digitally on PCW by following the Quick links below.

Case Study: Swansea Windrush Intergenerational...

The Windrush Intergenerational Project was developed by the African Community Centre (ACC), working with young people in local schools, to research the lives of the Windrush generation who arrived in Wales from the West Indies between the 1940s and 1970s.The project sought to bridge the gap between older and younger generations, especially with regards to passing down culture, tradition, journeys, settlement and other experiences. It records and documents the amazing contributions that Black and Ethnic Minority migrants have brought to the UK, and to Swansea/Neath Port Talbot in particular.In total, the project celebrates the lives of ten elders, a combination of members of the Windrush generation and other persons whose contributions have made South Wales a multicultural society.The case study text is bilingual however the video interviews and booklet are available in English only. Curriculum for WalesExpressive Arts, Humanities, Languages, Literacy and Communication, Digital Competence FrameworkHistoryAge: 11-16 / Progression Step: 4 & 5 Case StudySee how other schools have used our website to give you ideas for your own digital projects.

Use Archives to Discover Local History

Use these resources find out how you can investigate local history using your local archives. Curriculum for WalesHumanitiesHistoryAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Lifelong LearningThis resource provides opportunities for personal or professional development. Learning CollectionWe have collected these items together so that you can quickly and easily use them as resources to create activities for your class.

Collection of Victorian architectural drawings...

A collection of architectural drawings by the Newport architect R.G. Thomas (1820 - 1883).Thomas was an architect and engineer who spent most of his life in Australia, having emigrated from Britain in 1836. He returned to Britain in 1846, where he remained for a period of 15 years, most of which were spent in Newport. During this time he was involved in numerous diverse building projects ranging from a drainage system for a housing estate to designs for cottages and villas and from shop-fronts to schools, churches and town halls. Curriculum for WalesExpressive Arts, HumanitiesHistory, Famous Welsh PeopleAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Learning CollectionWe have collected these items together so that you can quickly and easily use them as resources to create activities for your class.

Urban Meadow

Learn about bees, biodiversity and how to create your own meadow.In 2014, National Museum Cardiff created an Urban Meadow on the Museum grounds to provide a natural haven for local wildlife within the urban landscape. This pack is designed to support teachers and educators in preparing for a self-led visit to National Museum Cardiff, but can also be used to support learning inside and outside of the classroom. There are lots of ideas and activities to explore before your visit, at the Museum, and back at school. There is also a resources section at the back of the pack with worksheets and activities. Curriculum for WalesExpressive Arts, Humanities, Languages, Literacy and Communication, Mathematics and Numeracy, Science and TechnologyHistory, GeographyAge: 5-11 / Progression Step: 2 & 3 Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students using our website. See the Quick Links below for a collection of images to accompany this Teaching Resource. The collection includes content from the resource, and extra images to enhance your pupils’ learning experience.

Time for Washing

An interactive iBook about washing clothes before washing machines. Designed to be used by your learners; includes games, archive material and suggested activities. There is also a PDF version (not interactive) if you don't have access to iOS (Apple).Can be used as a stand-alone resource, but best used to complement washday sessions at St Fagans National Museum of History , Big Pit National Coal Museum and the National Slate Museum - where there is a chance to have a go at some of the steps of the process with a facilitator. Curriculum for WalesHumanities, Languages, Literacy and Communication, Mathematics and NumeracyHistoryAge: 5-8 / Progression Step: 2 Learning Activity PackThis resource provides learning activities for your students using our content. See the Quick Links below for content to accompany this Teaching Resource.

Patagonia collections

Change and Conflict in Wales, 1900-1918

Island Farm prisoner of war camp

Island Farm prisoner of war camp, Bridgend, 1939-1945. Built to house the munitions workers from the factory at Bridgend, Island Farm then became a POW Camp and saw the largest mass escape on British soil. Curriculum for WalesHumanitiesHistoryAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Learning CollectionWe have collected these items together so that you can quickly and easily use them as resources to create activities for your class.

Iron Age Celts

20th century individuals and events

Homes in the Age of the Princes

There were hundreds of castles in Wales built between the 10th and 14th centuries. Castles provided safe accommodation for the Welsh princes and their families, other classes of people lived in small villages or on small farmsteads. Curriculum for WalesHumanitiesAge / Progression Step: All Learning CollectionWe have collected these items together so that you can quickly and easily use them as resources to create activities for your class.

Homes in the Time of the Romans

Romans occupied Wales between AD 47 and about AD 410, and where they settled they built homes called villas. These were stone buildings with a bath house, heating system and mosaics. Oil, wine, pottery and glass were imported from across the Roman Empire. Curriculum for WalesHumanitiesHistoryAge: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5 Learning CollectionWe have collected these items together so that you can quickly and easily use them as resources to create activities for your class.