Why not Go Global with your Scouts, Cub Scouts, Beaver Scouts, Explorer Scouts or Scout Network members?
There are a growing number of global resources held at Cranham Scout Centre which can be borrowed by leaders for use with their section. If you are a Scout or Explorer Scout, why not register and take part in the Lands of Adventure programme.If you wish to borrow a resource please contact the County office to arrange a time to collect it. Please complete the record book with the resources so we know where they have gone and please return them promptly.
Contributions or suggestions for the resources are always welcome and there are plans to expand it further so keep an eye on the list.
If you wish to borrow a resource please contact the County Scouting Officefirst to arrange a time to collect it. Complete the record book with the resources so we know where they have gone and please return them promptly.
Contributions or suggestions for the resources are always welcome and there are plans to expand it further so keep an eye on the web.
Name |
Target Age |
Description |
Organisation /Publisher |
| The Mini Book of War and Peace | Adults | Thoughts and quotations | Christian Aid |
| The Festival Shop Catalogue 2006 | Adults | Multifaith, Multicultural and Citizenship resources | The Festival Shop Ltd 56 Poplar Road, Kings heath, Birmingham B14 7AG info @www.festivalshop.co.uk |
| The Rough Guide to a Better World | Adults | Explains Global Development and how we can all play our part | Dept. for International Development |
| Crossing Frontiers | Adults working with young people 16-25 | Aims to introduce key issues for consideration when travelling abroad | |
| Rough Guide to World Music CD Volume 1 Africa, Europe and the Middle East | all ages | Music from across the diverse cultures of the area covered | World Music Network in association with Rough Guides |
| Rough Guide to World Music CD Volume 2 Latin and North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific | all ages | Music from across the diverse cultures of the area covered | World Music Network in association with Rough Guides |
| Arabia – contemporary sounds CD | all ages | Music from across the diverse cultures of the area covered | World Music Network in association with Oxfam |
| Unwired:Europe CD | all ages | Acoustic Musical journey across the continent | World Music Network in association with Amnesty International |
| Symbols Clipart CD- Rom | all ages | Contains clipart of various religious and cultural symbols | The Festival Shop Ltd 56 Poplar Road, Kings heath, Birmingham B14 7AG info @www.festivalshop.co.uk |
| Calendar of Festivals and Events 2006 | all ages | Useful dates, colour coded on A3 poster | Cotswolds and Stroud Hate Crime Action Group |
| Flags of the World Poster | all ages | Poster A3 – names of countries colour -coded to show continent | McDonald Posters and Books 2004 |
| Map of Europe | all ages | Poster A3 EU flags, EU Currency units. Capitals. Photos of well known sites | McDonald Posters and Books 2005 |
| Mind the Gap | all ages | 2006 Action Kit and CD-ROM | One World Week |
| Egypt Activities and Crafts | all ages | practical ideas and information about Egypt – photocopiable- 50+ pages | unknown origin |
| Sponsored by Letters Action Pack | all ages | Different form of Sponsored event which doesn’t raise money but campaigns for Trade Justice | Christian Aid |
| Celebrating Families | 4+ | Card game based on Happy Families which acknowledges and celebrates the rich diversity of family life children can and do experience | The DAWN Project |
| Fairground | 5+ | Who made my computer? Includes CD | Cafod |
| Kids around the World Flashcards | 6 to 10 | These beautifully designed, multicultural flashcards help children learn exciting facts about 28 countries | Produced by Roylco. Purchased from the Festival Shop Catalogue |
| Spirit of the Forest – Tree Tales from Around the World | 6 to 10 | A lively and thought-provoking collection of 12 stories | published by Francis Lincoln |
| Rainforest Rescue | 6 to 11 | Snake and ladders based board game to save the creatures of the rainforest | Marks and Spencers |
| Global Communities: Learning about Refugee Issues | 6 to 11 | Activity ideas, discussion points, facts | Department for International Development |
| What I believe | 6 to 11 | A young person’s Guide to the Religions of the World | Fernleigh Books 2005 |
| Children’s Picture Atlas | 6 to 8 | Talking points, exploring the world , quiz ideas | Usbourne |
| Send my friend to School | 6+ | CD:Rom – relates to the Millennium Development Goal on Universal Education | www.sendmyfriend.org – Global Campaign for Education |
| “Make It Multicultural” | 6+ | An Arts based pack with ideas to get your creative juices going as you explore the colourful and interesting world of different cultures and festivals | Girlguiding South West England |
| Promises, promises! | 6+ | A range of activities, photo pack, drama, stories, discussion starters on the theme of Make Poverty History | One World Week |
| Countries and Cultures Quiz Game | 6+ | Photocopiable sheet | Scouting Source |
| Join in Jamboree – Chile | 6+ | Programme and activity ideas | Scout Association |
| Bare Necessities for Life | 7 to 11 | Poster pack on themes of Food, Water and Environment | Christian Aid |
| Rooted | 7 to 11 | Journeys of roots and religion around the world – video and booklet | Christian Aid |
| Around the World Snap Pack 1 | 7+ | Card Game -countries, capitals, flags | The Green Board Game Co. |
| Around the World Snap Pack 2 | 7+ | Card Game -countries, capitals, flags | The Green Board Game Co. |
| Around Europe | 7+ | Card Game -countries, capitals, flags | The Green Board Game Co. |
| Local Citizen; global citizen | 8 to 12 | Activities on citizenship and personal social development- games, stories, activities | Christian Aid |
| We the World | 8 to 12 | Global citizenship through the lives and experiences of three tribal children from Brazil, Congo and Siberia | Survival – www.survival-international.org |
| m:power Goat for It | 8+ | Recycling goats, activities and fund-raising ideas | Christian Aid |
| A fair price for our coffee | 8+ | Play and activities | Cafod |
| The Chocolate Trade Game | 9 to 13 | Simulation Game | Christian Aid |
| Paper Bag Game | 9+ | Simulation Game | Christian Aid |
| Youth Topics -The Ultimate Collection | 10 + | Themed Activity sheets on a range of topics designed to inspire young people to change the world | Christian Aid/Cafod/Sciaf |
| m:power Positive booklet and DVD | 10 + | Games, quizzes, drama to explore issues surrounding HIV/Aids | Christian Aid |
| Global Communities: Learning about Refugee Issues | 10 to 18 | Activity ideas, discussion points, facts | Department for International Development |
| m:power Poverty | 10+ |
Video and Leader’s Booklet – help your group get to grips with four questions about poverty. 1) What’s it like to be poor in a developing country? 2) Why are some people in developing countries poor? 3) What’s it got to do with us? 4) What can we do about it? |
Christian Aid |
| m:power Christian Aid uncovered | 10+ | Introduction to Christian Aid | Christian Aid |
| m:power H2kn0w | 10+ | Activity pack looking at aspects of water | Christian Aid |
| m:power Trade Rules are Nuts | 10+ | Video and activity ideas on the theme of trade rules | Christian Aid |
| Global Connections Activity | 10+ | Why we should be interested in our world? Photocopiable | Cafod |
| Sport – a global game | 10+ | CD-Rom in 4 languages | Swiss development agency and One World Week |
| Seeds for Life | 11 to 14 | Video and booklet issues of biodiversity and genetic engineering | Christian Aid |
| Fairground | 11+ | How PC is you PC? Simulation Game | Cafod |
| President for a Day | 12+ | Cd-Rom interactive game What does it take to run a country | Tear Fund and face-values |
| Just Acting | 12+ | 15 sketches on Debt, Fair Trade, water, trade rules and other global issues, forward by Nick Park (Wallace and Gromit) | Christian Aid |
| Thinking about Disaster | 14+ | video and booklet exploring the effects of disasters on our world | Christian Aid |
| The Debt Game | 14+ | Simulation Game | Christian Aid |
| The Trading Game | 14+ | Simulation Game | Christian Aid |
| It’s Not Fair | 14+ but some adaptable for younger age groups | A Handbook on World Development for Youth Groups -loads of practical ideas | Christian Aid/Cafod/Sciaf |