Pictures of Russia by school pupils
Fascinating facts for children from the Scotland-Russia Forum
Let us know of any Russian events for children and we'll list them here. Email info@findoutaboutrussia.co.uk
Russian Language and Culture - a new short course for schools
A collaborative project by the British Council and the Scotland-Russia Forum, launched 6 June 2020. There are two versions of this education pack - a shorter one for primary schools and the full version with material suitable for both primary and early secondary students, including slides for each topic.
More information and download links: www.russianinscotland.com
More information and download links: www.russianinscotland.com
Schools Competition for all ages! "The Story of a Stamp"
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and their partner StampIT have launched language competitions. All are based on a fantastic activity which covers many curriculum objectives starting with just one postage stamp. Tell the story of a Spanish, French, Chinese or in fact any country/language stamp (details here). This activity links to the RZSS & StampIT language series.
The competition will continue to run each year, therefore there is no time limit for entries. Entries are encouraged from all age groups. Example pages are shown but younger pupils can still enter and possibly draw around the stamp and write a word or two in the language as appropriate. Pupils can enter more than one of the competitions.
Check out the attached leaflet for more information. If anyone has difficulty in finding stamps, please contact Sandie Robb - SRobb@rzss.org.uk.
Here are some Russian stamps showing animals to get you thinking -
The competition will continue to run each year, therefore there is no time limit for entries. Entries are encouraged from all age groups. Example pages are shown but younger pupils can still enter and possibly draw around the stamp and write a word or two in the language as appropriate. Pupils can enter more than one of the competitions.
Check out the attached leaflet for more information. If anyone has difficulty in finding stamps, please contact Sandie Robb - SRobb@rzss.org.uk.
Here are some Russian stamps showing animals to get you thinking -
Two new Russian courses for junior pupils
Early Start Russian from Early Start Languages Ltd. is a short course for primary / early secondary students which can be taught by non-specialists.
The course is available online or on disc and includes films, e-flashcards, songs and teacher support materials. Vivid HD films show Russian language and culture seen through the eyes of Russian children living in the UK. Your pupils will learn as they see and hear everyday natural language. More information: www.earlystartonline.com Vertical Divider
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Russian with the Smeshariki from the Pushkin Instiute in Moscow.
The Smeshariki are characters in popular cartoons for young children (Kikoriki in the English language version on YouTube) and have been used in a series of attractive Russian language films for children learning Russian. Try them! https://smeshariki.pushkininstitute.ru/lessons.php |
and try the language pages on this site too of course!
Free Russian course for older students - Duolingo
Where in the World? BBC 2017
A great CBeebies series on the BBC , Where in the World? shows the everyday life of children in different countries - including 7 year old Liza in Russia.
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Look East - a workshop for teachers.
This was the programme in Glasgow, Sept 2017.
We hope to be running more workshops in other parts of Scotland - contact us for more information.
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Look East!
How can you introduce Russian and East European culture and language to your pupils? A workshop for schools.
Glasgow University, 9-12am Friday 15 September 2017
Relevant to teachers of 1+2 courses in primary schools and secondary school BGE, Modern Studies qualifications, and Languages for Life and Work qualifications.
Glasgow University Russian Department celebrates its 100th anniversary in September 2017. The department has developed in those 100 years, not least being joined by teachers of other East European languages and cultures – currently Polish, Czech and Hungarian. They would like to invite schools to discuss how to work together to ensure that pupils have an understanding of the rich cultures of that part of the world, situated between the more familiar countries of Western Europe and the Asian countries we are starting to learn more about.
As you prepare to celebrate European Day of Languages on 26 September don’t forget that Europe stretches as far as the Urals.
Draft Programme
9.00-9.30 Registration, coffee, networking, exhibition of teaching materials. Please bring your own materials and ideas to share.
9.30-9.45 Welcome by GU/SRF. Why should Eastern Europe be on the syllabus?
9.45-10.00 Gillian Campbell-Thow (Glasgow City Council Education Dept): Offer your pupils more choice for 1+2
10.00-10.45 Languages - a taste of Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Russian
10.45-11.15 Michael Kerins: storytelling and language work with primary school pupils
11.15-11.45 Where do we go next? Open discussion.
How can you include Eastern Europe in your teaching? How can the university and other specialists help? What materials / training would you like?
12.00 Workshop ends
We hope to be running more workshops in other parts of Scotland - contact us for more information.
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Look East!
How can you introduce Russian and East European culture and language to your pupils? A workshop for schools.
Glasgow University, 9-12am Friday 15 September 2017
Relevant to teachers of 1+2 courses in primary schools and secondary school BGE, Modern Studies qualifications, and Languages for Life and Work qualifications.
Glasgow University Russian Department celebrates its 100th anniversary in September 2017. The department has developed in those 100 years, not least being joined by teachers of other East European languages and cultures – currently Polish, Czech and Hungarian. They would like to invite schools to discuss how to work together to ensure that pupils have an understanding of the rich cultures of that part of the world, situated between the more familiar countries of Western Europe and the Asian countries we are starting to learn more about.
As you prepare to celebrate European Day of Languages on 26 September don’t forget that Europe stretches as far as the Urals.
- Tasters will give you a feel for some of the languages and cultures of Eastern Europe. We’ll start with Russian, Polish, Czech, and Hungarian – but let us know which other countries are of interest to your pupils.
- Are there any suitable learning materials available?
- How could these languages be fitted into the 1+2 framework?
- Is Eastern Europe relevant to other topics your pupils study?
Draft Programme
9.00-9.30 Registration, coffee, networking, exhibition of teaching materials. Please bring your own materials and ideas to share.
9.30-9.45 Welcome by GU/SRF. Why should Eastern Europe be on the syllabus?
9.45-10.00 Gillian Campbell-Thow (Glasgow City Council Education Dept): Offer your pupils more choice for 1+2
10.00-10.45 Languages - a taste of Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Russian
10.45-11.15 Michael Kerins: storytelling and language work with primary school pupils
11.15-11.45 Where do we go next? Open discussion.
How can you include Eastern Europe in your teaching? How can the university and other specialists help? What materials / training would you like?
12.00 Workshop ends
Jointly organised by Glasgow University and the Scotland-Russia Forum with support from Glasgow City Council.