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World War 1 Performance Pack - 'Archie Dobson's War'

Dance, music and drama activities which build towards a performance of our play for KS2 pupils called 'Archie Dobson's War, commemorating the outbreak of World War 1.

The 10 programmes to download combine dance, music and drama activities exploring World War 1, which can be combined to stage our play for KS2 pupils called 'Archie Dobson's War'. Full details in the Programme Notes (below).

World War 1 Performance Pack - 'Archie Dobson's War': Music Resources 3 - Can you, can you remember?

Music Resources 3 - Can you, can you remember?

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The third programme of music resources linking to World War 1

The final programme of music resources linking to World War 1. The medley of contemporary songs includes 'Over there' and 'Home! Sweet home!' while the original song to learn - 'Can you, can you remember?' - invites the singers to reflect on the War and its enormous cost in human lives. The backing tracks for the songs are available as downloads from these pages and from the Sound Resources programme, where you'll also find sound effects sequences which can be used to enhance your staging of the play 'Archie Dobson's War'.

World War 1 Performance Pack - 'Archie Dobson's War': Dance Resources 3 - Over the top!

Dance Resources 3 - Over the top!

The third programme of dance resources linking to World War 1

The final programme of dance resources linking to World War 1. In this programme the dance activities explore trench warfare with a sequence about going 'over the top'. Then the focus moves on to the Armistice and the commemoration of the War and those who died. Extended music sequences from the programme are available from the Sound Resources programme, which also includes backing tracks from the songs and sound effects that can be used to enhance your staging of the play 'Archie Dobson's War'.

Scottish Schools  2nd Level

Resources to support 2nd Level Scottish Curriculum for Excellence.

Resources to support the 2nd Level of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence.

Scottish Schools  2nd Level: Radio dramas: Loch Ness

Loch Ness

Radio dramas

School Radio - Scottish Schools  2nd Level, Radio dramas, Loch Ness

A radio drama by Alan Bissett which explores belief in things we cannot see.

A drama written by Alan Bissett about ten year old Gina's relationship with her father Thomas who is obsessed with finding the Loch Ness monster.

A drama written by Alan Bissett about ten year old Gina's relationship with her father Thomas who is obsessed with finding the Loch Ness monster. 
Gina finds herself torn between her separated parents as Gina's mum Deirdre is not convinced that Nessie exists. The story explores belief in things we cannot see. 
Cast: 
Simon Donaldson - Thomas 
Gayanne Potter - Deirdre 
Amy Gallagher - Gina 
Sheila Donald - Shopkeeper 
Steven Struthers - Policeman/American tourist

Scottish Schools  2nd Level: Radio dramas

Specially written radio dramas for young people.

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World War 1 Performance Pack - 'Archie Dobson's War'

Music Resources 3 - Can you, can you remember?

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World War 1 Performance Pack - 'Archie Dobson's War'

Dance Resources 3 - Over the top!

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Scottish Schools 2nd Level

Radio dramas

Loch Ness

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