Here are some simple ideas/ titles for projects that could be undertaken between UK and Kenyan schools to get you started:

• Favourite/ local recipes;
• the view from my window;
• class questionnaires about common world issues;
• who we are? – what makes us British/ Kenyan?
• local geography – hills, rivers, vegetation etc.
• exploring our area;
• What is grown on our farms?
• Is Fair-Trade for flower, tea, and coffee growers a good idea?
• The seasons;
• local culture and traditions;
• the climate and weather;
• local wildlife;
• the sky at night;
• the history of our countries - sharing pasts;
• the politics of our countries;
• our art and crafts;
• our songs;
• where our food comes from;
• surveys on where we live;
• sharing futures;
• my favourite sport and team;
• my favourite pastime.

Remember:

Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Just walk beside me and be my friend.

In addition these websites maybe useful:

Lesson plans for 4-11’s:

http://www.globalgateway.org/default.aspx?page=344

Lesson plans for 7-18’s:

http://www.globalgateway.org/default.aspx?page=345

Learning Africa - Supporting teachers explore Africa in the classroom:

http://www.learningafrica.org.uk/general_primary.htm

Integrating the global dimension into the school curriculum:

http://www.dfid.gov.uk/pubs/files/dev-global-dim.pdf

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