The Lion King - Education Programme

Circle of Life Award

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Empower your students to create their own social action project to benefit their community.

Session 1A: Aspirations

Teacher-Led

In sessions 1A and 1B, students will develop aspirations for their community. They will explore potential project ideas.

Teacher Notes

Use this guidance to deliver the first session.

Teacher Presentation

Use this presentation when prompted in ‘Teacher Notes’.

Cast Video

Hear about community and responsibility from the actor who plays Simba.

Student Pack

A ‘My Achievements’ & ‘Will it work?’ document for each student.

Session 1B: Aspirations

Student-Led

Teacher Notes

Use this guidance to deliver the second session.

Teacher Presentation

Use this presentation when prompted in ‘Teachers Notes’.

Student Pack

A ‘Will it work?’ document for each student, as used in Session 1A.

Session 2A: Planning

Teacher-Led

Students will start planning how to make their projects happen.

Teacher Notes

Use this guidance to deliver the third season.

Teacher Presentation

Use this presentation when prompted in ‘Teacher Notes’.

Cast Video

Hear about leadership from the actor who plays Nala.

Student Pack

A ‘Consultation Checklist’ & ‘Can do, can’t do, proceed with caution.’ document for each student.

Session 2B: Planning

Student-Led

Teacher Notes

Use this guidance to deliver the fourth session.

Student Pack

A ‘What strengths do we have?’ & ‘Team Leadership Activity’ document for each student.

Session 3A: Implementation

Teacher-Led

Students will define their roles, key actions and timelines for their projects.

Teacher Notes

Use this guidance to deliver the fifth session.

Teacher Presentation

Use this presentation when prompted in ‘Teacher Notes’.

Cast Video

Hear about collaboration and communication from The Lion King Stage Manager.

Student Pack

A ‘Planning Structure’ document for each student.

Session 3B: Implementation

Student-Led

Teacher Notes

Use the guidance to facilitate the sixth session.

Student Pack

A ‘Press Release’ & ‘Online Application Form Sample’ document for each student.