MY CRAZY MEDIA LIFE

PROGRAMME 1: MY BROTHER, THE BOY WHO WENT TO WAR

The programme is presented by young people who have lost a brother or friend in the Iraq war. They talk about the young people who lost their lives fighting a war far away, and suggest reasons why they wanted to be soldiers.

PROGRAMME AIMS

To raise awareness of:

• the reasons young people go to war
• the importance of identity, family and work
• the impact of bereavement on the lives of those close to the victims
• personal and social responsibilities.

CURRICULUM RELEVANCE

England and Wales

This programme is relevant for examined courses in Citizenship, English, Sociology, Media Studies, General Studies and aspects of Religious Education. It is also useful for the following aspects of PSHE and Citizenship in the National Curriculum:

• PSHE / PSE KS4
  Developing confidence and responsibility, and making the most of their abilities: a, b, c, d, f, g
  Developing good relationships, and respecting the differences between people. Sections a, d, e
• Citizenship KS4
  Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens. Sections a, b, g, j
  Knowledge, skills and understanding 2: Developing skills of enquiry and communication. Sections a, b, c
  Knowledge, skills and understanding 3: Developing skills of participation and responsible action: a.

Scotland

The programme is relevant for National Qualifications in Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, English, Media Studies, Modern Studies, and Personal and Social Education (all levels).

It can also be used in recent initiatives in Citizenship and Personal and Social Education. Teachers should check current guidelines. In particular, the programme will support National Qualifications (all levels).

Northern Ireland

• GCSE (CCEA) Social and Environmental Studies, English, Media Studies
• A / AS Sociology, General Studies
• KS4 Learning for Life and Work (Local and Global Citizenship Strand): Human Rights and Social Responsibility.