Poppy

Colouring in of poppy landscape.

Colouring in of a repeating poppy pattern #3.

Colouring in of a repeating poppy pattern #2.  

Colouring in of a repeating poppy pattern.  

Colouring in of a box of poppies and collecting tin.

Colouring in scene of a park at remembrance time with lots of young people.

Colouring in scene of a poppy seller and young people buying poppies.

Colouring in scene of a poppy mural.

The Scottish Poppy Appeal (Jack Alexander, 2011). Jack Alexander, author of McCrae’s Battalion, provides a comprehensive history of Poppyscotland.

The Scottish Poppy Appeal TV Challenge. Learners are challenged to create a TV advert for this year’s Scottish Poppy Appeal. Teacher’s notes and Students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document available as a Word or PDF.

Assembly explaining the significance of the centenaries of the First World War. This is the first of two linked PowerPoint presentations with the same title. If you are downloading this PowerPoint we recommend that you also look to download ‘Remembrance and centenaries of the First World War (Day One)’.

PowerPoint presentation which can be used at a remembrance assembly in schools or colleges. This presentation outlines the effect of the First World War on the nation.

Assembly explaining the significance of the centenaries of the First World War. This is the first of two linked PowerPoint presentations with the same title. If you are downloading this PowerPoint we recommend that you also look to download ‘Remembrance and centenaries of the First World War (Day Two)’.

Download our Poppyscotland’s Schools Fundraising Leaflet and discover fun and enterprising ways in which you can raise money for the Poppy Appeal in the run up to Remembrance Day.

PowerPoint presentation about remembrance and Armistice which could be shown at a school assembly. This presentation explains through the use of photos and short sections of text the history of Armistice Day.

Poppy Collage Challenge. Learners are challenged to create their own poppies and arrange them into a poppy collage to be displayed in their classroom or within their school. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document available as a Word or PDF file.

What are the Different Parts of a Poppy Challenge. Younger learners are challenged to explore and discover how a poppy is constructed. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document available as a Word or PDF file.

Preparing the Planting Area & Charting Your Poppy Seed’s Growth Challenge. Learners are challenged to mark out the planting area in their school garden and choose where to plant their poppy seeds. Once the seeds begin to sprout learners are encouraged to record their seed’s growth in their Poppy Seed Diaries which are provided within […]

Poppy Research & Presentation Challenge. Learners are challenged to work individually or in pairs to carry out research on the poppy flower and its origins as a symbol of remembrance. Children are encouraged to present their findings to classmates or the wider school community through an assembly. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into […]

Symmetrical Poppy Designs Challenge. Learners are challenged to draw a symmetrical representation of a poppy flower. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document available as a Word or PDF.

Poppy Quiz Challenge. Don’t miss the latest episode of telly’s top talk show ‘A chat with . . .?’  where showbiz interviewer Mr Brad Bradley gets up close and personal with superstar icon of remembrance Miss Poppy Scotland. All you ever wanted to know about the poppy will be revealed! Learners are challenged to watch […]

Poppy Tea & Toast Challenge. Learners are challenged to invite local residents to a Poppy Tea & Toast exhibition or concert where all of their research of their learning about a war topic or Poppyscotland can be displayed. Information on how to order a Poppyscotland ‘Tea & Toast Pack’ is included within this challenge. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes […]

T-Shirt Design Challenge. Learners are challenged to explore their creativity and to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how images can effectively promote an organisation. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Grow Your Own Poppy Kit Challenge. Learners are challenged to grow their own Poppy Kits to sell as part of their schools fundraising efforts for the Scottish Poppy Appeal. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document and is available as a Word or PDF file.

Local Challenge. Learners are challenged to create a DVD which shows what happens in their community at remembrance time. Their recordings could include interviews with veterans of various conflicts and/or highlight how the conflicts have affected veterans and their families in their community.  Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a […]

Branding Design Challenge. Learners are challenged to design and create a new logo for the schools part of the Poppyscotland website which could be used by learners and practitioners from all over Scotland. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Poppy Paper Recycling Challenge. Learners are challenged to dream up new and exciting ways of creatively re-using off cut poppy paper (which can be obtained from the Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory via Poppyscotland). Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one accessible document which is easily to downloadable as a Word or PDF file.

Copy of the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae.

Scottish War Poets Challenge and ‘In Flanders’ Fields’ Challenge. Learners are challenged to read and research Scottish War poets and learn about the poem ‘In Flanders’ Fields’ by John McCrae. They are also challenged to use their research to create a biographical piece about one of the poets. Learners are also encouraged to use their imagination and knowledge […]

Poppy Product Challenge. Learners are challenged to design new products for Poppyscotland such as jewellery, wrapping paper, T-shirts, cards, event posters, bookmarks, calendars (showing local people and places) etc. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one document for ease of access and download. Available in Word or PDF versions.

First World War Museum Challenge. Create a mobile exhibition of research and original pieces of work which can be presented within the establishment or local community e.g. library, museum. Teacher’s notes & student’s notes are contained within the one document.

Assembly highlighting the significance of war memorials in remembrance.

PowerPoint assembly presentation outlining the importance of why remembering past conflicts is important.

Assembly PowerPoint presentation highlighting the role of poetry in remembrance.

Still Life Poppy Drawings Challenge. Learners are encouraged to use their skills in drawing (especially if they are working towards Second level Art and Design) to create a still life drawing of a poppy flower. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document available as a Word or PDF.