Welcome to The Curiosity Crows!
I’m an autistic explorer with a passion for natural sciences and the planet. I create hand-drawn, minimalist, black and white coloring pages—ideal for early finishers, students who need a brain break, or as top-up pages and wet break time fillers.
You’ll also find photo bundles of images taken in the days of camera film rolls, perfect for bringing a touch of exploration and nostalgia into your lessons. And paper dolls for top-up activities for your class.
Welcome to The Curiosity Crows!
I’m an autistic explorer with a passion for natural sciences and the planet. I create hand-drawn, minimalist, black and white coloring pages—ideal for early finishers, students who need a brain break, or as top-up pages and wet break time fillers.
You’ll also find photo bundles of images taken in the days of camera film rolls, perfect for bringing a touch of exploration and nostalgia into your lessons. And paper dolls for top-up activities for your class.
A collection of photos and hand drawn colouring pages of the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
The bundle would also be relevant for discussions about materials such as concrete and metal, sea water corrosion of metal, architecture and design, engineering, and the human impacts of the war. The local children were evacuated first, and Jewish labourers were brought to the camps. Today on the island you will find older generations and families where the labourers married the soldiers and the soldiers remained after the war to help clear up the 30,000 or more land mines. Why was the island part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall? Was there a strategy in place? How was the concrete brought to the island by ship? How did they use concrete to camouflage the bunkers to look like rocks? Why did the soldiers take wood from the houses to burn?
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of modern day photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
This resource features a collection of contemporary photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on Alderney, a British Channel Island that played a significant role during the war. The island was evacuated during the war and became the base for four prisoner of war camps and a large fortified wall. The photos include views from Bibette Head, as well as images from the iconic Anti-Aircraft Bunker known as ‘The Odeon’. These images offer a fascinating glimpse into wartime history and the military structures that still stand as reminders of the past.
Suggested National Curriculum Links:
History:
Study of the impact of World War Two on the British Isles and its role in the wider European context (KS3 History).
Local history study: Examine the significance of the Channel Islands during World War Two, particularly Alderney’s use as a strategic military site.
The history of the Holocaust and the role of POW camps during the Second World War.
Geography:
Study of geographical features of the Channel Islands and their strategic importance during World War Two.
Citizenship:
Explore human rights and the experiences of those affected by war, including prisoners of war, refugees, and those living under occupation.
Related Awareness/International Days:
Remembrance Day (11 November, UK/Worldwide) – Honour those who served in World War Two and other conflicts.
World War Two Victory Day (8 May, UK/Worldwide) – Commemorates the victory in Europe during WWII.
International Day of Peace (21 September, Worldwide) – A day to promote peace and reflect on the impact of war on global communities.
D-Day Anniversary (6 June, UK/Worldwide) – Marks the invasion of Normandy, a pivotal moment in World War Two.
Pros for Using This Resource:
Perfect for brain breaks – A visual and engaging way to explore history.
Wet recess/breaks – Ideal for a quick history-based activity during downtime.
Warm-up and cool-down activities – Helps set the context for more detailed WWII lessons.
Supply teacher activities – Easy to implement with minimal prep.
Fast/early finishers – Provides additional historical context for students who finish early.
Top-up activities – Useful for revisiting historical topics or extending learning.
This resource offers an insightful way to explore the lasting legacy of World War Two, highlighting the often-overlooked history of the Channel Islands and the pivotal role they played in the war.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall.
Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
A collection of photos taken in and around the World War Two bunkers on the British Channel Island of Alderney, which was evacuated and became the base for four prisoner of war camps, and a large fortified wall. Photos are taken at Bibette Head and across the island, including the Anti Aircraft bunker known as ‘The Odeon’.
This colouring page is deliberately minimal so that students can use it to add their own knowledge, style, or design to make it personal to them. It can be used to test prior knowledge or to introduce a topic, or as a revision activity or to see what new knowledge students have acquired. The picture could be stuck to the front of a student’s notebook, file or folder at the start of term, to help them get organised with all of their new subjects. It could also be used as part of an English as a foreign language course to talk about the subjects students might study at school, and which are their favourite or least liked subjects.
A Christmas colouring activity to get your class into the festive spirit. Perfect for the days when it is too cold to play outside at break. Could also be used as inspiration for writing a story or to explore other cultures at Christmas time.
A colouring activity to help students learn about the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. Space has been deliberately left so that each student can add their own details, decoration, or examples. Great if you want to find out what students already know, or for seeing how much they learnt during the module. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.
A colouring activity to help students learn about the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. Space has been deliberately left so that each student can add their own details, decoration, or examples. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.
A colouring activity to help students learn about the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. Space has been deliberately left so that each student can add their own details, decoration, or examples. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.
