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Embark on a global adventure with “Homes Around the World,” a captivating Key Stage 2 class assembly script that explores diverse dwellings across the planet! This 20-minute performance features 30 engaging roles and takes students on a journey to discover how people adapt their homes to various climates, environments, and cultural needs.

Key Features:

Global Exploration: Introduces six distinct home types from around the world: Igloo, Yurt/Ger, Stilt House, Thatched Cottage, Apartment Block, and Adobe House.

Curriculum-aligned: Aligned with Key Stage 2 learning objectives, covering geography, science, and social studies themes.

Large Cast: 30 speaking roles ensure every child in a standard class can participate.

Adaptable Staging: Provides simple staging and costume suggestions.

Incorporates Music: Includes the song “Homes of People” with a YouTube link provided.

Storyline Highlights:

The play follows Explorers Maya and Tom as they guide the audience on a journey to different parts of the world.

Each scene focuses on a specific home type, with children portraying the inhabitants and explaining its unique features.

The script highlights how climate influences home design (e.g., igloos in the Arctic, stilt houses in flood-prone areas).

It explores the use of local materials in construction (e.g., snow, felt, wood, straw, mud).

The script also touches upon the cultural significance of homes (e.g., the nomadic lifestyle and the shape of the Yurt).

The play concludes with a song that celebrates the diversity of homes around the world.

YouTube Song and Links:

The script integrates the song “Homes of People” to enhance the performance.

A YouTube link to the song is provided for easy access.

This script is a valuable resource for educators seeking to broaden students’ understanding of different cultures and promote global awareness in an engaging and creative way!