Visual aids

  1. Send a Cow - Our Work - video clip

    Find out how we help poor families in Africa

    This video, mainly from Uganda, introduces how cows can help - click play to view. This video is hosted on Vimeo, if you have restricted access to this site (as is the case in some Primary schools) you will not be able to view this video online. If you don’t have access to Vimeo.com at school, register for an account on their website at home and then you can download all our videos using the link on the bottom right of each video page.

    Send a Cow - Africa charity - schools video from Send a Cow on Vimeo.

     

    Tags: assembly cow videos

  2. Build an African Farmyard - ideal for Harvest

    Learn and fundraise in this exciting art project

    Build an African Farmyard - ideal for Harvest

    ‘Build an African Farmyard’ is a fundraising and learning resource that’s all about creating a fantastic wall display of an East African farm (it’s perfect for a Harvest topic, but also great all year round). We provide you with the information, ideas and illustrations of the elements on the farm to photocopy, colour in and add textiles to… and your class learn, have fun and raise money - simple!

    Go to the Build an African Farmyard page on the Send a Cow website to find out more, download the pack and order the display poster (you can also order the poster here).

    Tags: fun grow+it+global harvest

  3. Four African tales - animations

    Fun animations that help to explain our work

    Four African tales - animations

    These delightful, short animations, called ‘Four African Tales’ give an easy to follow explanation of some of Send a Cow’s work in Africa. They are ideal for use in an assembly and on an interactive whiteboard and they’re created to educate and bring a smile to children’s faces as they find out how we go about helping poor families get out of poverty.

    Tags: cow fun gardening

  4. Map poster

    Poster illustrating where we work and what we do

    Map poster

    You can order this poster using the Order & sign-up page. It is for use in schools, groups, churches or wherever you want people to find out about Send a Cow’s work. The poster includes illustrated examples of how we work and has a map of Africa showing the countries that we work in.

    Tags: background

  5. Colouring in Cowpower sheet

    Something for younger children about Send a Cow

    Colouring in Cowpower sheet

    If you are supporting Send a Cow in some way, or running an event, this sheet will give children something fun to colour in and take home. It is taken from the CowPower animation and very simply sums up how a cow can help a family in Africa. A PowerPoint file of the animation is included too.

    Tags: fun

  6. DVDs - older pupils & staff

    Show a DVD to staff or use for discussion with KS4+

    DVDs - older pupils & staff

    As well as Cabbages and Cowpats, we also have some free DVDs that are suitable for older pupils or to help enthuse staff about Send a Cow’s work. There are two to choose from: Harvests in Uganda, how people, land and animals live in harmony and our Lesotho & Ethiopia DVD, highlighting different approaches, like keyhole gardens, used when working in upland areas. Call us for a copy of these DVDs on (01225) 874222.

    Tags: discussion

  7. ‘Goats and chickens’ Powerpoint

    A simple summing up of help from goats and chickens

    ‘Goats and chickens’ Powerpoint

    A simple Powerpoint giving some background pictures and information about Uganda, which then explains how goats and chickens can benefit an African family. The slides loosely link with Berna’s story and include some background notes. If you would like to donate to Send a Cow using our gifts website, featuring goats and chickens, please use the link below.

    www.sendacowgifts.org.uk

    Tags: assembly background food goat

  8. ‘How a cow can help’ Powerpoint

    A visual resource that introduces just what cows can do

    ‘How a cow can help’ Powerpoint

    How can a cow help a family? This Powerpoint spells it out in an easily understood and visual way that can be adapted for various age groups. A useful resource for lessons and assemblies to introduce how difference a cow can make to a poor family. Information and notes can be found below each slide. If you would like to donate to Send a Cow using our gifts website, featuring cows and other gifts, please use the link below.

    www.sendacowgifts.org.uk

    Tags: assembly background cow food

  9. Cowpower animation (+Welsh)

    Explains how cows can help - in a fun way!

    Cowpower animation (+Welsh)

    This fun animation from Cowforce.com neatly sums up how a cow can help a poor family. Really useful for an assembly and as an introduction to our work - guaranteed to have your pupils smiling. Turn your sound up to enhance the experience. We have supplied an exe file for PC that opens straight up (over 2MB) or Quicktime files that are smaller and a Welsh option is included here. There is also a Powerpoint file, to allow you to go at your own pace. Have fun!

    Tags: assembly cow fun Welsh

  10. Tips on using images

    How to make the most of our free photographs

    Tips on using images

    Using images to introduce stories or compare thoughts about Africa can be extremely useful. This document gives some ideas of how to make the most of them. Use our online gallery to see the free selection of photographs from African countries and our projects. The photographs can be printed and used to help pupils collect information about a place through close observation. The link below will take you there.

    www.cowfiles/gallery

    Tags: comparing

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