History School Workshop Ideas

Discover and deepen your students knowledge of prehistory using our workshop that incorporates cave drawing, henge making, photoshoots, oracy, and a big quiz to round off the day! Our costumed...
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Discover with help from Samuel Pepys, the famous diarist of the time, what it was like to live in London during this time before and after the fire. During this workshop the children will, create 10...
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With the help of the Goddess Isis, during our Egyptian workshop, the children will help to unravel the secrets hidden in an ancient Egyptian scroll and discover how a Pharaoh would journey to the afterlife, whilst also exploring how the ancient Egyptians lived.
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Travel back in time with Rosa Parks to the 1950's and explore how within America's 'Golden Age', the injustices of prejudice, segregation and racism flourished, along with the growth of 'The Civil...
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Guided by experienced instructors, students will learn how to build and recreate key landmarks of 17th century London using the collaborative power of Minecraft. From the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral...
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PrimeVR inspires young explorers by transporting pupils across the globe to discover famous landmarks, breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife and fascinating cultures. Using virtual reality,...
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Within this workshop we take a look at the broad Medieval period through improvisation; creating pictures in teams of castles and knights. We will also learn a popular Medieval circle dance. A fun song about the Plague will also be learnt within this workshop.
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The morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by the Lord or Lady of the castle, who will guide them around the castle (hall). After a short introduction the children...
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New Offer Geography History. Engaging presenters and 360° projection technology bring to your school the thrill of journeying to ancient, far-flung destinations. Students & teachers are left with vivid and...
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In our Ancient Greeks Experience Day, children have the opportunity to "be part of the story" as they role-play and act out myths, legends and historical events throughout the day. Participation is light-hearted and fast paced as the difference scenes and activities weave throughout the day.
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From the dawn of time we have been learning the key concepts of citizenship. From what we perceive as being the lawless uncultured past of our Neanderthal cousins we are beginning to discover a...
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The day starts with a short talk start on how and why the Tudors came to power, the effects of religious turmoil and how the discovery of the New World changed Europe. We offer exciting, immersive and...
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Children will learn about: - Up to 8 of Shakespeare's plays. - Shakespeare's language and its relevance to the vocabulary we currently use. - Shakespeare's life. - Key Shakespearean characters...
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The importance of triangulation to brace the two dimensional shapes to aid teh construction of strong three dimensional structures is imperitive to ensure the pupils are successful in the building of the 4m high Pyramind of Giza.
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Our workshops include tailored, fully interactive, drama games, role play, teamwork exercises, songs, movement and more, led by a professional costumed actor. Within this workshop the class will have...
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During our storytelling workshops your students will learn new skills for being a captivating storyteller. Your students will learn how we can use a wide vocabularly to make our stories...
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Our workshops include tailored, fully interactive, drama games, role play, teamwork exercises, songs, movement and more, led by a professional costumed actor.
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The structures are created out of thin air using nothing more than dowel and rubber bands. It is down to the pupils to work together to create their shelter, which may require adjustments, strengthening and replacement materials as sometimes they break!
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During this workshop, our professional actor will take on the role of Flora Hopkins, a Victorian carol singer sharing her tales and experiences of the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge from the classic and...
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Within this workshop we focus on the migration from Caribbean Countries to the UK between 1948 and 1971. We will explore how the people aboard these voyages would've felt at this time in history. We...
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