History School Workshop Ideas

Maths is used throughout the construction of the structure. Because we use nothing more than dowel and rubber bands in all of our unique workshops the importance of triangulation in making all other two dimensional shapes strong is key in all the structures we build.
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Meet royal enthusiast Sally Spade, who is so excited about the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III. Through drama, explore how the monarchy helps to shape our society and celebrate along with Sally all things British!
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Our Anglo Saxon workshops cover an entire period in History from when the Saxons first raided Britain, the Romans leaving and the gradual settling of the Saxon tribes. We cover the Christianisation...
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In our Knights and Castles experience day, pupils step into the Battle of Hastings and discover how this pivotal battle shaped England's future, changing the course of history forever. When the world...
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Immersive experiences create memorable writing opportunities. By travelling to the ancient city of Chichen Itza first-hand, pupils gain the ideas, vocabulary and inspiration needed to produce...
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Pupils Work individually, in groups and altogether to create one large structure, or remaining in groups make their own structure. e.g. bridge, shelter, sculpture. The teamwork and resilience needed helps develop pupils cooperative intelligence..
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The morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by the Lord of the Burh of Hlenc, who will guide then around the settlement. After a short introduction the children will...
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Your pupils will compare the reign of two of Britain's marvellous monarchs: Queen Elizabeth I and II. This includes the historical context that each of these queens lived in. For Queen Elizabeth I,...
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Dan Tastic Education uses a wide array of props, historical items, videos, group discussion and teacher in role style student participation to cover the following topics during a Viking Wow Day:...
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Our Ancient Egyptian workshops cover a wide range of aspects this ancient civilisation was known for from the Pantheon of Egyptian Gods, through mummification & the after life to everyday life, war and the ancient technology of the pyramids.
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All of our hands-on workshops contain every aspect of STEM learning, from number and counting to shape and space the real word Maths involved is focused on the importance of triangulation in construction. From a Roman Villa to a modern Skyscraper
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The morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by Mamluk, a slave from the palace, who will guide them around the street of the dead. After a short introduction the...
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Drama days and workshops are a great way for children to make memories and retain topic information for years to come! Drama allows children to empathise with characters of the past and create a sense of what life may have been like for The Ancient Sumer Civilisation.
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Our drama sessions support the development of inter-personal skills including team work, problem solving, confidence and creativity. Exploring history through drama helps children to empathise with others and develop their understanding of their place in the wider world.
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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 morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by the paefectus catorum of the IXth legion, who will guide them around the fort. After a short introduction the children...
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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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As a Medieval castle all of our staff and volunteers are medieval enthusiasts. Through activities like weapons training with foam sword and lances, medieval dance and music, medieval food tasting,...
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All our workshops use drama, dance and/or movement to stimulate learning and capture children's imaginations. Our team of performing arts professionals have a range of activities up their sleeve to...
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Discover Maria Merian and her pioneering work on butterfly life cycles. Find out about modern naturalists and follow in their footsteps.
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