Supporting the KS2 curriculum, pupils can take part in a range of sessions, using enquiry based learning to build skills and knowledge
Become an archaeologist in training! In this session children use enquiry-led learning to investigate mystery objects from across the Roman Empire and work in groups to interpret our collection of Roman rubbish.
Curriculum links
History: The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain; ‘Romanisation’ of Britain and the impact of technology.
Starting with our collection of fossilised bones and teeth, explore the Ice Age before handling original Stone Age tools. Pupils then apply their learning through recording artefacts to discover how man evolved from hunter-gatherer to early farmer.
Curriculum links
History: Changes in Britain from the Stone Age; late Neolithic hunter gatherers and early farmers.
Science: Rocks; discuss the kinds of living things whose fossils are found in sedimentary rock
Discover the story of the Viking ship believed to have been found in Tottenham Marshes and handle replica chainmail. Exploring themes of raiders and traders pupils learn about Viking settlement and the Danelaw, and create their own Viking Sword or Shield.
Curriculum links
History: The Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England; Viking raids and invasion; resistance by Alfred the Great.
English: Use discussion in order to learn, explain clearly their understanding and ideas; Speaking and Listening, participating in debate.
Meet Lady Anne Compton as she brings to life the Tudor Manor House. This engaging session is a great trip for a local history study. Activities include dressing up, object handling and using a quill to write an invite to King Henry VIII!
Curriculum links
History: a local history study; a study of a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality; a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends chronological knowledge beyond 1066
Head back in time to Bruce Castle School! In this session pupils work together to uncover clues from census records and then experience life as a Victorian child by dressing up and practicing handwriting with slates and dip pens.
Curriculum links
History: a local history study; a study of a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality; a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
Relive the experiences of life in the UK during WW2. During this session pupils will explore the impact of the Second World War, with a particular focus on its impact in Haringey. Using objects from our handling collection and archive materials pupils will investigate what life was like for Evacuees and how life changed on the Home Front.
Curriculum links
History: A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066; a significant turning point in British history.
Discover more about the Local area with one of our Haringey History Sessions:
As budding historians, pupils work in groups to investigate how shops have changed over time. Exploring the past through objects and photographs, this session can be tailored to the area around your school.
Using our 1619 map as a basis, pupils will discover how to read maps and interpret a range of sources to explore how the landscape of Haringey has changed over time.
Curriculum links
History: a local history study.
Geography: locate geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time.
Delve into some of Bruce Castle’s earliest collections and become mini palaeontologists for the day. In this session pupils will develop scientific understanding, learn why most fossils are found at the seaside, and undertake enquiry through handling and recording fossilised bones, teeth and shells.
Curriculum links
Science: Rocks; explore and describe how fossils are formed; evolution and inheritance; recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information.
Discover how sharks replace their teeth and why we need to look after ours! Pupils work scientifically handling a range of animal skulls and teeth to identify predators and prey and understand the different types of teeth. Includes observational drawing and annotation of specimens.
Curriculum links
Animals; identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions; work scientifically comparing the teeth of carnivores and herbivores suggesting reasons for differences.
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To request information or find out about our workshops, please email museum.services@haringey.gov.uk
Please state the topic, year group, and number of classes that would like to visit, and our education team will contact you.
It was wonderful for the children to have the opportunity to handle artefacts