School Visits - World War 2
Availability:
Various dates, throughout the year.
| Curriculum Links |
KS2
History: Historical Interpretation & Enquiry English: Speaking & Listening |
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| Activities |
Pupils learn about the lives of local people on the Homefront during the Second World War by investigating original wartime artefacts. The session is based around the objects belonging to a
fictional Loughborough family and covers a number of topics relating to the Home Front (Make Do & Mend, Home Guard, Evacuees etc.). Wartime themed gallery activities are also provided to accompany this session. Include a trip to the Carillon War Memorial Museum (in the park) and make a full day visit (subject
to availability). Activities usually involve
1 x 45 minute session (per group), plus accompanying
independent gallery activities.
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| Duration |
Fills a morning or afternoon (1 ½ - 2 hours)
OR In combination with a visit to the Carillon War Memorial Museum in the park (subject to availability) fills a full day (3 ½ - 4 ½ hours) |
| Students |
Up to 40 pupils OR up to 60 for the full day (with the Carillon only) |
| Cost | £2 per pupil. There is an additional charge of £20 per group of pupils for the Carillon War Memorial Museum |
Enquiries / Bookings:
- Contact the Museum Learning Team: 0116 305 3424 muslearningteam@leics.gov.uk
Page Last Updated: 28 September 2011
