All History articles – Page 8
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News & IdeasWinning schools revealed for Jet2holidays’ Ultimate School Trip
Nine schools have secured a place on Jet2holidays’ Ultimate School Trip to Sol Katmandu Park & Resort in Majorca, after winning the nationwide competition.
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Case StudiesSailing to success: MBNA Thames Clippers
An excited group of seven to 11-year-olds really pushed the boat out on their first trip to London that also involved the majority of them travelling by boat for the very first time.
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News & IdeasCLOtC and Celtic Harmony to provide LOtC course for teachers
A new collaboration between educational charity Celtic Harmony and The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has been announced and will provide a new course for teachers.
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News & IdeasDates and details announced for CLOtC conference
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has announced the date of this year’s annual conference, which will be held at the Black Country Living Museum.
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FeaturesHow to make your school museum trip a success
Six top tips to make the most of your school trip including advice from Anne Neary, head teacher of Hampton Vale Primary School in Peterborough.
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News & IdeasDinosaur World Live to tour UK with accompanying education packs
The theatrical show, Dinosaur World Live, brings dinosaurs to life on stage in an interactive and educational performance suitable for all ages.
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FeaturesFollow Dippy the Diplodocus as he tours the UK
Once the centre piece at London’s Natural History Museum, Dippy, a huge diplodocus skeleton, is currently visiting venues across the UK.
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News & IdeasTeacher training days at Lincoln Cathedral
Free teacher training days will be hosted at Lincoln Cathedral to provide support for those teaching History in local areas.
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Case StudiesOpera in a Day: The Red House
Create an ‘Opera in a Day’ was the task for 22 Year 3 and Year 4 students from Southwold Primary School when they visited The Red House in Aldeburgh, the home of the world-famous composer, Benjamin Britten.
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News & IdeasWonderlab to be opened at National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum in York has revealed its plans to ignite young minds through the creation of an interactive engineering gallery called Wonderlab.
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News & IdeasScience Museum reveals details of Medical Careers Day
The Science Museum in London will be inviting schools to take part in a full day of activities linking to the medical profession this May.
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News & IdeasTerracotta Warriors exhibition offers a school trip “to remember”
School groups are invited to explore one of the world’s most astonishing historical discoveries.
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News & IdeasVictorian Rough Justice: Ripon Museums
Ripon Museums bring the world of Dickens and Victorian crime and punishment to life.
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News & IdeasHistoric England launches new educational resources
Historic England has created a new free online resource designed to help teachers explore the story of Britain’s prehistory with their pupils, which can be used on school trips.
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News & IdeasWin a chance to meet Sir David Attenborough at Jurassic exhibition in York
The York Museum’s Trust has announced that Sir David Attenborough will be opening its new exhibition, Jurassic World, and York schools can enter a competition to meet him.
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News & IdeasHistoric London: AC Tours
AC Tours has recently started working with educational groups and, in particular, schools visiting the capital.
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News & IdeasSculpture Workshop: Watts Gallery Artists’ Village
Inspire students on a visit to this Arts and Crafts heritage site dedicated to the work of Victorian artists GF and Mary Watts.
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News & IdeasCadbury World offers historical talk
Children in Key Stage 1 and 2 are invited to learn about the history of chocolate through a talk called ‘Chocolate Through the Ages’ at Cadbury World.
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FeaturesSchool trips 2018: what’s new?
2018 will see a range of new workshops, learning spaces and educational events open up to schools. The launches span the age groups and subjects range from Maths to English. Here’s a round-up of all the new things you can expect from the field of learning outside the classroom (LOtC) next year.
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FeaturesQ&A with The Postal Museum
The Postal Museum in London opened earlier this year; we talk to Sally Sculthorpe, the learning manager, about the appeal for school trips and what is on offer.