All History articles – Page 8
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FeaturesFive gardens to visit with a school group
As April is Garden Month, we focus on five glorious British gardens that offer educational visits and look at why a trip could be beneficial.
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FeaturesKynren: A lesson on 2,000 years of History
Here, STO shines a spotlight on Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, and hears from a teacher on why seeing the open-air historic production was such a winner for some of her pupils.
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News & IdeasHeritage schools programme to benefit 120,000 children
The Department for Education has announced an injection of £1.6million into Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme, allowing the scheme to continue for the next two years.
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News & IdeasAccident Investigators: Black Country Living Museum
Boost your students’ learning and engagement through hands-on, immersive experiences they’ll never forget at The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley.
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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.