Workshop Activities
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The following activities are in no particular order.
Introduction: The first session begins with a simulation of an air-raid, using a genuine air-raid siren and a sound recording of a real air-raid. This is followed by an introduction of myself and of the role of the ARP during the Blitz. This includes an informative presentation about what the air raid wardens' duties were and why they were needed. |
Introduction
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WW2 Timeline: The children learn about the key events of WW2 through an informative presentation.
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WW2 Timeline
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Artefact Investigation: The children investigate the largest range of artefacts of any school workshop provider. The session is planned to allow the children to investigate the artefacts for themselves, with a prompt sheet to guide them in their investigations. The session begins with a fun game called 'Genuine or Reproduction'. This teaches the children how to really look at something in detail, and make informed decisions based on the information they get from their senses. The main part of the session consists of the children getting into threes and investigating the artefacts (with myself adding lots of interesting information).
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ARP Activity: This activity involves the children getting some hands-on experience with some of the duties an ARP Warden would have had to undertake. They sign up as Air Raid Wardens and are equipped with their very own black warden's helmet. Once signed up, the children will be shown their various duties, and will have to impress me by carrying out these duties as accurately as possible. The class is split into three groups, where they get the opportunity to use the original equipment or techniques that the ARP would have used. Activity one is putting out pretend fires with a genuine WW2 Stirrup Pump. Activity two is moving a model incendiary bomb from one location to another using a bomb scoop and hoe. Activity three is putting out a model incendiary bomb using the sandbag method. |
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First Aid Activity: In the activity, the children learn how to bandage injured people (their partners), by following genuine instructions from the time and using the commonly used triangular bandage. They learn how to move an immobile person using methods from the time and even get to use British Army stretchers!
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The final session of the day is to review the day's learning, to ensure the children fully understand why WW2 and the Blitz are such significant events in history, and how these events have affected Britain afterwards. The review takes a very serious tone as the facts and figures of WW2 are explained to the children, including figures of how many people died from each country involved in the conflict, which always shocks the children and teachers alike.
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Final Review
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A full day led by myself accommodates a maximum of 40 children. I can accommodate up to 120 children using a carousel set-up, whereby the children are put into three groups of 40, and some of the activities are teacher-led, using planning and resources that are easy to use and follow. See below for example schedules to see how a day would be planned out.
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As you can see, this is a very memorable, exciting day which allows the children to be very hands-on, taking learning into their own inquisitive hands. The opportunity to handle such rare and genuine artefacts is truly very special, this is enhanced further by having someone there to provide a knowledgeable explanation of the artefacts and their uses. As a former teacher, I have ensured that the workshop is like no other, in terms of the curriculum content, delivery and pace.
So, what are you waiting for?
So, what are you waiting for?
*It is important to point out that not all activities can be guaranteed to run as planned, due to external factors out of my control. Some of the artefacts listed or seen in pictures might also not be available, due to items being damaged, stolen or loaned out elsewhere. I will always endeavour to provide the very best interactive workshop, with the highest quality of artefacts and engaging activities.
** Activities may change in order, duration or content depending on various factors. Activities will change over time as the workshop is refined as to what works best for the children. I will endeavour to update this page if that is the case.
** Activities may change in order, duration or content depending on various factors. Activities will change over time as the workshop is refined as to what works best for the children. I will endeavour to update this page if that is the case.
