Thurrock Trailblazer Cultural Catalogue 2019-20

THURROCK
MUSEUM
KS1
KS2
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OBJECT HANDLING
Thurrock Museum aims to preserve and secure the history of Thurrock by organising it’s collection
and allowing it to become more accessible to the public, with currently around 15000 items in
storage in the museum, relating to the Prehistoric period up to the present day. The artefacts
vary in size and history from parts of medieval buildings in the borough and archaeology to small
badges and pins from WW2. The archive is accessible through a gallery space at Thameside
Complex, Coalhouse Fort, local libraries and other public buildings in Thurrock. Schools and the
public will be able to access the Museum’s collections through educational events and exhibitions.
“...the class really enjoyed handling the artefacts and having the
opportunity to ask questions and describe them to each other”
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Maximum of one class per day (32 students).
MATHS
OTHER RESOURCES & SUPPORT
The education service at Thurrock Museum
provides two schools sessions linked to the
National Curriculum for KS1-2, facilitated by an
experienced education team.
OBJECT HANDLING: THEN AND NOW
For this exciting new educational offer,
Thurrock Museum Practitioners can visit your
school for an exploratory object-based session.
Students use all their senses to discover
everyday objects from the past and correlate
these with images of Thurrock from times gone
by…
Building up an understanding of how people
lived in our local area, its history and directly
comparing this to everyday life in the
present day, students will explore then and
now through the stimulus of touch, literacy and
discussion.
SUITABILITY
The content of this session is targeted to KS1-2
only.
A flexible session that can either take place
in Thurrock Museum itself (within Thameside
Complex, Grays) or in your school classroom.
Sessions in the museum take place between
10:00-12.30, or between 9:00-12:00 if
happening in-school.
All equipment will be provided. Students will
need to bring their own lunch and space for
eating can be provided if visiting the museum.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Written descriptions about artefacts they’ve
handled
• Considered changes in everyday objects
through time
• Described how everyday life in Thurrock has
changed over time
• Described and analysed changes in
Thurrock locations over time
CROSS-CURRICULAR LINKS
Measuring and recording using standard units
and equipment, developing chronological
awareness.
ENGLISH
Communication and accurate description skills,
using nouns, verbs and adjectives.
DRAMA
Indetifiying character traits through peoples
possessions through time, exploring the
potential in stories.
TEACHER COMMITMENT & TRAINING
Adult to child ratios must be met. Some
activities will require input and support from
teachers/adults. Adult to child ratios are as
follows:
1:6 KS1
1:8 KS2
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END?
Teachers can visit the museum in advance to
see the work that the students will carry out.
Work sheets and information can be given in
advance. Pre-visit information about health and
safety, access and visit requirements will be
supplied up to 2 weeks before your visit.
COSTS
£150
RECOMMENDED
This offer could complement the following:
• Coalhouse Fort: Heritage Visit
• Historic Royal Palaces: Heritage Visits
DATES, LOCATION & FORMAT
HISTORY
Programs are self-contained day activities.
Sessions can take place all year round,
however bookings must be made at least 3
weeks in advance. A booking form must be
completed to confirm your visit.
Learning about artefacts related to the Stone
Age through to the World Wars and social
history of Thurrock.
Students can take home photos of artefacts
and the work sheets they have used to create a
display/exhibition in class if they wish.
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