Spring Half Term Activities
Family activities, IWM Duxford
Aviation Management
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Art (Materials)
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Art (Perspective)
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Art (Public Art)
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Art (Technical Drawing)
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Creative and Destructive Forces
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Environmental Design
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Technology Management
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Trench Warfare
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Post-16
A visit to IWM Duxford can support programmes of study in History, Literacy, Art, Architecture, Citizenship, PSHE, Religious Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
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Aviation Management
90 minutes
Examine the changes in the airline industry during the twentieth century. Our civil aircraft collection spans the inter-war period to the 1980s and illustrates the development from simple short-haul piston engine biplanes to supersonic transport.
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Art (Materials)
Self-directed
Be inspired by materials and textures at IWM Duxford. The diversity of the collection encompasses historic aircraft from the First World War to the SR-71 Blackbird as well as vehicles and objects relating to land warfare.
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Art (Perspective)
Self-directed
The award-winning American Air Museum, designed by Lord Norman Foster, is a perfect place to explore techniques such as space and perspective, reflection and tone and the effective use of colour for camouflage and insignia.
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Art (Public Art)
Self-directed
Use Renato Niemis's powerfully moving glass sculpture Counting the Cost, a memorial to US aircraft lost from British bases, as the starting point for discussion about public art, memorials and symbolic sculpture.
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Art (Technical Drawing)
Self-directed
Practice technical drawing skills at IWM Duxford. Flying Aircraft and Conservation in Action (summer opening only) provide the opportunity to see aircraft rebuilt, exposing their internal structures.
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Creative and Destructive Forces
60 minutes
Technology shapes warfare and warfare shapes technology. This workshop examines some of the technological developments which have taken place in the past century in relation to aircraft, land vehicles, materials and household objects.
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Environmental Design
90 minutes
Use the spaces and displays of IWM Duxford to explore environmental design with a visit tailored to complement your course. Exhibition spaces range from adapted historic buildings to prestigious purpose-built galleries.
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Technology Management
90 minutes
This session offers the opportunity for students to consider some of the questions involved in managing technological change and innovation. We can arrange a visit to complement your course.
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Trench Warfare
60 minutes
Discover what life was like for the British Tommy on the Western Front. Using a wealth of artefacts, film and photographs students will explore the daily routine of a soldier in the trenches.
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Sessions take place in our Learning Spaces and in the galleries, taking the museum’s artefacts, both small and large, as an inspirational starting point. Our sessions inspire, enthuse and extend knowledge and key skills.
In addition, we can cater for whole year groups and are happy to discuss any cross-curricular requirements.
We can also put together special packages for schools, combining handling artefacts and other sources of evidence with work in the galleries.
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How to book
- Check our current charges and cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions.
- Call the Department for Learning on 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking.
- Confirm the arrangements by completing our Booking Form.
Key concepts
- Chronological understanding
- Cultural, ethnic and religious diversity
- Change and continuity
- Cause and consequence
- Significance and Interpretation
- Cultural and critical understanding of a range of images and artefacts from different contexts
Key processes and skills
- Historical Enquiry
- Using evidence
- Communicating about the past
- Critical thinking and enquiry
What's On
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Military Vehicle Show
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Flying Legends Air Show
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Introducing IWM Duxford Tour
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Taster Talks
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Formula One Test Days
Family activities, IWM Duxford
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Funday Sundays
Family activities, IWM Duxford
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Spring Air Show
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Children’s Tour: Historic Duxford
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Tank Demonstrations and Tank Rides
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Learning Resources
From the World Wars to the Cold War, IWM gives teachers and students in UK schools everything they need to explore the course, causes and consequences of conflict from the First World War to today.
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