The Battle of Britain

Americans at Duxford

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.

Choose from this list or browse through the images above to see the sessions available

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.

Call 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking

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.

Call 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking

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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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.

Call 01223 499 341 to make a provisional booking

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

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