The Battle of Britain

Key Stage 4

A visit to IWM North can support programmes of study in History, Art, English, Literacy, Philosophy, Religious Education, Politics, and Citizenship and includes handling original artefacts as well as using documents, photographs, posters, paintings and film.

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Build the Truce: Fact, Opinion and Propaganda

45 minutes

Does the truth just depend on your point of view? Our perceptions of war, peace and the cyclical nature of conflict are explored using genuine and replica First World War source material. Online resources support this session.

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Guided Tour: Building on the Past

20 minutes

An introduction to the architecture of Daniel Libeskind's iconic building and the history of Trafford Park.

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Guided Tour: Holocaust

20 minutes

Prior knowledge of the Holocaust is essential. Through looking at the artefacts on display and hearing personal stories, students gain an insight into the impact of the Holocaust on survivors and their families.

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The Holocaust: a case study of a ghetto

90 minutes

Prior knowledge of the Holocaust is essential. Using a range of source material, students piece together a picture of what happened to Lodz and the people imprisoned in the ghetto there during the Second World War.

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Learning from Artefacts: First World War

45 minutes

Life in the trenches, the role of women and life on the home front are represented by genuine and replica First World War objects, photographs and sound clips. Students have the opportunity to handle these objects and discuss the themes in groups.

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Learning from Artefacts: Second World War Home Front

45 minutes

Students can explore the impact of the Second World War on people’s lives by examining real artefacts and archive material. Each table will feature a different story from a boy who lived through the Salford Blitz to a sailor.

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Learning from Artefacts: Stories of Conflict

45 minutes

This session encourages students to think about how we learn about history by exploring four personal stories linked to conflicts from the First and Second World Wars and the Iraq War 2003.

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Life in Germany

45 minutes

Students deepen their understanding of how political, economic and social change in Germany between 1919 and 1939 affected the people who lived there. They use artefacts and archive material to make links between individuals, groups and events.

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Object Handling: Blitz

20 minutes

Explore the themes of ARP, blackout and air raids through examining genuine and replica artefacts.

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Object Handling: Trench Life

20 minutes

In this gallery-based activity, students gain an understanding of what soldiers experienced in the First World War trenches by looking at genuine artefacts and personal stories. Ideal for smaller groups.

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Sessions take place in our Learning Studio or in the galleries and encourage students to engage, examine and reflect on the impact of war and conflict on the lives of ordinary people whether on the home or battle fronts.

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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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Learning Resources

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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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