Students on gallery at IWM North taking part in the Ministry of Memory school session.
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Suitability
Ages 7 to 9 (KS2), Age 9 to 11 (KS2)
Subjects
Citizenship, History
Topics
Remembrance
Session Type
On-gallery

Booking Information

Availability
Weekdays 11:00am & 1:00pm
Duration
1 hour
Capacity
30 students
Price
£141 (£152 for bookings from Sept 2024 - July 2025)

What to expect

Special agent activated. 

You are now in the service of the Ministry of Memory. Urgent mission update. Commencing in five... four... three... two... one. 

For the next 45 minutes or so you are a special agent. You are about to start a very special experience here in the gallery.  

Around the world people are still living through conflict. Is there a way that we could remember the past and also think about these people. We need you to gather some information. Transport yourself back in time. We're going aback... and aback... and aback. 

And open your eyes. This museum is full of objects that might be clues to people and their stories. What can you see? Is there a story behind that hole? I think it's time for a jolly good reckon, decide now. 

Fear not special agents will guide you through your mission.  

Goodbye agent. 

This short video provides information to help teachers prepare for their Ministry of Memory Session at IWM North. 

About this session

This immersive and interactive experience investigates Remembrance and personal stories from the First World War to today. Designed for Key Stage 2, agents from the Ministry of Memory enlist the help of students to save IWM North from the Memory Scramblers – a group of monsters who are out to erase the personal stories in the collection.

Guided by audio headsets and performance challenges, students are tasked with rediscovering Remembrance and uncovering past and present remembrance rituals.

Learning Objectives

  • Investigate existing Remembrance rituals and their significance today.
  • Explore personal stories from The First World War to today, including nurse Edith Cavell.
  • Use movement to create new ways to remember people who have experienced conflict.

National Curriculum Links

  • Key Stage 2 History: a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
  • Key Stage 2 Citizenship: Preparing to play an active role as citizens.

Testimonials

“'What a fantastic opportunity for the children! Genuine artefacts combined with state-of-art technology! What more could children ask for!'.” – Key Stage 2 Teacher.

Created by theatre-makers Made In China | Commissioned by Imperial War Museums