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Students taking part in the Documentary Challenge session in the museum galleries.
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Age 9 to 11 (KS2), Age 11 to 14 (KS3), Age 14-16 (KS4)

Documentary Challenge North

Which stories are too important to be kept inside the museum? What deserves more attention from the wider world? Who is telling the story and why?

Hitler Youth hold flags
HU 6301
Age 13 to 14 (KS3), Age 14-16 (KS4)

The Holocaust: Life in Germany 1919-1939

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

School children taking part in a session of We Were There
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Age 9 to 11 (KS2), Age 11 to 14 (KS3)

We Were There North: Ask Questions About Conflict

A unique experience to meet veterans and eyewitnesses to conflict.

Students on gallery at IWM North taking part in the Ministry of Memory school session.
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Ages 7 to 9 (KS2), Age 9 to 11 (KS2)

Ministry of Memory

The Ministry of Memory is in turmoil; all records of Remembrance have been wiped. Can students save the day?