Wisbech & Fenland Museum
Museum Square, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 1ES | Tel: 01945 583817
Schools Service
The Education Service offers a wide range of sessions which can be delivered either at the Museum or at your school (Wisbech area schools only). The majority of our sessions are intended for Key Stage One and Two. However we are happy to develop new sessions for older pupils. Please contact education@wisbechmuseum.org.uk or ring 01945 - 583817 to discuss your requirements.
Key Stage One:
Life in Great Grandma's Day
Learn how life used to be for Great Grandma and develop basic observation and investigation skills.
Toys and Leisure in Victorian Times
A hands on session to discover and play with the toys and games of the 19th century. Focus on identifying materials and recognising old and new objects.
Victorian Day
This is a very flexible day which can be tailored in duration and content to your requirements. Topics include wash day, identifying and matching old and new materials, handling original toys, playing with replica toys, following a museum trail. Children are welcome to come in costume! Please contact the Community Education & Access Worker to arrange your day.
Shopping
Wisbech has been a market town since Saxon times. Explore objects and images to discover how shopping, packaging and advertising have developed.
Key Stage Two:
The Ancient Egyptians
An opportunity to find out about life and beliefs in Ancient Egypt by handling original artefacts. Develop observation and deduction skills in this hands-on session. Whole day session includes Egyptian marriage role play and hieroglyphs workshop.
Local History - the Victorians
An enquiry based session using objects, maps and photos to find out about how life changed in Wisbech during the Victorian era. Suitable for older KS 2 children.
Local Geography - Rivers
This sessions looks at how rivers and waterways have changed geographically, and also focuses on the uses of local rivers and the effects of flooding.
Romans in Fenland
An evidence-based session looking at why the Romans came to Fenland and what impact their settlement had on the area. Pupils will the learn basic archaeological skills of excavation, recording and identifying artefacts.
Thomas Clarkson and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
This session takes a look at the achievements of Wisbech-born anti-slavery campaigner Thomas Clarkson. Through gallery trails, handling and role play, pupil will also acquire an understanding of the the complex transatlantic slave trade. Suitable for older KS 2 pupils.
Thomas Clarkson E-learning Pilot
The above session is currently being trialled as part of an e-learning project which provides teachers with pre- and post-visit materials to support museum learning. If you are interested in hearing more about this project, please contact the Community Education & Access Worker education@wisbechmusuem.org.uk
Victorian Homes
Find out what life was like for the Victorians by handling domestic artefacts and taking part in wash day. Whole day session includes rag rug making.
World War II: The Home Front
Wisbech received thousands of evacuees during the war years. Find out how local life changed during the war years by handling original artefacts. Session can be extended to include evacuee role play
Most sessions are available as half day (2 hour), all day (4 hour) or on outreach (45 - 60 mins at your school).
Session Charges for 2004/5:
Half day: £1.50 per pupil
All day: £3.50 per pupil
Outreach: £1.50 per pupil
No charge is made for accompanying adults.
Wisbech Heritage Learning Partnership:
In partnership with three important heritage sites in Wisbech the Museum can also offer primary schools split site visits focussing on local Victorian heritage. These hands-on curriculum linked sessions have been designed to accommodate around 60 pupils (One class in each site, swapping after lunch). The following options are currently available:
Upstairs Downstairs
Local Heroes
Escape from Poverty
Earning & Spending A Penny
Dinosaurs & Daisies
Special Educational Needs:
The Museum is currently developing sessions for pupils with special needs. If you would like to plan a visit or an outreach session for your class, contact the Community Education & Access Worker on 01945 583817, or email education@wisbechmuseum.org.uk
Booking:
To book, please download and return the Schools Booking Form. (Download Word document here)
If you would like to discuss any aspect of your visit with the Community Education & Access Worker, please ring 01945 583817, or email education@wisbechmuseum.org.uk
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