Activity: History Detectives
Where?
This activity is at the Dales Countryside Museum, Yorkshire Dales National Park
Who for?
Key stage 2 and 3 - England and Wales
Level 2 and 3 - Scotland
Who by?
This activity is lead by the education team at the museum
Activity aims:
A hands on, interactive handling session, using artefacts and archives. Presents students with a creative historical challenge which stimulates cooperative enquiry, investigation and evaluation through creative thought - our sessions provide pupils with the opportunity to work together to solve problems.
Students will learn about:
- The special qualities of the National Park are fragile and vulnerable.
- Museum object handling
- Problem solving.
What you will need:
Contact the museum, who will provide everything you need!
Dales Countryside Museum
Tel: 01969 666210
Email: dcm@yorkshiredales.org.uk
Curriculum links (England):
- KS2 History: Victorians; historical interpretation and enquiry.
- KS3 History: Britain 1500 – 1750; historical interpretation and enquiry
