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Black History Month for Schools at Redbridge Museum

During Black History Month there will be a chance for teachers to find out about new Museum sessions and to bring their classes along.

Sessions for KS1 and 2

Multicultural toys and games throughout the ages

Children will get to view and play with toys and games from around the world and to compare and contrast them with modern toys, and toys from the past. KS2 children will have the opportunity to discuss the evolution of the toys and games and the myths and stories behind the games.

KS1 Old and New, Contrasting Localities, Materials, Life in the past.  KS 2 Multiculturalism, PSHE, Life in the past

Sessions for KS2

Suitcase stories

Using the experiences of local people, children will discover the reasons why people moved to London in the 1950s and 1960s from the Caribbean, and Londoner's reactions to them. Children will get to unpack a suitcase full of memories and objects from the period and investigate the Museum for stories of immigration. (KS2 Local History, PSHE, Multiculturalism, Britain since 1930).

Black and Asian contributions to WW2

This session will explore the contributions of people around the world to the Allied war effort during World War Two. Using evidence from local people children will get to examine two examples of the war effort; on the home front and in the forces. Children will also get the chance to listen to an ARP siren and explore an Anderson shelter.(KS2 Local history, Britain since 1930).

Sessions for KS3

Historical interpretation and Citizenship and Diversity

The material used in the KS1 and KS2 sessions and the Museum displays could enhance KS3 discussions of identity, diversity and interpretation of historical sources. Please contact the Education Officer if you would like to bring a group to the Museum and to discuss your requirements and particular interests.

Bookings

  • for an informal discussion or to book, please telephone Sandra Haynes on 020 8708 2667/2317
  • or call into the Museum
  • we can arrange transport bookings for £35 per class
  • sessions run for 1hr 30 mins, starting from 10.30am or 1.30pm.