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The Museum's Design and Technology Workshop, linked to the National Curriculum, was developed in 2002 in conjunction with a local schoolteacher. It has been devised by teachers for teachers and their pupils. This is a four-hour workshop and takes place in the Main Museum and the Vehicle Exhibition Hall. If your group wishes to extend their visit they will be able to try the Museum's quizzes in the Main Museum and Vehicle Hall.
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National Curriculum |
10:00 to 10:20 am |
Arrival, Toilets, Welcome and Briefing for Adults |
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Classes will be split into six groups and rotate around
the six workshops on offer |
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Group 1 |
Group 2 |
Group 3 |
Group 4 |
Group 5 |
Group 6 |
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10:20 to 10:50 am |
Workshop 1 |
Workshop 2 |
Workshop 3 |
Workshop 4 |
Workshop 5 |
Workshop 6 |
10:50 to 11:20 am |
Workshop 2 |
Workshop 3 |
Workshop 4 |
Workshop 4 |
Workshop 6 |
Workshop 1 |
11:20 to 11:50 am |
Workshop 3 |
Workshop 4 |
Workshop 5 |
Workshop 6 |
Workshop 1 |
Workshop 2 |
11:50 to 12:20 am |
Lunch Break |
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12:20 to 12:50 am |
Workshop 4 |
Workshop 5 |
Workshop 6 |
Workshop 1 |
Workshop 2 |
Workshop 3 |
12:50 to 1:20 pm |
Workshop 5 |
Workshop 6 |
Workshop 1 |
Workshop 2 |
Workshop 3 |
Workshop 4 |
1:20 to 1:50 pm |
Workshop 6 |
Workshop 1 |
Workshop 2 |
Workshop 3 |
Workshop 4 |
Workshop 5 |
1:50 pm |
End of Design and Technology Workshop |
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1:50 to 2:30 pm |
View Main Museum and Vehicle Hall - Quizzes and Trails - Visit Museum Shop |
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Timings can be altered to suit individual groups |
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| Drop Zone Workshop Pupils design and build an invention to drop a small model truck as slowly as possible from the Helicopter Balcony, simulating an airborne vehicle drop. |
Giant Jenga Workshop Pupils take it in turns at removing a wooden block from the tower without making the tower collapse. |
| Design a Uniform Workshop Using a variety of materials (felt, fabric, plastic and wool etc) pupils create a collage of a new REME soldiers' uniform designed for use in one of the following environments: jungle, desert, Arctic, space or underwater. |
Radio Masts Workshop Pupils build the tallest, free-standing radio mast using just 25 drinking straws. |
| Build a Shelter Workshop Pupils are given peasticks and bin liners and tasked to build a waterproof shelter to accommodate themselves. Shelters will be tested with a watering can. |
Build A Bridge Workshop Pupils build a bridge using newspaper. It must support the weight of a model truck across an imaginary fast flowing river for 60 seconds. |
| View Main Museum and Vehicle Hall An opportunity for pupils to view the Museum's displays and vehicles. A range of quiz sheets and activities are available for pupils to use in the galleries. Teachers and helpers are responsible for organising and supervising pupils during this time. |
Visit to Museum Gift Shop (Optional) Please ensure pupils visit the shop in small groups with an adult helper. The shop stocks a range of pocket money souvenirs from pencils to posters. |
Maximum group size is 60 pupils
The Museum requires a minimum of six helpers
Coats are needed for outdoor activities
Teachers and helpers will be expected to run each mini workshop using the Challenge Sheets provided. The Museum's Education Officer will run the 'Build a Shelter' workshop. Teachers and helpers will receive a briefing before the visit begins to familiarise themselves with the activities and their location in the Museum.
£5.00 per pupil
All adult helpers free of charge
If you would like more information about this workshop please contact the Education Officer on 0118 976 3254 or email education@rememuseum.org.uk.
Further general information on facilities and booking is given on the main Education Service Page.
REME Museum of Technology Home Page
Email Education Enquiries or telephone 0118 976 3375 for further information
Page produced by Peter Eldred - Last updated 8 January 2007