REME MUSEUM of TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATION SERVICE

Key Stage 2 Design and Technology 'Shelters' Workshop

Introduction

The Museum's Shelters Workshop, linked to the National Curriculum, was developed in 2000 in conjunction with a local schoolteacher. It has been devised by teachers for teachers and their pupils. This is a two-hour outdoor workshop and takes place in the Museum's grounds. Led by the Museum's Education Officer, pupils will experience at first hand the Army's unique shelters. If your group wishes to extend their visit they will be able to enjoy the Museum's Main Museum and Vehicle Hall in the afternoon.

National Curriculum
KS 2 Design and Technology
1a, b &c; 2a, b, c & d; 3a, b, & c;
4a; 5a, b & c

QCA Schemes of Work
Unit 6A 'Shelters'

Timetable

10:00 to 10:05 am	Arrival, Toilets and Welcome
10:05 to 10:35 am	Activity 1 12 x 12 Frame Army Tent
10:35 to 11:05 am	Activity 2 Bivouac
11:05 to 11:50 am	Activity 3 Building a Shelter
11:50 to 12:00 pm	Testing and Evaluating Shelters
12:00 pm	End of 'Shelters' Workshop
12:00 to 12:40 pm	Lunch Break (or departure for ½ day visits)
12:40 to 2:30 pm	View Main Museum and Vehicle Hall Quizzes and Trails Visit Museum Shop
Timings can be altered to suit individual groups

Activities

Activity 1 - 12 x 12 Frame Army Tent Pupils sit inside the tent. The Museum's Education Officer will discuss the tent's uses, advantages and disadvantages with the pupils. Pupils will sketch the tent, label the parts and are encouraged to suggest improvements to the tent's design.	Activity 2 - Bivouac Pupils watch as the Education Officer builds a bivouac shelter and discusses with the pupils the bivouac's uses, advantages and disadvantages. Pupils will sketch the bivouac, label the parts and are encouraged to suggest improvements to the bivouac's design.
Activity 3 - Build a Shelter Split into small groups, the pupils are challenged to build their own shelter capable of sheltering their whole team from the rain using the materials provided (2 m/6 ft ash poles, plastic sheeting, brown sacking, string and scissors). Pupils can utilise their new knowledge of Army shelters to help them to design their shelter. The Education Officer will test and evaluate each shelter.
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.

Teacher information

Maximum group size is 36 pupils
The Museum requires a minimum of six helpers
Coats are needed for outdoor activities
Teachers and helpers will need to assist teams in building their shelters
Evaluation Sheets for the 12 x 12 tent, bivouac and their own shelter are provided.
These can be completed back in the classroom using the sketches made during the visit.
The Museum will provide drawing sheets, clipboards and pencils

Costs

£3.50 per pupil for ½ day visit
£4.00 per pupil for full day visit
All adult helpers free of charge

General Information

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.

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Page produced by Peter Eldred - Last updated 8 January 2007