World War II Activity Day at Sholden Primary School

Timetable of Events

09:15 What was it like growing up in Britain during World War II?
British Pathe Video “London Carries on”
An interview with Derek Gutteridge – SEGFL website

09:30 Using artefacts to learn about the Past – Ian Coulson (ASK History Advisor)
Discovering what people could eat and wear during the World War II

11:00 Writing about the Past – Phil Bracegirdle (ASK ICT Hands on Support Consultant)
“London and the Blitz” - Adding audio commentaries to British Pathe video clips

12: 00 Plenary – “Why were so many children evacuated to the countryside?”

13.15  “Staying Safe” –“Black-outs” and “Air Raids”

13:30 Designing and making a Gas Mask

14:30 Interviewing members of the Medway Evacuees Association
Using FlashMeeting in the Primary Classroom

15:00 Plenary – What have we learned about “Growing up in Britain during World War II?”
PowerPoint Quiz

15:15  Finish