PG3100 (Learning outside the classroom) assignment

[Ali]

Grace wrote: "Thanks! I'll look too."

http://www.historicalnovels.info/Anci... This list might help. They are "young adult" though; i.e. aimed 12+. The Rosemary Sutcliff ones are probably OK, and I like the look of Dyan Blacklock's; it's been well reviewed. Adele Geras is a wonderful writer, but these mose definitely 12/13+.

[Ali]

Alison wrote: "Grace wrote: "Thanks! I'll look too."

http://www.historicalnovels.info/Anci... This list might help. They are "young adult" though; i.e. aimed 12+. The Rosemary Sutcliff ones ar..."

Greek Myths and Greek Myths would also be useful. It's a shame that authors don't seem to be as inspired to write children's historical fiction about Ancient Greece as they have about Ancient Rome.

[Grace]

That's a great help, thanks! I will have a look through them tomorrow.

[Grace]

Yes, I think the greek myths would be nice to start with, before moving onto the games. It also mentions in the review for Dyan Blacklock that it has great descriptions of the crowds, ceremony, and pageantry of the Olympics.

[Grace]

Besides this, Greek Mythology was my favourite part of history in primary school!

[Ali]

Grace wrote: "Besides this, Greek Mythology was my favourite part of history in primary school!"

Well, sounds like a winner, then!

[Jayne]

Hi Alison,

I have decided on the Victoria and Albert Musuuem as it has cross curricular links with English (Beatrix Potter book section), History, Design and Technology (materials and textiles), shapes and patterns, and Art. I used to go there a lot when I was a child and think it would be really beneficial trip as it incorporates a lot throughout history and not just from the Victorian period. I remember making a bonnet with flowers at one of their workshops and they also have an extensive dressing up collection!

I was thinking of using Beatrix Potter books but unsure of what other books may be beneficial? I was aiming at year four but I don't know if these books might be a bit young for them? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Thanks!

[Ali]

Jayne wrote: "Hi Alison,

I have decided on the Victoria and Albert Musuuem as it has cross curricular links with English (Beatrix Potter book section), History, Design and Technology (materials and textiles), s..."

I think Beatrix Potter might be a bit young for Y4. You might want to focus on a particular object in the V&A and what it can tell us about the people who used it? You could link it then to From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler, a brilliant book about children running away to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York equivalent of the V&A, who investigate an object in the museum. This could link to both descriptive writing of an object and stories about getting shut in a museum!

[Laura]

Hi Alison,

I have been thinking about the place I would do my off site trip. I was thinking of the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill. It has a great aquarium there that might be suitable for a KS1 class as the could learn about what's under the sea and could tie in with a science lesson on habitats etc. Not sure about a book yet?

Thank you!

[Ali]

Laura wrote: "Hi Alison,

I have been thinking about the place I would do my off site trip. I was thinking of the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill. It has a great aquarium there that might be suitable for a KS1 cl..."

Hi Laura
Could Dear Greenpeace be good? It's a book about a little girl who finds a whale in the pond of her back garden and writes to Greenpeace to find out how to look after it. It is good for stimulating letter writing, so after the children have learnt about marine wildlife they could write to the little girl to tell her how to look after other fish and mammals.

[Sarah]

Hello Alison,

I am wanting to link science and English (a story) with taking the children on a trip to a city farm, I am aware that some children will have never seen farm yard animals so I think this will be a perfect opportunity to do so. I have found one called Deen City Farm which has free entry. This would mean that it is accessible to all children.
This is as far as my thinking has gone so far, I will begin to do research into good books.

Thanks

Sarah

[Ali]

Sarah wrote: "Hello Alison,

I am wanting to link science and English (a story) with taking the children on a trip to a city farm, I am aware that some children will have never seen farm yard animals so I think ..."

That sounds good, Sarah. Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo both have written great books about farms, and there are some classic picture books about farms, such as Rosie's Walk. Sven Nordqvist has written some great books about a farmer called Pettson and his clever cat Findus which could also prove useful.

[Laura]

Alison wrote: "Laura wrote: "Hi Alison,

I have been thinking about the place I would do my off site trip. I was thinking of the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill. It has a great aquarium there that might be suita..."

That's great! Thank you! I have never read so will look forward to reading it!

Thanks again!

[Shanaz]

Hi Alison, Im planning a trip to The Natural History Museum for year 1. Can you recommend any books to link in with the trip?

[Sophie]

Hi Alison, I am planning a trip for a KS1 class to go to the Horniman museum. I went there frequently as a child and thoroughly enjoyed it! They have a fantastic Nature explore trail and often have different topic events throughout the year. I am currently looking at different books to use for my topic such as 'Maisy's nature trail'.

[Ali]

Shanaz wrote: "Hi Alison, Im planning a trip to The Natural History Museum for year 1. Can you recommend any books to link in with the trip?"

I would suggest that you focus on one gallery and think about the learning objectives that you want to meet. The book(s) can then enhance or support the topic.

[Shanaz]

Shanaz wrote: "Hi Alison, Im planning a trip to The Natural History Museum for year 1. Can you recommend any books to link in with the trip?"

Alison wrote: I would suggest that you focus on one gallery and think about the learning objectives that you want to meet. The book(s) can then enhance or support the topic.



Hi, I was thinking of focusing on the Dinosaurs or the Egyptians. I have not really thought about the learning objectives yet.

[Ali]

Shanaz wrote: "Shanaz wrote: "Hi Alison, Im planning a trip to The Natural History Museum for year 1. Can you recommend any books to link in with the trip?"

Alison wrote: I would suggest that you focus on one..."

Have a close look at the National Curriculum for History http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk/key-sta.... The Egyptians (which you'll find more about in the British Museum) are not in the National Curriculum for KS1. You could use The Dinosaur's Diary to link with the dinosaurs, but I'd check with Julie that this would fit in with the PoS for Science Life and Living Processes. http://curriculum.qcda.gov.uk/key-sta...

[Sarah]

Hi, I was thinking about going to the Museum of London and taking part in one of the sessions they hold on the Great Fire of London! Would this be OK for the assignment? Thanks.

[Ali]

It would be fine, but you'd need to make it clear how you personalised the learning rather than just using what the museum provides for follow up work etc.