Victorian Schoolroom
A Victorian Schoolroom Session
This session has been designed to support the study of Victorian education.
Features:
- KS1, KS2 and KS3
- Takes place at the museum in a specially reconstructed schoolroom
- Costumed session leader in role as a Victorian teacher
- Opportunities to wear replica costume and take part in role play – including (KS2/3 only) playing the dunce and a naughty child to be caned
- Investigate real objects from the period
Objectives:
- Understand what school was like in the Victorian period
- Know what lessons children were taught
- Know how children were expected to behave
Helpful suggestions are available to download below
Date updated: 28 Feb 2012
Downloads:
| File format |
File title |
Summary |
File size |
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Victorian Schoolroom session plan |
Further information and notes for teachers on the Victorian Schoolroom session. |
90KB |
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Victorian clothing |
Suggestions for what to wear on your visit |
266KB |
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Victorian names |
A list of popular Victorian names |
246KB |
