Victorian Cycles
Key Stage 1
50-minute facilitated session, in your school
Cost:
One session costs £150
Two sessions costs £220
Three sessions costs £280
In this outreach session, pupils will explore the developments in bicycle history that happened in Coventry, learning about the Velocipede, Penny Farthing and the Rover Safety Cycle. Pupils will get to be hands on with a replica Penny Farthing and other handling items as we look at the changes in materials and technology in bicycles in the Victorian era.
Teacher note:
· This workshop is very hands-on and will require at least 2 members of staff to be present throughout
| Curriculum Links |
Learning Outcomes |
| History |
· Understand historical concepts such as similarity, difference and significance, and use them to make connections, draw contrasts and frame historically-valid questions
· Learn about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality
· Learn about significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements
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| Science |
· Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
· Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal and rubber for particular uses
· Distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made
· Identifying and classifying
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| English |
· Ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge
· Articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions
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To book, please complete an
Enquiry Form
that will be processed by our team. For enquiries, please email ctm.info@cvlife.co.uk or call 02476237521.
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Unique content linked to Coventry Museum's collections.
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Content can be shared across classrooms in your school.
At only £50 per workshop, your school will gain excellent value for money with experiential learning opportunities.
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