Teach Secondary Issue 14.2

BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM Explore the rich history of a small region that made a big impact on the world at Black Country Living Museum. Historic characters bring history to life in the Museum’s open-air setting, made up of rebuilt and replicated houses, shops and industrial areas. From becoming a ‘history detective’ to a ‘time-traveller’, there are so many ways your students can discover the tales of Black Country folk from the past. Explore an underground mine, head to the Edwardian era for a school lesson you’ll never forget, discover 1940s-60s trends, and watch sparks fly at the chain-making workshop. For more details, visit bclm.com . TWIST MUSEUM Twist stands for ‘The Way I See Things’; through this lens, take your students on an exciting educational journey to explore the fascinating science behind illusions, gaining insight into how they mould our senses and enhance our understanding of the world around us. Interactive exhibits linking to specific learning objectives within the National Curriculum provide the perfect backdrop for cross-curricular learning. Developed by experts, the School Resource pack includes a Twist Challenge to complete on-site, before continuing the learning back in the classroom with subject-specific activities and illusions that build on the learning and enthusiasm gained from the trip. To find out more, visit twistmuseum.com/education. LOST EARTH ADVENTURES Give your students an unforgettable outdoor experience with Lost Earth Adventures! With over 15 years of expertise, we offer thrilling rock climbing, caving, gorge walking, canyoning, canoeing, hiking and abseiling across the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Our expert instructors provide safe, fun and educational activities that promote teamwork, confidence and resilience.Whether it’s navigating underground caves or conquering rocky crags, every adventure is designed to inspire and challenge. Perfect for primary and secondary schools, we tailor each trip to your needs. From single-day trips, to week-long residentials, take your learning beyond the classroom and book your school’s adventure today! For more details, visit lostearthadventures.co.uk . YORK ARCHAEOLOGY York Archaeology offers learning programmes that range from school visits to training digs. Educational Visits – Bring history to life for your students with a visit to JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG: An Archaeological Adventure or Barley Hall Virtual Outreach – Wherever you are in the world, the team can deliver a digital history lesson straight to your classroom via video conferencing Loan Boxes – Hire an exciting collection of real and replica objects, drawing on past discoveries fromYork Archaeology’s excavations For more information, visit l earning.yorkarchaeology.co.uk . 4 6 7 5 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 73