SCHOOL TRIPS 2015/16 Warwick Castle Education Programme
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SUMMARY PROGRAMME TOURS (CLICK) SUBJECT KEY STAGE(S) PAGES MEET THE MONARCHY HISTORY & CLASSIFICATION 1 1-2 ATTACK & DEFENCE HISTORY 1 4 3-4 THE KINGMAKER HISTORY & DESIGN TECH 1 4 5-6 POWER OF THE MONARCHY HISTORY 2 7-8 CRIME & PUNISHMENT HISTORY & CITIZENSHIP 2 3 9-10 POWER & JUSTICE HISTORY & CITIZENSHIP 3 11-12 BATTLE OF GENERATIONS HISTORY 3 4 13-14 PROGRAMME TALKS TREBUCHET TALK HISTORY & DESIGN TECH 1 4 16-17 MARKETING & BUSINESS MARKETING & BUSINESS 3 + 18 19 BUSINESS & EVENTS BUSINESS & EVENTS 4 + 20-21 PROGRAMME WORKSHOPS STORIES & SHIELDS ARTS & CRAFTS (ENG LANG) PRE 1 23-24 SWORDS & SHIELDS HISTORY & ARTS & CRAFTS 2 25-26 FORCES OF PHYSICS PHYSICS (SCIENCE) & HISTORY 2 3 27-28 DEADLY DRAMA DRAMA 4 + 29-30 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WARWICK CASTLE SCIENCE FAIR SCIENCE 1 5 31 HISTORY LIVE HISTORY 2 4 31 STICKS & STONES ANTI-BULLYING, MORALS PRE 3 31 CARING, FRIENDSHIP
OUR PROGRAMME Please note that: We deliver our Education Programme in a variety of ways including Tours, Talks and Workshops to meet the learning needs of your students. We offer packages within 6 subjects that apply to student ages from Pre-School to University level of study. Our programme has been created by working in collaboration with experienced teachers. If packages are applicable to more than one key stage group, this suggest they can be aligned to your pupils learning needs and the curriculum. Content within each package can be tailored to your pupils learning needs after a provisional booking has been made. Please contact education@warwick-castle.com to organise this with our Education Team. The Castle Dungeons is not part of our Education offering but is available to book for 12.00 per student (including Castle entry). It is recommend for students over 10 only. A minimum of 2 teachers / leaders need to be present throughout the entire 50 minute experience.
SAMPLE ITINERARY 10.00am: Arrival Arrive at coach park and go straight to turnstiles to enter. Register school group. 10.45am: Educational Tour Over 6 subjects to choose from. Please make sure you arrive 10 minutes before your education package starts. 12.00pm: Lunch Time slots cannot be pre-booked and will be given to you on the day if available. 13.00pm: Daily Shows / Explore the Castle 15.00pm: Depart
PROGRAMME TOURS PRE-SCHOOL KS4 COSTS: 2 PER STUDENT
MEET THE MONARCHY History, Classification & Social Hierarchy Key Stage / Age Group: Key Stage 1 (5-7 yrs.) Duration: 30 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: History, Classification, Social Hierarchy Relevant add-ons Stories & Shields (additional 4pp) 1
MEET THE MONARCHY National Curriculum Links: 1a) Pupils should be taught about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally. (KS1) The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest, The six wives of Henry 8, the Civil wars. 1b) Pupils should be taught about the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. (KS1) William 1 st, Henry 8, Charles 1st, Queen Victoria 1c) Pupils should be taught about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality. William 1st and Norman Conquest Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Gain a fundamental understanding of a chronological framework from when significant individuals ruled, from William 1st to Queen Victoria. Be introduced to famous Kings & Queens which will allow pupils to interpret what they looked like, and the famous characteristics they possessed. Understand the basic events and combatants at the Battle of Hastings. 2
ATTACK & DEFENCE History Key Stage / Age Group: 1 3 (5 14yrs.) Duration: 30 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: History Relevant add-ons None 3
ATTACK & DEFENCE National Curriculum Links: 1b) Pupils should be taught about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally. (KS1) 1d) Pupils should be taught about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.(ks1) 1c) A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils chronological knowledge beyond 1066. (KS2) 1d) The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509 (KS3) Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Understand how Castles have developed and changed over time. Have a clear understanding and chronological knowledge of significant wars and of the people that battled in them. Understand how Warwick Castle has protected itself during significant wars. This tour is a specific general defence of Warwick castle. 4
THE KINGMAKER History & Design Technology Key Stage / Age Group: 1 4 (5-16 yrs.) Duration: 30 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: History & Design Technology Relevant add-ons None 5
THE KINGMAKER National Curriculum Links: 1a) Pupils should be taught about a study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality (KS2). 1b) a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils chronological knowledge beyond 1066 (KS2). 1c) Pupils should be taught about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality (KS1). Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Learn about the life and culture back in 1471 during the court of Warwick the Kingmaker. Have a strong understanding of the characteristics of the Kingmaker, and how he influenced and supported the monarch. Learn about significant wars and battles that occurred during this time, including how Warwick Castle was involved during these events. 6
POWER OF THE MONARCHY History Key Stage / Age Group: 2 (3) Ages 7-14 Duration: 30 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: History Relevant add-ons None 7
POWER OF THE MONARCHY National Curriculum Links: 1a) a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils chronological knowledge beyond 1066.(KS2). 1b) a study over time tracing how several aspects of national history are reflected in the locality.(ks2). 1c) a study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality. (KS2) 1d) the English Reformation and Counter-Reformation (Henry VIII to Mary I) (KS3) Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Be able to discuss the differences in the level of power between various monarchs using case studies, from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria I. Have a clear understanding of how Warwick Castle has changed and developed throughout the reign of significant monarchs. Learn how and why particular monarchs rose and fell during their reign of England and there lasting influence. Have an understanding of the reformation. 8
CRIME & PUNISHMENT History and Citizenship Key Stage / Age Group: 2 & 3 (7-14 yrs.) Duration: 30 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: History and Citizenship Relevant add-ons Castle Dungeons (additional 4pp) 9
CRIME & PUNISHMENT National Curriculum Links: 1a) History: Pupils should be taught about changes in an aspect of social history, such as crime & punishment from Anglo-Saxons to the present (KS2). 1b) Citizenship: Pupils should be taught about the nature of rules and laws and the justice system, how rules and laws are made and enforced, and why different rules are needed in different situations (KS2) 1c) Citizenship: Pupils should be taught about the precious liberties enjoyed by the citizens of the United Kingdom. (KS2). 1d) History: Pupils should be taught about the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare different periods. Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Recognise why we have laws, rules and a justice system in place, and how it has changed over significant times in history. Gain a good understanding to how criminals were tried, and how the guilty would have met a grisly end compared to the modern day penalties. Have extended knowledge of significant individuals and criminals that have stayed at Warwick Castle during different periods of time, reigns of monarchs and laws of Parliaments. 10
POWER & JUSTICE History & Citizenship Key Stage / Age Group: 3 (11-14 yrs.) Duration: 30 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: History and Citizenship Relevant add-ons Castle Dungeons (additional 4pp) 11
POWER & JUSTICE National Curriculum Links: 1a) Citizenship: Pupils should be taught about the nature of rules and laws and the justice system, how rules and laws are made and enforced, and why different rules are needed in different situations (KS3). The power of the middle ages through the eyes of the king and his lords. 1b) Citizenship: Pupils should be taught about the precious liberties enjoyed by the citizens of the United Kingdom. (KS3). A look at the progression of power from the king to his people during the civil war. 1c) Citizenship: Pupils should be taught about the development of the political system of democratic government, in the UK, including roles of citizens, Parliament and the monarch. A look at the 19 th the fall of the Aristocrats and the rise of the people. Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Develop a strong understanding of how laws, the justice system and people have adapted and changed through the ages. Recognise that levels of justice given out during different time periods and the behaviour of various individuals from the Earls of Warwick to the peasants. Discover who played an important part in the English Civil War. The rise of Socialism. 12
BATTLE OF GENERATIONS History Key Stage / Age Group: 4 (14-16 yrs.) Duration: 30 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: History Relevant add-ons Castle Dungeons (additional 4pp) 13
BATTLE OF GENERATIONS National Curriculum Links: 1a) Pupils should be taught to develop a sense of period through describing and analysing the relationships between the characteristic features of periods and societies. (KS4). 1b) Pupils should be analysing and explaining the reasons for, and results of, historical events, situations and changes. (KS4). 1c) Pupils should be considering the significance of events, people and developments in their historical context and in the present day. (KS4) Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Develop a good understanding and use appropriately; dates, vocabulary and conventions that describe historical periods and the passing of time. Build a chronological framework of periods from 1066 to 20 th Century and using this to place new knowledge in its historical context. Have a hands-on experience with medieval armours and fighting weapons to interpret life at war throughout history. Have a strong understanding of the development of warfare over time. 14
PROGRAMME TALKS PRE-SCHOOL AND ABOVE COSTS: 2 PER STUDENT
TREBUCHET TALK History & Design Technology Key Stage / Age Group: 1-4 (5-16yrs.) Duration: 20 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: History & Design Technology Relevant add-ons None 16
TREBUCHET TALK National Curriculum Links: 1a) Pupil should be able to develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific discipline of physics. 1b) Pupil should be able to identify effects of air resistance and frictions that act between moving surfaces. 1c) Pupil should be able to how to measure forces and identify the direction in which they act. 1d) Pupil should be able to recognise that some mechanisms, including levers, pulleys and gears allow smaller force to have a greater effect. 1e) Pupil should be able to explain that unsupported objects fall towards the Earth because of the force of gravity acting between the Earth and the falling object. Intended learning outcomes: After the workshop, pupils will: Use our medieval weapons of war as a case study to learn how some mechanisms, including levers, pulleys and gears allow smaller force to have a greater effect. Identify the forces such as gravity and air resistance that comes into play when using various mechanisms. Learn why and how the Trebuchet s design was successful in war due to its clever design that utilizes certain forces of physics. 17
MARKETING & BUSINESS Business Studies, Marketing, Leisure Key Stage / Age Group: 3+ (11+ yrs.) Duration: 30 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: Marketing and Business Studies. Leisure Tourism. Real-life business. Relevant add-ons None 18
MARKETING & BUSINESS Pupils will: Explore the activities of business and the reasons for success or failure. Be introduced into the 4 P s of marketing and how they can be put into action within a business. Learn to understand how Warwick Castle target their customers and align their product offering to meet their needs. Be introduced and develop a wider knowledge to marketing within the context of a business. Consideration is given to the role of information technology and digital channels in marketing. Develop a clear understanding of operational decisions in managing a business and running an event. It explores how operations management can help a business to be more effective, and the role technology can play in this process. Learn to understand the job role and responsibilities of various departments within a business. Review Warwick Castle in a case study approach and generate their own recommendations on how they can become a more successful business. Using Warwick Castle (and Merlin Entertainments) as a real life business example; this presentation will provide an introduction into: Starting a business Marketing a business People in business Operations inside a business Case Study Questions and Q&A. 19
BUSINESS & EVENTS Event, Business, Management & Leisure Tourism Key Stage / Age Group: 4+ (16+ yrs.) Duration: 30 minutes Cost: 2 per student Subject: Business Studies with an event focus. Leisure Tourism & Management. Real-life business. Relevant add-ons None 20
BUSINESS & EVENTS Pupils will: Learn about Warwick Castle as a business part of Merlin Entertainments Learn how Warwick Castle align events to meet the needs of their target customers. Learn to understand the job role and responsibilities of various departments within a business. Explore the variety of events that take place at Warwick Castle and understand how to combat issues within operations on the day. Develop a clear understanding of operational decisions in managing a business and running an event. It explores how operations management can help a business to be more effective, and the role technology can play in this process. Be introduced into the 4 P s of marketing and how they can be put into action within an event. Interactive answering questions during Q&A session at the end of the talk. Using Warwick Castle (and Merlin Entertainments) as a real life business example; this presentation will provide an introduction into: Merlin Entertainments as a business: Vision & Strategy Setting up an event Focus on Warwick Castle events: People within the business; Operation considerations Case Study Questions and Q&A. 21
PROGRAMME WORKSHOPS PRE-SCHOOL KS5 COSTS: 4 PER STUDENT
STORIES & SHIELDS Arts & Crafts (English Language) Key Stage / Age Group: Pre-School - 1 (4-7yrs.) Duration: 45 minutes Cost: 100 per package. Additional 5 per pupil with classes over 20 in size. Subject: Arts & Crafts (English Language) Relevant add-ons None 23
STORIES & SHIELDS National Curriculum Links: 1a) Pupils should be able to record from first-hand observation, experience and imagination, and explore ideas. 1b) Pupils should be able to represent observations, ideas and feelings, and design and make images and artefacts. 1c) Pupils should use materials and processes used in making art, craft and design. Cross referencing to English (KS1): Speaking and listening: Listening To listen, understand and respond to others, pupils should be taught to: make relevant comments listen to others' reactions Speaking and listening: Group discussion and interaction To join in as members of a group, pupils should be taught to: Extend their ideas in the light of discussion Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Listen and respond to literature that is read from one of our Castle actors. Use materials provided by the Castle to create their own shield. Extend their imagination and explore creative ideas during arts & crafts activities. 24
SWORDS & SHIELDS History and Arts & Crafts (Design Technology) Key Stage / Age Group: 2 (7-11yrs.) Duration: 45 minutes Cost: 100 per package. Additional 5 per pupil with classes over 20 in size. Subject: History and Arts & Crafts (Design Technology) Relevant add-ons None 25
SWORDS & SHIELDS National Curriculum Links: 1a) Pupils should be able to use a variety of methods and approaches to communicate observations, ideas and feelings, and to design and make images and artefacts. 1b) Pupils should be able to compare ideas, methods and approaches in their own and others' work and say what they think and feel about them. 1c) Pupils should use materials and processes used in art, craft and design and how these materials can be matched to ideas and intentions. 1d) Pupils should be able to understand the roles and purposes of artists, craftspeople and designers working in different times and cultures. Cross reference to Design and Technology (KS2) Working with tools, equipment, materials and components to make quality products Measure, mark out, cut and shape a range of materials, and assemble, join and combine components and materials accurately. Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Learn the art of sword fighting and different techniques that were used in history from Warwick Castle Swordsman. Will recognise different arts on medieval weapons in History before they create their own shield. Extend their imagination and explore creative ideas during arts & crafts activities, and recognise how materials can be matched to ideas and intentions. 26
FORCES OF PHYSICS: THE SCIENCE OF BATTLE Key Stage / Age Group: 2-3 (7-11yrs.) Duration: 45 minutes Cost: 100 per package. Additional 5 per pupil with classes over 20 in size. Subject: Physics (Science), History & D.T Relevant add-ons Trebuchet Talk (Additional 2pp) 27
FORCES OF PHYSICS: THE SCIENCE OF BATTLE National Curriculum Links: 1a) Pupil should be able to develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific discipline of physics. 1b) Pupil should be able to identify effects of air resistance and frictions that act between moving surfaces. 1c) Pupil should be able to how to measure forces and identify the direction in which they act. 1d) Pupil should be able to recognise that some mechanisms, including levers, pulleys allow smaller force to have a greater effect. 1e) Pupil should be able to explain that unsupported objects fall towards the Earth because of the force of gravity acting between the Earth and the falling object. Intended learning outcomes: After the workshop, pupils will: Use our medieval weapons of war as a case study to learn how some mechanisms, including levers, pulleys allow smaller force to have a greater effect. Identify the forces such as gravity and air resistance that comes into play when using various mechanisms. Learn why and how the Trebuchet s design was successful in war due to its clever design that utilizes certain forces of physics. 28
DEADLY DRAMA Key Stage / Age Group: 4+ (16+yrs.) Duration: 60 minutes Cost: 14.99 per student (Includes Castle entry) Subject: Drama Relevant add-ons Castle Dungeons (Additional 4pp) 29
DEADLY DRAMA Description: This event is the perfect way to support the Performing Arts curriculum - including a trip through the Castle Dungeon, a scare attraction with actors and gruesome special effects, and a 60 minute master class with the Castle s very own Dungeon actors. Intended learning outcomes: After the tour, pupils will: Have a deeper understanding of acting techniques and ways to approach various audiences. Recognise various acting styles, analyse various characters playing their roles whilst witnessing performing arts at its best. 30
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WARWICK CASTLE SCIENCE FAIR 18-22 Apr 2016 We will be hosting a Big Bang event at the Castle on the Friday (22nd only) as well as working with other leading UK science organisations throughout the week and you're invited! Live Fire & Ice shows and 10 hands on workstations produced by Mad Science (19-22 only) Applicable for KS1 KS5. More information at www.warwick-castle.com/plan/warwick-castle-science-fair.aspx. HISTORY LIVE WORKSHOP See dates for different topics (BELOW) Selected dates only. Additional 5.00 per student to entry 2 hour workshop with 4 live actors. Curriculum relevant. Recommend Key Stage 2+. More information at education@warwick-castle.com. SAVE THE DATES Meet the Plantagenets: 25-29 Apr 2016 Meet the Normans: 19-23 Sept 2016 Meet the Tudors: 3-7 October 2016 Ghosts of Christmas Past: 2-6 December STICKS & STONES WORKSHOP 16-17 November 2016 Join Warwick Castle for National Anti-Bullying Week. Discover tales of chivalrous Knights and brave Princesses as we teach children the morals of friendship, caring for others and empowerment. Pre-School to Key Stage 3. Included with entry fee. These hour-long workshops are led by professional storyteller Amy Sutton To see full list of stories, or to book your place please email education@warwick-castle.com 31
QUESTIONS? Would like to ask a question about a package? Please contact education@warwick-castle.com for more information TO BOOK Please call 0871 222 2772 to speak to our booking team OR Visit www.warwick-castle.com/plan/warwick-castle-school-visits-booking to make a provisional booking online. 32