Here you will find all activities listed in alphabetical order.
Provided By: West Dunbartonshire Council
Themes : Theme 1
We created a number of Street Party hampers and loaned them out to local schools, nursing homes and other community groups. But you could have your own Street Party using the material suggested here. Most of the items were sourced from Peeks and the Imperial War Museum. Could also use 'The Kitchen Front' for food suggestions!
Street Party Hamper Contents: (159Kb)
Provided By: The Museum of The Black Watch
Themes : Theme 1
This activity is to design your own propaganda poster. This idea was replicated to include other popular slogans, and the activity was accompanied by a set of Imperial War Museum propaganda posters (such as these) to give the children inspiration.
Coughs and Sneezes: (20Kb)
Provided By: The Museum of The Black Watch
Themes : Theme 1
Most of the clothes were just old fashioned (not necessarily period), bought from charity shops - a couple of suits, a flat cap, some jumpers, skirts and blouses, and a dress or two. The finishing touches were several pinnies and hair rollers - those were a real hit!!
Provided By: West Lothian Council
We, at West Lothian Council, commissioned a local film-maker, Andrew Low, to work with pupils from Torphichen Primary School. Together, we created a 13-minute film, and several ‘Making Of…’ films inspired by the experiences of three Korean War veterans. The activities for children included Research, Animation, the Recreation of the Scottish Korean War Memorial, Script-writing, Acting and Filming.
Introduction - The Forgotten War: (4.21Mb)
Research - The Forgotten War: (13.31Mb)
Provided By: The Museum of The Black Watch
This paper doll activity was popular but took some explaining, as most children hadn't seen one before. Children were asked to colour in the 'costumes' and carefully cut around the edges. The tabs can be folded and used to clothe the figure.
From a museum point of view, this was a good activity to start during a school visit and have the teachers finish in the classroom (meaning scissors were not required to be used onsite at the Museum).
Female Paper Doll: (190Kb)
Male Paper Doll: (287Kb)
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