Core Skills Analysis
History
- The student learned about the lifestyle of people in the past by seeing and interacting with actors in historical costumes at Blists Hill.
- Visiting the different shops in the town helped the student understand the types of trades and occupations that existed during that time period.
- Exploring the historic houses provided a hands-on experience of how people lived in the 19th century.
- The student gained an understanding of the industrial revolution and its impact on society through the exhibits and demonstrations.
Tips
To further enhance the learning experience from the visit to Blists Hill, encourage the student to create a scrapbook or journal detailing their favorite parts of the trip. This could include drawings, descriptions, and reflections on what they learned. Additionally, you can organize a 'history day' where the student dresses up as a historical figure they encountered at Blists Hill and presents a short skit or talk about that character's life.
Book Recommendations
- The Magic Tree House: Civil War on Sunday by Mary Pope Osborne: In this book, Jack and Annie travel back in time to the Civil War and experience history firsthand, making it a great supplement to the historical concepts learned at Blists Hill.
- Who Was Queen Victoria? by Jim Gigliotti: This biography introduces children to Queen Victoria, whose era is closely linked to the time period represented at Blists Hill, providing additional context to their historical knowledge.
- You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Miner! by John Malam: This interactive and humorous book gives insights into the life of a Victorian miner, a relevant topic to the industrial revolution themes explored during the visit to Blists Hill.