Resource #V101233

Précis

The resource is a series of questions that link directly to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway?s museum; as the students engage with the interpretation around the room, they will learn about how the railways on the Isle of Wight have changed from the past to the present.

Contextual Summary

Students are able to practise their interpretation skills whilst engaging with historical aspects of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The task is relevant to students in key stage 3 and key stage 4.

Curriculum Relevance

History → Historical Enquiry → Find out about the past using museum resources

Implementation

This is an on-site task. It is suggested to teachers that they introduce the background of the railway, in particular the history of the Isle of Wight railway network and its demise, as a class pre-learning activity. An understanding of the general history of transport and its development would also be useful preparation for this task. When on site at the museum, students will be able to undertake the task elements and can practise their interpretation.

Key Skills Practised

• Interpretation and retrieval of information
• Synthesising information
• Recording information

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

It is suggested to teachers that students undertake some research the background of the railway, in particular the history of the Isle of Wight railway network and its features, as a class pre-learning activity. Students should be keen to practise responding to the resource questions.

On Site

Completion of the History resource/s linked to this document

Post-Visit

Follow-up tasks could include: Whole class discussion about the responses to the questions; Groups presenting back their collated ideas to the class; Completion of a timeline

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to investigate the historical aspects of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway by using museum resources and interpreting the questions, retrieving information, and recording their responses.