How have the Isle of Wight Railways changed over time? Key Stage 3 History resource for Isle Of Wight Steam Railway

Introduction

"How have the Isle of Wight Railways changed over time?" is a 2-page History resource for Key Stage 3, linked to Isle Of Wight Steam Railway

This resource is part of a set of 3 with the following alternate variants:

V101292 - KS2L Mixed Ability
V101293 - KS2U Mixed Ability

Précis

Contextual Summary

The resource is a series of questions that link directly to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway?s Train Story exhibition and museum; as the students follow the exhibition, they will learn about how the railways on the Isle of Wight have changed from the past to the present.

Students have to interpret information and summarise/record their responses to the questions.

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 2 (upper and lower years) and key stage 3.

Curriculum Relevance

History → Changes in the Past → Differences over time

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 Train Story exhibition, 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 demise, 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, or completion of a timeline

Learning Outcomes

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

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

How have the Isle of Wight Railways changed over time? is a History resource targeted at Key Stage 3 children, Mixed Ability, supporting a school trip to Isle Of Wight Steam Railway

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

How have the Isle of Wight Railways changed over time? is designed for Key Stage 3 children with Mixed Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

How have the Isle of Wight Railways changed over time? is a History resource specifically targeted at Changes in the Past and Differences over time

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

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

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed whilst on site at Isle Of Wight Steam Railway and on return to school after the visit

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