Resource #V101583

Précis

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 platform section of the exhibition, they will learn about how the railways on the Isle of Wight have changed from the past to the present, and specifically how restoration is an important part of this process.

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 platform section of the exhibition, they will learn about how the railways on the Isle of Wight have changed from the past to the present, and specifically how restoration is an important part of this process.

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

Students are able to practise their interpretation skills whilst engaging with the restoration 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 → Historical Interpretation → Bringing the Past to Life

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 why restoration is important in representing the past accurately, 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. Research into aspects of restoration would also be a useful preparation task. Students should therefore 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 a whole class discussion about the responses to the questions, groups presenting back their collated ideas to the class, or a mini-restoration project

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to investigate the historical restoration that has taken / is taking place at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway by interpreting the questions, retrieving information, and recording their responses.