Empire Guided Tours
For a long period of our history the British Empire was presented very much from a British point of view.┬а Recent years have seen growing interest and debate around alternative stories тАУ to consider Empire from the view of those people who were colonised.┬а This session uses the real-life surroundings, history, and stories of the Dockyard to help pupils consider the images and language that we use and enable them to question and embrace different viewpoints and widen their understanding of the world around them today.
Curriculum links: BRITISH HISTORY, INDUSTRY AND EMPIRE
Women of the Dockyard Guided Tour
Discover inspirational stories of women and their vital roles either sailing in the Royal Navy or living and working at the Royal Dockyard, Chatham. Some of these tales are surprising, some touch on gender bias and difference, some on the circumstances that helped to open opportunities for women.┬а All are interesting and highlight womenтАЩs roles and their impact on this incredible place.
Curriculum links: ┬аBRITISH HISTORY, INDUSTRY AND EMPIRE
PHYSICS UNDER PRESSURE
Rocket Squad
Students compete to develop their own accurate missiles using NewtonтАЩs Laws and principles of aerodynamics to destroy a target. This lively activity is inspired by the Sea Cat missiles on board HMS CAVALIER. Nothing beats the satisfying sound of a direct hit!
Curriculum links: Working Scientifically, Physics (Motion and forces)
SHIP BUILDING CHALLENGE
Full Speed Ahead
Stimulated by the National Maritime Museum model collection, teams of students compete to construct and test prototype hull shapes and propulsion systems against their peers. Facing the challenge of the tow tank wind and wave machine, students realise what a difference the knowledge of naval architecture makes to the performance of a ship.
Curriculum links: Working Scientifically, Physics (Motion and Forces), Design and Technology
Year group VISITS
For those groups looking for a less curriculum-focused day out, The Historic Dockyard offers the perfect place for a group of any size as we can easily accommodate even whole Secondary year groups. The site has a wide variety of galleries and attractions, with experiences to appeal to all members of a cohort.
