The video above was designed to prompt a response from children about the invention of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. In many schools it will kick start a project based learning day, in others a topic covering several weeks. Feedback suggests that most schools are trying to use some of the resources in most year groups to a greater or lesser degree. Railways are in that rare bracket of inventions that literally changed society on an international scale, much like the internet or electricity. Below is a teacher guide with a few ideas to get people started but really, you can use the resources however you want to. There is just one important ask…
PLEASE SEND US IMAGES OF THE CHILDREN’S WORK*
Although the curriculum learning is important, celebrating their work, giving it agency on this website, is a huge lever for improving self confidence and cultural capital.
*Obviously check that the children have permission for their images to be used. If not, just send images of the work and/or displays
Click on the image to view the short teacher guide that may give you some ideas about how to get started.
Click here to view the accessible version of this interactive content