Using first person interpretation, this activity enables pupils to find out about soldiers' experiences on Cannock Chase on 1916 - 1918, before they set off for the trenches on the continent.

School groups will undertake preliminary sessions using the teacher's pack, activity packs and on-line resources. On their half-day visit to the Great War Hut, they will meet a Great War soldier who will interact with learners to enable them to find out about life in the training camp and wider issues, using original and replica objects. Pupils take on the role of 'trainee curators', looking for clues about the past and piecing them together to try to find out what life was like on Cannock Chase during the Great War.

Session Length:
2-3 hours

Resources:
'The trainee Curator's Handbook' and teachers notes avaliable. Also web resources at http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/chasecamps/

This activity meets the requirements for:

Key Stage 2
Key Stage 3

This activity has been categorised against:

(History ) General
(History ) First World War
(Citizenship) General
(PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)) General

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