Session Plan
Frames, Chains &
Bicycle Wheels is pitched at Lower KS2
Two-hour session led by a trained
facilitator; based in Finches Yard learning space, and exploring various sites
on the gallery floor.
Session Objectives
By thinking about
bicycles, pupils are given the opportunity to explore how the world works,
using modelling testing. During the intensive two-our session, the class
explore and investigate key ideas from lower KS2 materials, particularly
properties of springs. They try to find explanations, link concepts with real
objects and build models in large and small groups.
Session Outline
Introduction - Demos
The purpose of
this section is to present demonstrations which introduce various principles,
related to bicycle function, in dramatic and exciting ways to leave the pupils
motivated to understand what's going on, and how the demos work.
Science Play and Discussion
The
purpose of this section is to encourage the pupils to start thinking creatively
about the ideas presented in section A. The class will split up into four
groups of 7-9 pupils, with one adult, and visit various sites in the museum.
Before embarking, the pupils are each given a sheet of paper with all the sites
listed on it, and a number of small stickers printed phrases concerning the
principles introduced in section A. Each site will demonstrate something which
has 'something to do with' one of these principles. At each site the pupils
need to discuss/argue/decide which principle that site has 'something to do
with' and attach the appropriate sticker to their sheet of paper next to the
site listing. It is very important to instil in adult helpers that the point of
the exercise is not to get the right answers, but to encourage the pupils to
think creatively, to discuss and explore the ideas, and to decide on their own
choice of theory
So How Do You Avoid a Sore Bottom When Riding
Your Bike?
Are there springs on a bike? What has the tyre got to do
with it? So how do they work? This section uses visual images and discussion to
tell the story of how bicycles work.
Build a Spring-Powered Vehicle
The
class is split in to two halves which are rotated between this, and the next
section. In this section the pupils work in small groups to assemble a
spring-powered vehicle, putting the components together and describing how they
work. This is a good opportunity to discuss the processes involved with the
children whilst they work in their groups.
Exploring the Collections
Half of the
class split into small groups, accompanied by adult, in order to visit a series
of 4 bicycles. The pupils find the sites in the museum, complete an image of
the bike, and try to identify and label the main parts. There are questions to
consider and supplementary 'prompt' questions for adult helpers.
Conclusion
One final, fun demo is
performed to reinforce the main messages of the session.
Notes for Teachers and Helpers
You
will be leading a group of pupils on a school trip to Milestones - Hampshire's
living history museum. The programme you will be helping the pupils participate
in is Frames, Chains & Bicycle Wheels, a 2-hour session exploring bicycles,
and linked to the National Curriculum, KS2 Science.
If you have not been to Milestones before,
imagine an outdoor museum with streets, shops, buildings and vehicles - all
under one large roof. The museum has two periods of time - Victorian and 1930s.
Your visit will run in the Victorian part of the museum, using a building
called Finches Yard as a base, but will also spill over into some parts of the
1930s area.
The session will be led by a trained facilitator,
who will work exclusively with your group for the duration of your visit.
However, there will be times when the class will split into smaller groups in
order to explore various parts of the museum. During this time you will be
responsible for the pupils in your small group, and will need to make sure that
they stay with you at all times. You will be given a plan of the museum with
the locations to be visited clearly marked, and instructions for what to do
when you get there. In order to keep the programme running smoothly for all the
pupils, it is important that the groups return to Finches Yard at the times
specified.
Below, there is a brief outline of the session.
More guidance will be provided on the day.
Introduction - Demos, led by the
facilitator, introduce some key principles.
Science Play and
Discussion - Small groups explore various locations in the museum, to
discuss the principles further.
So How Do You Avoid a Sore Bottom When
Riding Your Bike? - This interactive section, led by the facilitator, uses
visual images and discussion to tell the story of how bicycles work.
Build a Model - One half the class, led by the facilitator, work in
small groups to explore a spring-powered vehicle, then swap with the other
half.
Exploring the Collections - One half of the class split, in
small groups, explore various bicycles in the museum, then swap with the other
half.
Conclusion - One final, fun demo is performed by the
facilitator to reinforce the main messages of the session.
Timetables
This session can be booked
in the morning or afternoon every Thursday and Friday during Hampshire
term-time, subject to availability.
| Morning Timetable |
| 9.45am |
Arrive at
Milestones You will be met and have the opportunity to hang coats up and use
toilets |
| 10am |
Begin programme
|
| 12noon |
End of programme
and visit |
| Afternoon Timetable |
| 12.15pm |
Arrive at
Milestones You will be met and have the opportunity to hang coats up and use
toilets |
| 12.30pm |
Begin programme
|
| 2.30pm |
End of programme
and visit |
Please note: late arrival may mean we have no
alternative but to reduce your programme
