Significant Individuals
Columbus and Armstrong
Subject: History
Region: London/Greater London, North West, South West, West Midlands
Exploring the life and times of these two intrepid explorers; recreating the events of their journeys, your pupils will discover the many similarities between these two men.
One facilitator visits your school in role as the Time Traveller and works with a class at a time, taking the children on imaginary journeys back to the 15th Century and then to the 20th Century. They will embark on a voyage from Genoa heading west across the ocean and launch into space in Apollo 11.
Workshops also available with a sole focus on either Christopher Columbus or Neil Armstrong – if interested in booking one of these, please just mention this in your enquiry.
Important Events Link
This workshop is perfect to support year-round learning as well as the following important events in your year planner
- 1969 Moon Landings Anniversary (20th July)
- World Space Week (4th-10th October 2023)
All the children were engaged and loved bringing the explorers to life. The content was related to the curriculum and its objectives.
Danielle Salisbury, Outwood Primary School, Cheadle
Details
Length of session: 60 minutes
Price: £142 + VAT
Number of Children: up to 30
Extra children are negotiable
All facilitators are DBS checked
Curriculum Link
The lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements
Key Areas
Qualities of an explorer
Christopher Columbus: early life, first voyage, the debates surrounding his legacy
Neil Armstrong: early life, journey to the moon, legacy
Similarities and differences between the two explorers
