Students taking part in the Documentary Challenge session in the museum galleries.
@IWM
Suitability
Age 9 to 11 (KS2), Age 11 to 14 (KS3), Age 14 to 16 (KS4)
Topics
Source Analysis
Session Type
On-gallery

Booking Information

Availability
Weekdays 11:00am & 1:00pm
Duration
1 hour
Capacity
30 students
Price
£152

What is Documentary Challenge?

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Hear from SMASH TV's Reena herself to get a taster of what you and your students will experience when you arrive at the museum for your briefing.

About this session

Through this digitally–led experience, students develop historical inquiry skills to question, consider, debate and evaluate primary sources, while also gaining a deeper understanding about the impact of war and conflict on people’s lives in the past, and its relevance in society today. 

  • A man is stood presenting behind a professional camera and mic set up.
    IWM

    Getting ready for Documentary Challenge

    Use these videos in the classroom to help you understand what a documentary is and what skills are used to make them. We hope after watching them and doing the activities you will be ready for Documentary Challenge!

    Classroom Resource

  • Session notes for teachers

    Please ensure you read the session notes for Documentary Challenge ahead of your visit.

    Download teacher notes

  • Terms and Conditions

    Please read our booking terms and conditions before your visit.

    Read the booking terms and conditions

Learning Objectives

Documentary Challenge allows active exploration of the History curriculum in relation to real historic artefacts within IWM. Through making their mini-documentaries, students will:

  • Use primary sources as evidence to construct, illustrate and present an argument
  • Develop communication and presentation skills through filmmaking
  • Deepen understanding about the impact of conflict on people’s lives in the past and relevance to society today.

National Curriculum Links

  • Key Stage 2 History: A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066
  • Key Stage 3 History: Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day

Testimonials

‘An incredible way for students to learn. The opportunity to explore, be creative, make choices, voice their thoughts and do so with the rigidness of having to know an examiners mark scheme. Teachers crave being able to support students in learning this way. A wonderful experience!’ – Key Stage 3 Teacher

‘A thoroughly 21st century learning event which genuinely helps to develop historical and deeper understanding of the past.’ – Key Stage 3 Teacher

Created by digital theatre-makers Non Zero One | Commissioned by Imperial War Museums