Working with the Past: A resource supporting work-related learning

Pupils will create a virtual tour of Ruddington Framework Knitters' Museum.

1.  The virtual tour will show pupils awareness of the following:
a)  Creating appropriate resources for the intended age range.
b)  Legal and copyright restrictions, related to producing marketing materials.
c)  Working with other History professionals.

2.  The virtual tour will enable pupils to be assessed on the following:
a)  Their knowledge of local History.
b)  Their ability in ICT.
c)  Their ability to produce professional materials that could be used in the work
      place. 

• 1900 Cottage parlour

During a visit to Ruddington Framework Knitters' Museum pupils should gather material that can be used to compile a virtual tour of the site.  This may include, observational drawing and descriptive writing, photographs, videos, data gathering from museum panels, interviews of staff and museum visitors etc.  Alternatively pupils could use a combination of internet research and images of the site provided in the Related resources to complete their project. 

The Flowchart (26 kb)  illustrates the different stages involved in the resource and how the project can be completed to fulfil the requirements of work-related learning at Key Stage 4.  Additional guidance for both teachers and pupils is provided on copyright issues in
Use of Images (546 kb) . 

Three PowerPoint examples are provided to illustrate different approaches and outcomes to the project:

Example 1a) (5661 kb)
Example 1b) (5690 kb)
Example 2 (2746 kb)
Example 3 (1954 kb)

Download the following document for guidance on assessment of pupils work: 
Assessment (28 kb)