Education News Category
Age of Revolution Top Trumps – available FREE to schools
February 18, 2020 - Kate McNab
This unique, specially designed card game showcases the diverse history, people, and ideas of the Age of Revolution through 30 revolutionary historical figures. Schools can order up to six decks per classroom, free of charge, along with a poster and optional adhesive labels by completing this simple form. As well as playing the traditional game, […]
Age of Revolution Top Trumps: Classroom activities
February 18, 2020 - Kate McNab
These activities are suitable for students aged 9 – 16+. For use with our unique Age of Revolution Top Trumps. Order a FREE pack for your school here. Our unique set of Top Trumps features 30 radical and revolutionary figures from the Age of Revolution (1775 – 1848). Many have been selected to highlight people […]
The Peterloo Graphic Novel – available free to schools now
August 12, 2019 - Richard Moss
A special FREE schools’ edition of the Peterloo graphic novel. A vivid, original and historically accurate ‘comic book’ visual account of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre, published as part of the 200th anniversary commemorations, is now available to schools. In a partnership with the Age of Revolution, The University of Kent and the authors and […]
Animation competition news release
June 26, 2019 - Kate McNab
Age of Revolution launches national animation competition for schools The Age of Revolution national educational project has teamed up with historian, broadcaster and author Dan Snow to launch an animation competition for primary and secondary schools. Open to entries until February 14th 2020, the Age of Revolution invites schools to submit a short animation using […]
Enter our National Animation Competition for Schools
June 25, 2019 - Richard Moss
We have teamed up with Dan Snow to launch an animation competition for primary and secondary schools and colleges (up to age 18) and we welcome applications from across the UK. Age of Revolution’s National Animation Competition for Schools is open to entries until February 14th 2020 and we invite schools to submit a short […]
The competition judges
June 25, 2019 - Kate McNab
Judging Criteria Films will be judged on originality, creativity and approach. You are encouraged to be as creative as you wish with tools and materials to include paper, photography, clay, digital apps and other tools. The most important thing is to have fun with it and show us your fantastic ideas. The Judging Panel will […]
Making our Age of Revolution animation
May 31, 2019 - Alison Groom
Our animated film was co-created with Skidaddle Films and Year 4,5 & 6 students from Finham Primary School. 1. Inspiration Students were introduced to the Age of Revolution. They: • Explored the words ‘Age’ and ‘Revolution’ • Found out that the Age of Revolution took place between 1775 – 1848 • Discovered that this was […]
An animated introduction to the Age of Revolution
May 30, 2019 - Kate McNab
Age of Revolution from Age of Revolution on Vimeo.
Join the Maker Revolution
May 30, 2019 - Kate McNab
Collaborate | Create | Make | Share Need some inspiration for that new 3D printer? Wondering what you could do with those iPads? Got a great idea for bringing museum objects to life? Why not join our Maker Revolution? The Age of Revolution project is offering funding for an exciting new digital learning opportunity. The […]
The Age of Revolution across the web
February 20, 2019 - Richard Moss
How the Age of Revolution is reported and blogged across the web with links to websites and articles QA Education Magazine gets behind Age of Revolution animation competition The Headteacher Magazine and guide to services and products for UK Schools promotes the Age of Revolution national educational project and animation competition for primary […]
