SOFO Homeschooling Resources History of Oxfordshire (with some Maths and Geography thrown in!) This resource will support the home schooling of Maths, History and Geography by focussing on the impact of war on Oxfordshire. The resource supports upper Key Stage 2 learning in these 3 curriculum areas Maths – chronology and Roman numerals Geography – finding places on maps History – local history, chronology, important historical events with national and…
Educational Resources Download educational resources for self guided school visits to the museum. These resources were originally provided as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Oxfordshire Remembers exhibition, commemorating the Great War Centenary, but are perfect for any educational visit themed around the First World War.
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Primary Schools Our learning sessions use artefacts, documents, film and sound and focus on either the First World War or the Home Front during the Second World War. Sessions can be delivered at the museum and or at school as part of our outreach service. Sessions available First World War – ‘Your Country Needs You!’ Second World War – ‘Don’t You Know There’s a War On!’ If you need more…
Borrow a unique collection of real and replica objects. Loan boxes can be hired on a weekly basis @£25 per week, with a returnable deposit of £75. Pleas note loan box invoices must be paid before collection of the loan box(es). To book a loan box please phone 01993 810211 or email engagement@sofo.org.uk 1. First World War – trench life What did a Tommy eat? How did he wash and mend…
Talks, Tours and Community Activities at the Museum Outreach Talks Oxfordshire’s Military Heritage in 50 Objects Book our new outreach talk, Oxfordshire’s Military Heritage in 50 Objects. The museum holds a fascinating collection of over 14,500 objects. Fifty objects across the archive have been selected to provide moments of insight into the county’s military history. These objects reflect on the personal stories of not only those who fought…
Outreach Talks Oxfordshire’s Military Heritage in 50 Objects The museum holds a fascinating collection of over 14,500 objects. Fifty objects across the archive have been selected to provide moments of insight into the county’s military history. These objects reflect on the personal stories of not only those who fought in both The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and Oxfordshire Yeomanry regiments, but also those living in Oxfordshire who have been…
