The following packs have been trialled and developed for Key Stage 2 teachers to introduce the West Somerset Mineral Railway, and enhance students’ visits to the various sites along the Mineral Line.
The list of teacher’s pack below links to a the complete pdf document for the subject and to individual sections you can download.
Introduction | The Incline| Bearland Ventilation Flue | Langham Engine House | Watchet to Washford Trail | Watchet and the WSMR
What to expect from each pack
1. Teachers notes
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Pack Plan (activity and resource outline, learning aims, links to the National Curriculum, acknowledgements)
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Planning a visit (how to get there, what to bring, risk assessment, access and ownership)
2. Activities
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Pre visit activities
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On site activities
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Post visit activities
3. Resources
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Worksheets
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Photographs
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Maps
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Illustrations
Acknowledgements
These packs were written by Mary Olszewska, Heritage Education Officer for the West Somerset Mineral Railway Project.
Introduction to the WSMR Activity 4 was written by Beth Coleman, Frances Stuart and Guy Clothier, Somerset Waste Action Programme, from the Carymoor Environmental Trust.
Incline Activity 2 was written by Naomi Turley, from the Field Studies Centre at Nettlecombe Court.
Watchet to Washford Trail Activity 3 was written by Janet Keeble and Jessy Harris, Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Thanks to Mike Jones for his historical knowledge.
