History, Key Stage 3

This study day includes a variety of sessions to help students explore the history of transatlantic slavery and promote skills in independent enquiry. All sessions are facilitated by Museum staff and help students explore a range of themes relating to the transatlantic slave trade.

Object handling

During this hands-on session students can use replica objects to explore the system of transatlantic slavery and its impact, as well as themes of resistance and abolition.

Manuscripts

This is a unique opportunity to view the Museum’s collection of original documents, including ships’ logs, plantation inventories and slave-ship account books.

The Atlantic: Slavery, Trade, Empire gallery

This gallery displays a wide range of material relating to transatlantic slavery. While visiting the gallery students use mobile learning devices to ‘collect’ objects and record their own interpretations, which are subsequently available on-line for use in the classroom.

Tuesday I 10.00–14.00

Sessions accomodate 60 students.

T: 0208 312 6608 E: bookings@rmg.co.uk

Discovery Days

If you would like to bring a larger group, we can also offer a discovery day for 90 students, including an hour long introduction and time for you and your group to explore The Atlantic: Slavery, Trade, Empire gallery and further displays throughout the Museum.

Resources and links

Understanding Slavery Initiative (USI)
USI Citizen website
Freedom
The Atlantic: Slavery, Trade, Empire gallery