The resources in this section are available for use on the day of your visit to the Museum. We hope you find them useful.
As this area is being developed we welcome suggestions as to what you would like to see here, and any materials you wish to contribute are also gratefully received.
Share
Overview
Resource Subjects
Literacy
Science & Technology
Maths
History
Art & Design
English as an Additional Language
More Information
Contact our schools team on 01243 811459
Resources to Download
Literacy
Why not link your visit to our Museum with a literacy project using the resources below.
The projects feature a variety of activities, with resources designed to be used before, during or after your visit.
The resources cover a range of topics and can be linked to various Museum-led workshops. For more information on this please contact our schools team on 01243 811459
Time Detectives: The Toll House
- Time detectives: Toll House – Introduction (PDF, 274Kb)
- Time detectives: Toll House – Teacher-led session (PDF, 274Kb)
- Time detectives: Toll House – Site visit questions (PDF, 131Kb)
- Time detectives: Toll House – Site visit answers for teachers (PDF, 412Kb)
Science & Technology
Why not link your visit to our Museum with a science and technology project using the resources below.
The projects feature a variety of activities, with resources designed to be used before, during or after your visit.
The resources cover a range of topics and can be linked to various Museum-led workshops. For more information on this please contact our schools team on 01243 811459
Rock On – KS2 Rock Trail
- Rock On learning objectives for teachers (PDF, 310Kb)
- Rock Activity leaflet – Pre-visit activity (PDF, 1Mb)
- Rock Activity leaflet instructions – Pre-visit activity (PDF, 551Kb)
- Rock Types information – Pre-visit activity (PDF, 298Kb)
- Getting ready for your visit – Visit preparation (PDF, 313Kb)
- Rock On Trail – Visit preparation PowerPoint (PowerPoint, 9Mb)
- Rock On Trail sheets – Museum trail (PDF, 987Kb)
- Rock On Quiz – Post-visit activity (PDF, 340Kb)
Hidden Forces and Simple Machines – KS2 Physics Trail
- Hidden Forces and Simple Machines – Teacher Guide (PDF, 328Kb)
- Hidden Forces and Simple Machines – Pre-visit PowerPoint (PowerPoint, 20Mb)
- Sid’s Six Simple Machines – Pre-visit worksheet (PDF, 238Kb)
- Hidden Forces and Simple Machines – Trail worksheet (PDF, 1Mb)
- Challenge from Sid – Post-visit activity (PDF, 491Kb)
Machines and Energy – KS3 Physics Trail
- Machines and Energy – Teachers Guide (PDF, 462Kb)
- Machines and Energy – Pre-visit PowerPoint (PowerPoint, 15Mb)
- Machines and Energy – Pre-visit worksheet (PDF, 742Kb)
- Machines and Energy – Trail worksheet (PDF, 1Mb)
- A Simple Machine Competition – Post-visit activity (PDF, 252Kb)
Maths
Why not link your visit to our Museum with a maths project using the resources below.
The projects feature a variety of activities, with resources designed to be used before, during or after your visit.
The resources cover a range of topics and can be linked to various Museum-led workshops. For more information on this please contact our schools team on 01243 811459
- 16th Century Arithmetic (PDF, 176Kb)
- Building Patterns– Brick Pattern and Shape (PDF, 373Kb)
- Catherington Treadwheel (PDF, 81Kb)
- Design of Buildings (PDF, 42Kb)
- Line Drawing: Lurgashall Mill (PDF, 447Kb)
- Machinery & Gearing (PDF, 92Kb)
- Maths Activity 1 (PDF, 48Kb)
- Maths Activity 2 (PDF, 67Kb)
- Measuring the Height of a Building KS2 (PDF, 615Kb)
- Mill Workings (PDF, 287Kb)
- Observing and Recording a Building (PDF, 973Kb)
- Timber! (PDF, 2Mb)
- Timber Framed Buildings (PDF, 78Kb)
- Triangle Trail (PDF, 4Mb)
History
Why not link your visit to our Museum with a history project using the resources below.
The projects feature a variety of activities, with resources designed to be used before during or after your visit.
The resources cover a range of topics and can be linked to various Museum-led workshops. For more information on this please contact our schools team on 01243 811459
- Bayleaf: A Medieval Farmstead (PDF, 3Mb)
- Charcoal Burning (PDF, 713Kb)
- Everyday Medieval Life (PDF, 2Mb)
- Fireplaces (PDF, 504Kb)
- Garden, Orchard & Shaws (PDF, 258Kb)
- History/Timeline (PDF, 238Kb)
- Lime (PDF, 1Mb)
- Poverty and Poor Relief in the 16th Century (PDF, 200Kb)
- Roofing Materials (PDF, 1Mb)
- Servants (PDF, 190Kb)
- The 16th Century House (PDF, 236Kb)
- The Wealden House (PDF, 323Kb)
- The Woodlands (PDF, 489Kb)
- Transcription of William Goldsmith Probate Inventory (PDF, 350Kb)
- Tudor Rich and Poor (PDF, 141Kb)
- Turnpike Trusts (PDF, 926Kb)
- Victorian Cottages (PDF, 237Kb)
- Wattle & Daub (PDF, 842Kb)
- What is a Probate Inventory? (PDF, 193Kb)
- What is a Yeoman? (PDF, 193Kb)
- Who Lived in Bayleaf in the 16th Century? (PDF, 196Kb)
Art & Design
Why not link your visit to our Museum with an art and design project using the resources below.
The projects feature a variety of activities, with resources designed to be used before, during or after your visit.
The resources cover a range of topics and can be linked to various Museum-led workshops. For more information on this please contact our schools team on 01243 811459
- Art & Design Introduction (PDF, 560Kb)
- Can Buildings Speak? (PDF, 280Kb)
- Investigating Materials (PDF, 278Kb)
- Investigating Pattern (PDF, 285Kb)
- Mother Nature Designer (PDF, 273Kb)
- People in Action (PDF, 285Kb)
- What a Performance! (PDF, 277Kb)
English as an Additional Language
The worksheets below are designed for students of English as a foreign language. All have a page for teachers with tips and answers.
If you would like further help planning your visit please contact our Schools Team on 01243 811459 or email schoolbookings@wealddown.co.uk
- A1 Explore the Museum (PDF, 2Mb)
- A2 I Spy at the Museum (PDF, 102Kb)
- A2 Scavenger Hunt at the Museum (PDF, 153Kb)
- A2 Where Can I Find… (PDF, 3Mb)
- B1 Clothes Now & Then (PDF, 2Mb)
- B1 Explore the Houses (PDF, 3Mb)
- B1 Museum Materials (PDF, 4Mb)
- Timeline for the Museum (PDF, 925Kb)
