KS2 History: World War Two
Spies Like Us: World War II at Fort Nelson
Become a spy for the Germans and infiltrate Fort Nelson. Find out what goes on at the Fort, its strengths and weaknesses and formulate a plan of attack.
Learn about Fort Nelson’s role in protecting the south coast of England from enemy air raids, and the people who worked here.
| Audience: | KS2 |
| Numbers: | 32 max per session |
| Duration: | 180 mins |
| Cost per pupil: | £5 |
Hands on History: Home Front
Learn about the kinds of people who lived and worked on the Home Front in areas like those around Fort Nelson through the things they left behind.
| Audience: | KS2 |
| Numbers: | 32 max per session |
| Duration: | 60 mins |
| Cost per pupil: | £5 |
Hands on History: Women at War
Learn about the kinds of roles women had during the Second World War through the things they left behind.
Women were stationed at Fort Nelson operating searchlights and driving delivery lorries. Unknown to many people, women also had more dangerous roles working as spies in France and Germany.
| Audience: | KS2 |
| Numbers: | 32 max per session |
| Duration: | 60 mins |
| Cost per pupil: | £5 |
Hands on History: A Soldier’s Life
Learn about the life of a Second World War soldier. What was it like to be always on the march, how did you cook and keep yourself clean? What was it like to fight on the front line, how did you prepare and protect yourself?
| Audience: | KS2 |
| Numbers: | 32 max per session |
| Duration: | 60 mins |
| Cost per pupil: | £5 |
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