Key Stage 1

Top to Toe

Prepare your Key Stage One pupils for their scientific future with our Top to Toe session. This introduces very young children to the ideas of materials and their properties by learning from a selection of museum objects.

We explore ideas for protecting the body from dangerous surroundings, providing the stimulus for new ideas. This is extended to look a present day sport and work protective outfits.

Contact us to book or discuss your requirements:

Tel: 020 3166 6660
Email: educate.tower@armouries.org.uk

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Old idea, new materials

The tips of the lances used by the Royal Armouries jousters are made from balsa wood and are designed to be broken, this was something that was done in some tournaments in the 15th century, though not using balsa wood.

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