Black History Month events
- Pre-booking required
- Duration
- 30-35 mins
- Places per session
- 35-120
- Adult:student ratio
- 1:8
- Suitable for:
- Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2,
Our Black History Month events throughout October celebrate the work of black scientists and achievers:
The Real McCoy storytelling
A storytelling adventure for KS1 about the life of Elijah McCoy, an African American who changed the way trains work for ever. This fun interactive session involves plenty of pupil participation.
Taking place on 1 and 8 October 2012 at 11.00, 12.00 and 13.00. Last 30 minutes.
Revolting Remedies
An entertaining show for KS2 about disgusting diseases, messy medicines and four of the black achievers who helped to solve medical problems - Ancient Egyptian doctor Lady Pesechet, African American slave Onesimus, British doctor John Alcindor and African American doctor Charles Drew.
Taking place on 2, 3, 9 and 10 October 2012 at 10.45, 12.00 and 13.15. Lasts 30 minutes.
Science Secrets
An interactive gallery session for KS2 uncovering the hidden contributions of Benjamin Banneker, Lewis Latimer, Garrett Morgan and Mae Jemison -- African American inventors, scientists and doctors whose bright ideas and burning ambitions helped to shape our lives today.
Taking place on 1-5 and 9-12 October 2012 at 11.00 and 13.00. Lasts 35 minutes.
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