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Cracking Cholera: From Quackery to Cure

Put your potions into practice by joining us on an interactive investigation into an outbreak of Cholera which happened in 19th century Gateshead. **history,biology,science** ##ks2,ks3##

How to Research in a University Library

This interactive workshop offers your students the opportunity to research and study in Newcastle University's Library. **all,study skills,epq,hpq** ##ks4,ks5##

Introduction to Special Collections

Introduce your students to the hidden wonders of archives as they literally touch history. **history** ##ks2,ks3,ks4,ks5##

Health and the People

Study the history of medicine, surgery, anatomy, infection, disease and public health. **history,biology,science** ##ks3,ks4##

Nineteenth Century Newcastle upon Tyne

Step back in time and see what Newcastle used to be like using a variety of sources. **history** ##ks2,ks3,ks4,ks5##

Source Analysis

Introduce students to a wide range of sources and encourage them to question them. **history** ##ks2,ks3,ks4,ks5##

World War 1 Memorials: Behind Every Name Lies a Story

Learn how to research the people named on a war memorial. **history** ##ks2,ks3##

Today was awesome!

Year 8 student

It was really fun and I’ve left feeling inspired!

Year 9 student

It's a new experience that opens your eyes to things you hadn’t known before

Year 9 student

The thing I enjoyed most about today was that we touched really old things

Year 5 student

The whole project far exceeded my expectations

Year 10 teacher

The students had so many positive experiences

Year 10 teacher

Our students will take lifelong memories from this project. It has been incredibly rewarding

Year 9 teacher

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