Why not make models of Anderson & Morrison Shelters.(history) Try placing weights on roofs to see how strong you have made them (science) Write it up (literature). Best of luck! Trying to be serious for a moment (I have a dread of school homework projects). I reckon Jeff's suggestion's inspired. And sounds like great fun.
Why not make models of Anderson & Morrison Shelters.(history) Try placing weights on roofs to see how strong you have made them (science) Write it up (literature). Best of luck! Are you a teacher?
My eldest brought in photos and a brief summary of what relatives did in the war. Even had my Dad's miniature medals to show and tell. So good they asked to show it to the other class, and again when the second one's turn came. All written by my son at a kids level - with stuff that'd related to his age/ locality, but without compromising the need to stretch his knowledge. That way it wasn't 'my' project: I told the stories and background, he wrote them down in his own words. Just a suggestion, but if you have relatives who served or had experiences on the Home front, it's a great way to make history relevant and personal for the kids.
Just suggesting he could do some baking of war time food for example a crumble, I don't mean a big one but it would be an extra aspect. The destruction of the blitz in contrast to the innovation of recipes for rations. I like it. Never thought of that. How WW2 shaped the way for some of the foods we now take for granted. Not sure if he'd like the idea mind, but I do. Cheers.
Cheers all, Another reason for me not to have children A Nah, this is the best bit about having them. (not that I have any, I just live with one )
Cheers for all the tips. Thought I'd show you the progress so far. We decided with the Model of the Blitz and we also found a recipe for a ration cake for us to make before the project's due in. The Me-109 will be replaced by a London Bus as soon as I can find one small enough.
Try & find a Corgi Routemaster bus. 1967 CORGI ROUTEMASTER DOUBLE/DECKER BUS number 468 on eBay (end time 01-Feb-10 18:32:23 GMT)
I know 1967 was too late but I'm sure the teacher wouldn't notice. Especially as it's going to be in a crater.
Have you got 25 + quid spare? Buses in in 1/76th scale. http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/l.aspx?k=105095977 EFE 1/76 AEC RT Double Decker Bus London Transport Central Area (34001) | Antics Online http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/l.aspx?k=105619599 EFE 1/76 AEC RLH Double Deck Bus London Transport (34204) | Antics Online http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/l.aspx?k=106077428 EFE 1/76 AEC RT2 Twin Headlights London Transport (34302) | Antics Online
I know 1967 was too late but I'm sure the teacher wouldn't notice. Prob not. Neither would I if I didn't know the date. Gonna look around some charity shops on Friday. Might find a little one there.
The 109's 1:72 scale. 1:76th would be about right but I'm not spending 25 squid on one. I'll have a look around the shops. Otherwise it'll be made out of cardboard.
this one is a tenner. EFE 1/76 SCALE 10109 AEC RT LONDON TRANSPORT BIRDS on eBay (end time 04-Mar-10 13:18:25 GMT)
a bit late on this thread, and excellent work you've done on the model but here's my idea: a working model of a 'schnorkel', just the schnorkel, and an explanation of how it works and what impact it made in the Battle of Atlantic Can be easily made by bits from the recycling bucket best of luck!
Cheers for the comments people. Today will be spent painting the shop fronts and putting little details inside the bombed out buildings. Then it'll be sticking more rubble etc down. I'll post some finished pics on the 'get yer kits out' thread when it's done. Cheers.
