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Sample curriculum for London
(the following provides a good overview of the educational activities included in a WorldStrides’ program – changes may be made by WorldStrides at its own discretion without notice) |
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British Museum |
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Photo essay; captions tell the full story of key artifacts. |
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Buckingham Palace |
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Machiavelli v. More: debate between monarchy and democracy. |
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Christ Church College |
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When Harry met Alice: readings and discussion about the college’s famous fictional residents. |
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Cricket Game |
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Learn to play cricket; England's oldest pastime. |
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Eton College |
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Visit with professors and talk with current students. |
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Hampton Court |
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Hyde Park Speeches; rhetorical speeches on value of monarchy. |
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Houses of Parliament |
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The Lords and the Commons: a mock-debate between two political houses |
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Martyr’s Memorial |
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Persecution and Pain: an interactive look into the life of British scholars the battles they faced with the Church |
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Medieval or Elizabethan Dinner |
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Enjoy a medieval or Elizabethan dinner and discuss the roles of men and women with topics such as chivalry or the reign of Queen Elizabeth I |
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National Gallery |
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The Art Collector: a museum tour to collect famous works of art to include in a personal portfolio that will be “auctioned”. |
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National Portrait Gallery |
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Revealing Portraits: activity to recognize the deeper history behind famous portraits to compare social and cultural customs. |
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Notting Hill |
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An off-beat shopping experience through eclectic shops and eateries. |
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Oxford University |
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Where’s the University? A quiz to test the wits of future college students |
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Secret Haunts Tour |
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Murder and Mystery: a nighttime walk to solve the mystery of Jack the Ripper or other dark secrets of London’s history |
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Southwark Cathedral |
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Exploration within the cathedral and debate over stolen and returned art. |
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Shakespeare Globe |
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Shakespearean Conversation; learn how to speak Shakespeare. |
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St. Paul's Cathedral |
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A View of the City; draw city from different angles. |
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Tower Bridge |
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The Tower Bridge Experience; interactive bridge history tour. |
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Tower of London |
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Scandals and Secrecy; study political rebellions. |
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Trafalgar Square |
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History Detectives: time-capsule activity that quizzes students on ability to figure out historical events and people |
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Underground |
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Photo Safari: team-based photo scavenger hunt across the city using the Underground. |
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West End Theater |
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Play; students attend the theater. |
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Westminster Abbey |
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Cracking the DaVinci Code; puzzles and study of famous dead. |
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Windsor Castle |
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Peasants and Serfs; life in medieval England role-play. |
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