How students turned a local fighter plane into a deep historical investigation
In short: Students from Coopers Edge School won a national challenge by investigating a Typhoon fighter plane. This video follows their journey from local museum research to a behind-the-scenes tour at the British Museum, demonstrating how young learners conduct historical inquiry.
The British Museum invited schools across the UK to select a museum object and perform a historical inquiry. Coopers Edge School emerged as the winner after choosing a Typhoon fighter plane housed at the Jet Age Museum.
The students documented their findings in a video, which led to an educational visit to the British Museum. This experience included an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, highlighting the value of connecting local history with national collections.
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