 Children
Aged 6 - 8 We offer a 45-minute presentation
which includes costumed role playing to illustrate the
barter system and explains the quantities and purposes
of money today. There is also the chance to handle sheets
of new banknotes worth thousands of pounds, learn how
to identify a genuine banknote and find out more about
gold. The presentation has continuous pupil. After the
presentations, the children will be offered activity
sheets to complete in the Museum. This will take up
to an hour. Organisers should ensure that there are enough
adults with the party to work as small groups under supervision
in the Museum. No preparatory work is necessary.
Children Aged 9 - 14
We offer a 60-minute presentation including a film entitled
Pounds & Pence. The film covers the history and purpose
of money, why prices change and the Bank of England’s
role in keeping prices low and stable. Children will enjoy
the upbeat style of the film and the humorous scenarios
which explain the points in an accessible and entertaining
way. Using sheets of new banknotes worth thousands of
pounds, children will examine the security features on
these genuine notes and be encouraged to play an active
part throughout the presentation. Activity
sheets are available for the students to work on in
the Museum after the presentation. 
Both presentations can be adapted to suit the needs of the group. A hearing loop is available.
Presentations take place at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00,
15.00 and 16.00. Groups must have a minimum of 15 people
and a maximum of 45.
Children Aged 14 - 16
The economy is a key part of all our lives but young
people probably have only a limited knowledge of what
it is and how it relates to them. Made of Money is a
short drama about two teenagers called Anita and Sam
that explains in a simple and engaging way what the economy
is, how it works, how it stays on track and its everyday
relevance to teenagers. It covers the topic in an accessible
style using examples and illustrations from daily life
so that young people can easily relate the ideas to their
own experiences. The film is followed by a question and
answer session. This part of the presentation can be
tailored to meet the individual requirements of the group.
This 60-minute presentation is designed to support aspects
of teaching in
several curriculum areas including Citizenship/PSHE/PSE;
Work related learning and Enterprise Education; Work related
education; Education for
work; Education for employability; Economics and Business
Studies.
Presentations must be booked in advance. For further
information and to make a booking, please telephone the
Education and Museum Group on +44 (0)20 7601 3951.
 Back to Talks
 Introduction to the Museum
Film
Q & A presentation
Audio Visual
Interactive money presentation
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