Teacher packs and resources
Useful teacher packs and resources about topics linked to the curriculum and some of our Trust places.
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Teacher packs
These will give some background to the topics before your visit. They also suggest some classroom activities that will support learning.
The Georgians
pdf (16.383 MB)
This pack includes a Georgian timeline, where to explore Georgian history at National Trust for Scotland places, and some pupil activities.
Scotland and the Slave Trade
pdf (863.98 KB)
This pack provides information about Scotland and the slave trade. It explores three Trust places to illustrate different ways in which Scotland was involved in the trade.
We’ve also created a resource pack in English and Gaelic to support teachers in developing and delivering the Jacobites and the ’45 topic.
The Jacobites and the ’45 (in English)
pdf (3.802 MB)
Discover the story of the Jacobites and explore some of the wider issues around the conflict.
The Jacobites and the ’45 (in Gaelic)
pdf (18.342 MB)
Discover the story of the Jacobites and explore some of the wider issues around the conflict.
Resources
Mindfulness at the National Trust for Scotland
pdf (2.693 MB)
This resource includes 5 different mindful activities that can be adapted to suit all age ranges. It has been designed to use throughout your visit to a National Trust for Scotland property – indoors or outdoors, on the journey and while you’re on site.
Further mindfulness resources
- 5 Ways to Wellbeing, NHS
- Mindfulness activities and tips, Mind
- Meditation for School, Headspace
- Resources, Education Support
- 30 Days of Mindfulness in the Classroom, Calm
- Mindfulness Hub, BBC Children in Need
- A Whole School Approach to Wellbeing, Young Minds
Using books to support your National Trust for Scotland school visit
Developed in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust, we have created a resource that suggests texts you can use to extend pupils’ learning from a class or school visit to a National Trust for Scotland place – including Culloden, The Battle of Bannockburn, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and more!
Using books to support your National Trust for Scotland school visit
pdf (717.307 KB)
Download a copy of our complementary book resource.