Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum Teacher Resources

The resources are suitable for primary and secondary schools and can be used across subjects, including history, geography, science, design & technology, and local studies.

Teachers will find:

• Lesson plans and activity ideas

• Worksheets and pupil tasks

• Background information for teachers

• Visit preparation and follow-up activities

All resources are downloadable and can be used independently or alongside a school visit to the museum.

Key stages/age groups:

KS1, KS2, KS3

Teacher Resources Available:

The History of the Tide Mill – Learning Resource

Explores the origins and development of Woodbridge Tide Mill, including its purpose, operation, and importance to the local community over time. Suitable for supporting local history and heritage studies.

The History of the Tide Mill Learning Resource

Levers – Learning Resource

Introduces pupils to the basic principles of levers, using real-life examples and links to machinery found at the Tide Mill.

Levers Learning Resource

Levers, Pulleys & Gears – Learning Resource

Builds on simple machines by exploring how levers, pulleys and gears work together to move heavy loads and power machinery within a working mill.

Levers, Pulleys & Gears Learning Resource

From Soil to Sandwich (1) – Growing the Grains

Focuses on how cereals are grown and harvested, linking farming to food production and sustainability.

From Soil to Sandwich (1) ‘Growing the Grains’

From Soil to Sandwich (2) – The Milling Process

Explains how grain is turned into flour, using the Tide Mill as a case study for traditional milling methods.

From Soil to Sandwich (2) ‘The Milling Process’

From Soil to Sandwich (3) – Flour and Bread

Looks at how flour is used to make bread and other products, including simple explanations of ingredients and processes.

From Soil to Sandwich (3) ‘Flour and Bread’

Tide Mill Curriculum Pack

A cross-curricular pack bringing together history, science, geography and design & technology activities themed around the Tide Mill.

Tide Mill Curriculum Pack

Tide Mill Art Pack

Creative activities inspired by the Tide Mill, encouraging pupils to respond through drawing, painting and other art techniques.

Tide Mill Art Pack

New Education Flyer

An overview of the museum’s education offer, including visits, workshops, themes, resources and learning opportunities.

New Education Flyer

All teacher resources and more can be found on:

woodbridgetidemill.org.uk/learning-resources/

To book a school trip, please complete the Education Group Visit Application Form