Manx National Heritage have launched new series of curriculum-linked workshops created for schools for the new academic year.
The series of seven workshops are led by museum experts and bring museum learning to life and available to enjoy this autumn and winter. They are designed to inspire the imaginations of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 school pupils by engaging students in activities based on real museum artefacts, exhibitions and the Isle of Man historic sites.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Bees, Beetles and Butterflies, Museum100 – Every Object Tells a Story, Victorian Schooldays, Geology in Mann, Exploring Viking Textiles and Fantastic Feasts are some of the subjects on offer at sites including the Manx Museum, House of Manannan, Old Grammar School and Castle Rushen.
Anthea Young, Educations Services Officer for Manx National Heritage said:
“Our workshop sessions are a fantastic way to get schools engaging in the heritage and culture of our island. The workshops have been designed to develop team working skills, boost imagination and promote positive wellbeing through hands on learning, role play, crafting drawing and discussions”.
In addition to the seven workshops, Manx National Heritage have a wide selection of loan boxes, film guides and resources to support teaching from home or school. Loan boxes contain a selection of genuine artefacts, along with some replica items.
For more information, including how to book visit www.manxnationalheritage.im/learn/.
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Image caption: Anthea Young, Education Services Officer at Manx National Heritage
Editor’s Notes – About the Workshops:
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
House of Manannan,
6 September – 6 October 2023, KS1 & KS2
Discover the natural world in all its wonder through a brand new set of images capturing the breathtaking diversity of the natural world with optional children’s printable activities available on request.
Book your slot by following this link manxnationalheritage.im/shop/product/wildlifephotographer-of-the-year-exhibition
Email: schoolvisits@mnh.im for further information.
Bees, Beetles and Butterflies
Manx Museum, 19 – 21 September 2023, KS2
Challenge your classmates by building the best creepy crawlies! Use your design skills and imagination to create an insect suited to its habitat. This workshop will encourage students to look at the range of adaptations in our insect world.
Morning 10.30am – 12pm and afternoon 1pm – 2.30pm
Schools only booking code: Bees2023
Museum 100 – Every Object Tells a Story
Manx Museum, 25 – 28 September 2023, KS2
Explore our MUSEUM 100 exhibition to uncover students’ creative writing potential. The session supports story writing and demonstrates techniques, including drama, to promote confidence when writing. The workshop inspires children to uncover treasures within the kaleidoscope of over 150 objects and treasures from the Manx Museum’s collections.
Morning 10.30am – 12pm and afternoon 1pm – 2.30pm.
Schools only booking code: MUS1002023
Victorian Schooldays
Old Grammar School,
2 – 4 and 9 – 11 October 2023, KS1 & KS2
Experience life in the Victorian classroom. School pupils can take part in Victorian lessons; learn about the 3 “R’s” and Victorian playtimes. These are active sessions where all children participate, including dressing the part! Sessions are designed to reflect the teaching of the Manx Board School’s curriculum of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Morning 10.30am – 12pm and afternoon 1pm – 2.30pm
Schools only booking code: School2023
Geology of Mann
Manx Museum,
10 – 12 and 17 – 19 October 2023, KS2
The Geology of Mann workshops include an illustrated introduction to Manx rocks with practical
experimentation and exploration of the Manx Museum’s Geology collection. Within the workshop,
pupils will work with a variety of equipment, using projecting microscopes, sieves and hardness scales to explore fossils, sediments, crystals and soils.
Morning 10.30am – 12pm and afternoon 1pm – 2.30pm
Schools only booking code: Rocks2023
Warp and Weft – Exploring Viking Textiles
House of Manannan, 20 – 24 November 2023, KS2
This workshop invites children to participate in creating a range of Viking textiles. Children will have an opportunity to learn a range of Viking weaving techniques using a variety of looms including wooden peg looms, lucets, Viking braid weaving and heddle loom weaving. Sessions will include teaching of history and archaeology on the Isle of Man together with cross-curricular teaching of art and design technology.
Morning 10.30am – 12pm and afternoon 1pm – 2.30pm
Schools only booking code: Warpweft2023
Fantastic Feasts – A history of merrymaking at Castle Rushen
Castle Rushen, 11th – 14th December 2023, KS1 & KS2
Did you know that people enjoyed many of the Christmas traditions that we still celebrate today long ago? Within this workshop, students will learn about the 12 days of Christmas whilst decorating Castle Rushen for a splendid Tudor party! Our young castle visitors will be busy with festive preparations including feast preparation, dancing and entertainment.
Morning 10.30am – 12pm and afternoon 1pm – 2.30pm
Schools only booking code: Feast2023
Image caption: Anthea Young, Education Services Officer for Manx National Heritage
Media contact:
Lynsey Clague BA (Hons) MCIPR
Communications Manager – Manx National Heritage
T: 01624 648032
Manx National Heritage, Eiraght Ashoonagh Vannin
Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY
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