The Gallery offers schools an imaginative and magical educational experience. Aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2, the interactive displays encourage pupils to investigate history, natural history, science and technology through practical hands-on activities relating to museum objects.
Curriculum Links (English and Science):
-Participate in discussions, presentations, performances role play / improvisations
-Appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage
-Use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas
-Ask simple questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways
-Observe closely, using simple equipment
In this workshop, pupils will:
-Hear about Roald Dahl’s stories, his life and his inspiration
-Act out a scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
-Investigate underground treasures in Fantastic Mr Fox’s Tunnel
-Discover the world of minibeasts inside James’s Giant Peach
-Explore sound with the BFG
-Baffle your brains and boggle your eyes with optical illusions
-Shrink in Mr Wonka’s Chocolate Television Machine
Further details:
Key Stage 1 and 2 Workshop
Half Day Workshop (90 minutes). Book a second workshop to make a whole day visit.
Price: £7.50 per pupil (minimum charges apply)
Max 45 pupils per session
1 free staff member per every 6 children
Lunch rooms available on request at time of booking (FREE with a whole day visit)
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For a whole day visit, book one of our other fabulous workshops like our Matilda’s Brilliant Bookbags
