Schools Programme

Royal Cornwall MuseumSchools ProgrammeFoundation to Key Stage 5 Early Bird discount on workshop bookings See inside for more information

Welcome to theRoyal Cornwall Museum’sLearning ServiceMuseum Opening HoursTuesday to Sunday 10am - 4.45pm. Group bookings can include Monday by specialarrangement. Open 7 days a week during school holidays incl. Bank Holidays.01872 272205 ext 238 www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/learning

The Royal Cornwall Teachers’Museum has a long- Quotesstanding reputation foroutstanding learning “Thank you for anotheracross the curriculum. excellent workshop”Our award-winningworkshops and artefact ‘‘(ANCIENTEGYPT)loans boxes support ’’Kea C.P. School, January 2017many topic areasproviding inspiring and “The children really enjoyed itengaging learning and it will promote moreopportunities. learning back at school” (CORNISH GIANT) Cusgarne C.P. School, March 2017 “Excellent value for money. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, thank you” (EVACUEES) Lanner Primary School, March 2017 “A superb morning with knowledgeable leaders” (STONE AGE TO IRON AGE) Chacewater C.P. School, Dec 2016

Foundation Stage& Key Stage 1FS & KS1 Cornish Giant - KS1 Old ToysFact or Fiction? Explore toys and games from the past,Meet the real Cornish Giant, Antony enjoy the wonder of a Victorian magicPayne in this stimulating workshop. lantern and make a replica toy to takeUse his portrait and original artefacts to away. Links to the National Curriculumfind out about his life. Discover more area ‘changes within living memory’.about legendary Cornish giants and makea giant group collage to take away. KS1 Mrs Trevithick’s Tale Meet Mrs Trevithick and find out aboutKS1 Great Grandma’s Attic her inventor husband. Within a dramaticMeet Great Grandma Nancy as she goes presentation pupils handle and discussthrough her attic. Experience life from artefacts, photographs and models.her childhood through original old This workshop links with the Nationalhousehold objects and her beautiful Curriculum areas ‘significant historical1950s’ doll’s house. Fun sequencing events, people and places in theiractivity with range of old telephones and locality’ and ‘the lives of significantkettles helps develop concept of individuals in the past’.chronology. Links to the National Also links with the Key Stage 2 LocalCurriculum area ‘changes within living History topic.memory’. Early Bird DiscountBook early for 10% off the workshop fee.Book before end of July for the Autumnterm, before end of November for theSpring term and before end of Februaryfor the Summer term.

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Foundation Stage& Key Stage 1KS1 Seaside KS1 Cornwall Council Schools ArtTravel back in time to find out what Collectionholidays used to be like. Pupils explore the collection to developWhat did you put in your suitcase? the curriculum areas of colour, pattern,What did you do at the beach? texture, line, shape, form and space.Round off your visit to the seaside with a The Learning Team facilitate creativePunch and Judy show. Links to the responses and stimulating, engagingNational Curriculum area ‘changes within activities.living memory and Inspire CurriculumYear 2 Unit 9.KS1 MinibeastsDiscover the fascinating world ofminibeasts through observing and sortinga variety of insect specimens. Explore theeffects of magnification through thework of artist Nuni Ryder. Links withInspire Curriculum Year 1 Unit 8. Pre-2014 workshopsAvailable on request:Marvin’s Marvellous Treasures,What’s in the Box andHome Sweet Home.

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Key Stage 2KS2 Ancient Egypt - *NEW FOR 2017*Tales from the tomb Extend your children’s learning by signingEnjoy a visit to our Unwrapping the Past up to receive weekly updates from ourGallery and discover why the gods were very own Egyptian mummy Iset Tayefso important to the Ancient Egyptians. Nakht. Read his personal accounts of life as a priest and a craftsman set againstDig for clues in the sand, identify original the background of life in Ancient Egypt.objects and take part in the dramatic Iset Tayek Nakht gives you a uniqueJudgement of the Dead ceremony! insider view of life at the time as well asWhat will you take into the afterlife? activities to do in the classroom.Links with the National Curriculum area Workshop‘achievements of the earliest Then finish your topic with a visit to thecivilisations, Ancient Egypt’ and Inspire museum for the workshop whichCurriculum Year 6 Unit 4. includes following him as he passes to the Afterlife. Loans box You can also book a loans box giving you original objects in the classroom. Prices Package price £125 + vat for four weekly updates accessed through Iset Tayef Nakht’s Blog and an Ancient Egypt workshop (normally £100 + vat) Price including a loans box for one week is £135 + vat. Contact [email protected] for more information.www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/learning

ks2Early Bird Book early for 10% off the workshop fee.Discount Book before end of July for the Autumn term, before end of November for the Spring term and before end of February for the Summer term.

Key Stage 2KS2 Ancient Greece - KS2 Stone Age to the Iron Age -Going Potty! it’s a material worldInvestigate ancient Greek pottery in this Take a trip through 400,000 years as manhands-on workshop. Find the clues to developed from the early Stone Age.help you discover more about their Explore tools, food and homes. See howbeliefs, myths and legends. Make your technology developed into the Bronzeown clay Greek pot to take away. Links Age as metals were first discovered andwith the National Curriculum area - then finally what life was like for Iron Age‘Ancient Greece, a study of Greek life and people. Handle original and replicaachievements and their influence on the objects and take part in everyday Ironwestern world’ and Inspire Curriculum Age household tasks. Links with theYear 5 Unit 2. National Curriculum area - ‘changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the IronKS2 Ancient Rome - Age’ and Inspire Curriculum Year 3,Life at Magor Villa Unit 2.Discover how the Romans influenced lifein Britain. Make and decorate a Roman KS2 Digging up the Pastlamp from clay using our collection of Come and experience the excitement ofRoman pottery lamps as inspiration. digging up the past. Find artefacts, fossilsLinks with National Curriculum area - and rocks, many found by members of‘the Roman Empire and its impact on the public and donated to the museum.Britain and the legacy of Roman culture Finds include clay pipe, potteryon later periods in British history, fragments and even tessellatedincluding the present day’. Also links pavement. What will you dig up?with Inspire Curriculum Year 3 Unit 8.Early Bird Book early for 10% off the workshop fee.Discount Book before end of July for the Autumn term, before end of November for the Spring term and before end of February for the Summer term.

ks2KS2 Cornwall Council Schools Art Pre-2014Collection workshopsAt KS2 pupils develop awareness ofdifferent art, craft and design. Available on request:They explore different artistic techniques The Tudors in Cornwall,and discover great artists. Mrs Trevithick’s Tale, Victorian Cornwall, Evacuees and Iron Age.www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/learning

Key Stage 3 Loans boxesKS3 Cornwall Council Schools Art FS & KS1Collection The Cornish GiantThis workshop helps develop the skills to Great Grandma’s Atticevaluate and analyse creative works Old Toysusing appropriate language. Pupils are Victorian Householdgiven the opportunity to use alreadyacquired knowledge to develop further KS2their expertise about painting style and Stone Age to Iron Agecultural movements. Ancient Egypt Ancient Greecewww.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/learning Ancient Rome The Tudors in Cornwall Victorian Cornwall Evacuees Mystery Objects Also available are a range of Early Years Foundation Stage Role Play boxes: Cooking Washing Cleaning Tea Time Time for Bed Cost £10 + VAT per week Cornwall Council Schools Art Collection - loans A selection of paintings is available for loan on a termly basis. Loans are subject to availability and a satisfactory site visit. All paintings are covered by the museum’s insurance whilst on your premises. Cost £50 + VAT per term.

Independent self-led visitsKey Stages 1 to 5We welcome groups of any age and size Free planning visits for teachers can beto tour the museum independently. arranged on request. Please contact usPacks are available for Key Stages 1 and 2 before your visit so we know when youto assist in your exploration of the are planning to bring your group.galleries. We are happy to help teacherscreate resources if required.

How to book Lunch roomand other A room with benches is provided for youuseful to eat your packed lunches.information ParkingBooking is essential for all groups visiting There is no parking at the museum, butthe museum. coaches can stop outside to drop off children safely. Car parks are a shortHow to book distance away for groups coming in cars.Bookings can be made by email: The main railway station is approx. [email protected] minutes walk from the Museum. The Parkor by phone: 01872 272205 ext 238 and Ride bus stops right outside the building.Workshop timesWorkshops are typically held 10am to Preparatory visit12noon or 1pm to 3pm. Alternative A free planning visit to the Museum istimes can be arranged if required. You included as part of your workshopmay choose to spend the entire day at preparation and we encourage teachers tothe museum and we can provide self-led take advantage of this. If you need toactivity packs on request. Alternatively speak to a member of the team pleaseyou may choose to visit one of the other contact us beforehand to book a time.interesting sites in the area. Our LearningOfficer is happy to discuss and advise. Museum shop School groups are welcome in our shopWorkshop costs (excluding VAT) and we stock pocket money gifts and1-5 children £50 workshop themed items for those wishing6-15 children £75 to purchase a memento.16-35 children £100A surcharge may be made for workshops Early Birdusing clay. DiscountLoans:Not Schools Art Collection - £10 a week. Book early for 10% off the workshop fee.Schools Art Collection - £50 a term. Book before end of July for the Autumn term, before end of November for the Spring term and before end of February for the Summer term.

SEN and access provision Cancellation policyAll our workshops can be adapted for We reserve the right to charge achildren with special educational needs cancellation fee if you cancel less thanand we are happy to discuss your 14 days before your visit.requirements with you when booking. Loans boxesDisabled access Loans boxes are hired on a weekly basisMost of the museum is accessible with from Saturday to Saturday and can beramps and a lift for wheelchair users. picked up and dropped off at thePlease let us know if a member of your Museum.group needs additional help.Royal Cornwall MuseumRiver Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2SJTelephone: 01872 272205 ext 238www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/learning

Royal Cornwall MuseumSchools ProgrammeFoundation to Key Stage 5 Royal Cornwall Museum River Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2SJ Telephone: 01872 272205 ext 238 www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/learning This museum is run by a charity, The Royal Institution of Cornwall. Registered Charity Number 1150749