Journeys (KS2)

Using the Museum collection as the starting point, pupils will actively participate in a range of educational and fun activities.

Take a journey through Bolton Museum and see the world!

Venue:

• Bolton Museum

Note: All sessions at the Museum are free to schools within the Bolton Local Authority

Aim:

• To explore how signs and symbols can be used to communicate ideas and meanings about museum artefacts.

Objectives:

• To create group “scrolls” using the pupils’ drawings of symbols to represent their journey through the Museum.
• To appreciate artefacts from other countries and cultures.
• To observe and draw patterns found on natural and made objects from around the world.

National Curriculum links:

This interactive workshop links to the Key Stage 2 Schemes of Work for:

• Art and Design Unit 4C: Journeys.
• Art and Design Unit 9: Visiting a museum or gallery.

• N.C. Programmes of study:
• Art: 1: Exploring and developing ideas.
• Geography: 2c: To use maps and plans.
  

Your pupils will be given the opportunity to explore and discover natural and made objects from Australia to Zimbabwe.