Primary - Glasgow Life
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Primary - Glasgow Life
what’s on for schools 2012–2013 PRE-5s PRIMARY ASL PRE-5s www.glasgowmuseums.com/learning Be sure to keep up to date with exhibitions and events at Glasgow Museums by visiting our website. The Learning pages list Continuing Professional Development opportunities and offer resources for teachers to download. A copy of this magazine is also posted on the website. Feedback We welcome your feedback on any of Glasgow Museums’ provision for schools, including comments about the website. If you have ideas, suggestions or questions get in touch with Anne Wallace – phone 0141 276 9507 or email [email protected]. We are always happy to hear from you. FREE POSTERS – to order one or all three contact Museum Education Officer Anne Wallace on 0141 276 9507 or email anne.wallace@ glasgowlife.org.uk. No shows! Glasgow Museums will charge schools the full amount for a booked workshop if they fail to attend without cancelling. If you can’t make it, let us know by phoning 0141 276 9505/6 up to an hour before the workshop begins and there will be no charge. Education at Glasgow Museums Scotland Street School Museum St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art Riverside Museum Provand’s Lordship People’s Palace and Winter Gardens Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) The Burrell Collection www.glasgowmuseums.com PRIMARY ASL The programme for 2012–2013 Welcome to our ever-expanding programme of workshops at Glasgow Museums. Glasgow Museums’ activities for schools support many aspects of the Curriculum for Excellence, as is illustrated by our new staffroom posters – see opposite. As always, we will be happy to talk to you about your particular needs and, with enough notice, our experienced team of Learning Assistants will be able to create bespoke sessions. Teachers are welcome to our venues on in-service days and we can provide a free programme of activities, including tours of our museum stores at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. A gallery devoted to the Scottish Colourists at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is among the many new displays created at our venues in 2012. This year we also look forward to an exciting new touring exhibition from the British Museum – Pharaoh: King of Egypt – which will be at Kelvingrove 3 November 2012 to 24 February 2013. This will feature highlights from the British Museum’s superb collection of Ancient Egyptian objects. Happy visiting! Continuing Professional Development for teachers Glasgow Museums’ Learning & Access team offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers – for more information see www.glasgowmuseums.com/learning or contact the Museum Education Officer (details in the coloured box below). Museum Champions Would you like to be our champion? Museum Champions are Glasgow primary-school teachers who support Glasgow Museums by meeting with museum staff three times a year after school. They help develop our programmes and shape learning provision. They also keep staff in their schools informed about what’s happening at Glasgow Museums and encourage teachers to bring their pupils for a visit. In return, the Museum Champions are invited to exhibition previews and given opportunities to develop professionally. For more information about any of the above contact Museum Education Officer Anne Wallace on 0141 276 9507 or email [email protected]. All of our workshops can be adapted for ASL (Additional Support for Learning) – just phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss your needs. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. For more information about workshops or to book a workshop please phone 0141 276 9505/6. 1 the burrell collection Pre-5s ANIMAL EXPLORERS Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 Animal Explorers is a fun introduction to the amazing range of animals you can find at the Burrell Collection. Children will handle real animal objects and use role play to discover the animal kingdom around them. LIT 0-19a To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 Pollok Country Park 2060 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow G43 1AT CHINESE NEW YEAR Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 Available January–March Come and join us in our pagoda. Children will learn about Chinese New Year by looking at the amazing objects in our galleries. They will take part in a traditional Chinese dance and go on an exciting dragon hunt! RME 0-06a TALES OF THE CASTLE Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 An interactive storytelling session inspired by the princes, princesses, knights and castles waiting to be discovered among the Burrell’s medieval tapestries and armour. SOC 0-04a Primary The Burrell Collection is full of beautiful objects from all over the world. Children can discover Chinese and Ancient Egyptian treasures, Islamic and Christian art, textiles and armour, and paintings by major European artists. The museum and its parkland setting create an inspiring environment for learning and creativity. Open daily. 2 CHANGING MATERIALS Early / First Level, Primary 1–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 DEGAS’S ART Early / First / Second Level, Primary 1–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Children will explore the galleries and look at materials used by artists, such as stone, clay and wood. They will then take part in handson activities to understand how the different properties of these materials are exploited to create works of art. SCN 1-15a Children will study paintings and drawings by Edgar Degas – looking at his use of colour, texture and shape. They will then experiment with pastels and large-scale drawing. Older children will learn about the artist’s life and his links with the Impressionists. EXA 1-07a, EXA 2-07a ANCIENT EGYPT First / Second Level, Primary 2–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 CHINA Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 SCOTTISH SKILLS: WEAVING Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Pupils will use active learning to discover the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. They will find out about Egyptian life and afterlife, gods and goddesses and hieroglyphics. This session includes opportunities to handle real Ancient Egyptian objects. SOC 1-04a, SOC 2-04a The Burrell’s amazing Chinese collection is the focus for an active-learning session investigating Chinese culture. Learners will develop their team-work and research skills before delivering a short museum tour. Discover the world of traditional crafts behind the Burrell’s amazing textiles. Children will explore traditional Scottish textiles, discover the secrets of tapestry and have a go at weaving the old-fashioned way on our handlooms. EXA 2-03a Please note: this workshop requires six accompanying adults. RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS? Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 KNIGHTS AND CASTLES: MEET SIR HUGO First / Second Level, Primary 2–7 Per class: £88 for all schools This workshop introduces children to Sir Hugo, the best medieval knight in Scotland. Dressed for battle, Sir Hugo will take your class on a journey back to the time of knights and castles. There will also be the opportunity to examine the Burrell’s amazing arms and armour. SOC 1-02a, SOC 2-02a You could make a day of it by also calling in for a morning of storytelling at Crookston Castle, a couple of miles to the west of the Burrell Collection. To book your visit to Crookston Castle, phone the Village Storytelling Centre on 0141 882 3025. SOC 2-06a This workshop gives pupils an opportunity to discover democracy through the world of Ancient Greece. They will explore responsible citizenship and become involved in discussion and debate about a real ancient Athenian dilemma. SOC 2-17a asl Programme All workshops can be adapted for ASL – phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. 3 gallery of modern art (goma) Pre-5s To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 Royal Exchange Square Glasgow G1 3AH Mini Draw Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 Mini Sculpture Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 This fast, exciting workshop explores a range of ways to draw. Children will be encouraged to investigate how to apply materials to paper and make marks. EXA 0-02a In this making workshop children will be introduced to sculpture. They will select materials and explore shape, form and texture. They will leave with their own sculpture. TCH 0-14a Mini Me Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 identity This workshop explores portraiture, identity and expression. Children will express themselves in this exciting session through a range of materials and working to different scales. EXA 0-05a Co-operation Primary The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) uses its collections, exhibitions and learning programmes to inspire vibrant conversations about the art of our time. It offers thought-provoking displays of paintings, sculptures, prints and installations. The friendly and approachable Learning & Access team encourage active participation though a range of engaging activities both within the galleries and in the studio space. Open daily – until 8pm on Thursday. 4 drawing First / Second Level, Primary 2–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 This workshop explores a range of drawing techniques. Learners will be encouraged to experiment with a variety of unusual methods, materials and scales. EXA 1-01a, EXA 2-02a Portraits First / Second Level, Primary 2–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Children will investigate portraiture. They will explore how to express themselves and portray others through this experimental, creative workshop. EXA 1-03a, EXA 2-03a Sculptures First / Second Level, Primary 2–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 This workshop looks at how artists experiment with scale, material, form and space. Learners will be encouraged to problem solve, create and construct their own work. TCH 1-14a, TCH 2-14a Discovery Communication Active learning Interdisciplinary Problem solving Cultural exchange I see, I think, I wonder ... All school workshops for 2012–13 will explore exhibitions of sculpture, drawings, video installations and prints. Every • • • • • • • workshop will: Explore works of art Be tailored to age, ASL and language needs Include time in the gallery and studio Incorporate an interactive tour and discussion Offer exciting practical activities Involve peer discussion and critical feedback Conclude with reflection on learning outcomes In 2012–13 exhibitions at GoMA will include: Tales of the City, 21 June 2012– 23 June 2013: an exhibition of works taken from our collections and recent acquisitions. Fiona Tan: Disorient, 19 July 2012–24 February 2013: a large immersive video work which will take up the whole of Gallery 1 (shown as part of Tales of the City). Niki de Saint Phalle, 15 November 2012–3 November 2013: a selection of stunning sculptural works from different stages of the artist’s career, taken from a recent donation of works by Eric and Jean Cass. Teachers are welcome to bring a camera to all GoMA workshops to record pupils’ work and activities. Above: The Past From Above (ELBA Pink, Red and Purple), 2010, by Scott Myles, screen print on paper © Scott Myles. Courtesy of the artist and The Modern Institute/Toby Webster Ltd. Purchased in 2011 with the assistance of the Art Fund and the National Collecting Scheme for Scotland which is operated by Creative Scotland. This year GoMA celebrates ten years of collecting cutting-edge contemporary art. Our collections include works by Turner Prize winners and nominees, and by many other nationally and internationally renowned artists. There is a wealth of artwork for all to be inspired by and enjoy. ASL and BSL PROGRAMME All GoMA school workshops can be adapted for ASL, including BSL (British Sign Language) – phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. 5 glasgow museums resource centre (GMRC) Pre-5s 200 Woodhead Road Nitshill Glasgow G53 7NN Are We There Yet? Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 WEE BEASTIES Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 In this interactive workshop, children will journey behind the scenes and discover the sights, sounds and stories connected with our amazing transport collections. Children will explore the crazy world of big bugs and wee beasties in this handson workshop. They will magnify miniature creepy-crawlies, find out about their home life and transform themselves into marvellous minibeasts. SCN 0-01a sOC 0-01a, SOC 0-09a To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 BY THE SEA Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 This multi-sensory session conjures up the seaside. Children will explore paintings and enjoy digging in sand and handling real seaside objects. They will help us pack suitcases and go on an imaginary trip to the seaside. Later they will meet Sammy the Seagull and his friends. EXA 0-07a Primary Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Glasgow Museums? Then bring your class to explore Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. This purpose-built museum storage facility and visitor centre in the south of Glasgow holds hundreds of thousands of objects, including paintings, sculpture, armour, natural history, archaeological finds, Ancient Egyptian treasures and transport and technology. Tours daily – book in advance. BY THE SEA Early Level, Primary 1 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 This multi-sensory session is all about being at the seaside. Children will look at paintings, dig in sand and handle seaside objects. They will help pack suitcases, go on an imaginary trip to the seaside and meet Sammy the Seagull and his friends. EXA 0-07a express yourself Early / First Level, Primary 1–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 This workshop is all about self-expression through art. Children will discover the ways artists show emotion in their art and then make an expressive self-portrait that says something about who they are and how they feel. EXA 1-07a fairy tales Early / First Level, Primary 1–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 What did the Romans do for us? First Level, Primary 2–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Museum Discovery Tour Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Young Inventors! Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 This interactive workshop explores the magical – and real – world of fairy tales. Children will explore the world of knights, princesses, unicorns and dragons through storytelling, dressing up and drama. LIT 1-07a Nearly 2,000 years ago the Romans invaded Scotland. What impact did this have on people at the time? What legacy did the Romans leave? Learners will explore these questions, investigate and handle real Roman artefacts, and try on replica Roman armour and weapons. SOC 1-01a, Come and explore behind the scenes at GMRC. This hour-long tour gives pupils a chance to discover the variety of objects stored at this unique venue. From paintings to prams and antelopes to armour, GMRC has it all. The tour may include object handling. HWB 2-19a This exciting hands-on science workshop is geared towards understanding both inventors and inventions – from television to Concorde. Learners will join us behind the scenes and explore our fascinating collections, then build their own Morse code machine and send each other secret messages! ANCIENT EGYPT: PASSPORT TO THE AFTERLIFE First Level, Primary 2–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Pupils will handle real Ancient Egyptian objects, learn about mummification and some of the rituals the Ancient Egyptians believed led to the afterlife, and take part in a drama about the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony. SOC 1-04a Shaping our Landscape First Level, Primary 2–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Children will journey through dramatic landscapes depicted in our sensational works of art, discovering how the world around us has been shaped and how artists have responded to it. Then they will create their own dynamic 3D landscape using exciting and unexpected materials. SOC 1-02a MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU! Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Looking at some of Glasgow Museums’ exciting transport and technology collection, your class will find out about physical forces in this stimulating workshop that explores pushes and pulls, gravity, friction, magnetism and air and water resistance. They will also design, make and test their own vehicles. SCN 2-07a Rainforest Survival Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 In this exciting workshop pupils will explore the world of the rainforest, handle objects from the Amazon and learn about the lives of the people living there. Engaging in discussions and using role play, they will make decisions about some of the important environmental issues that surround this topic. SOC 2-08a TCH 2-01b asl Programme SENSE OF THE SEA Early / First / Second Level, Primary 1–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 FREE for ASL schools Specially tailored for pupils with sensory impairment, this session focuses on multi-sensory activities using smells, sounds and handling objects. Children will meet some of our seashore creatures, including Sammy the Seagull, and have the opportunity to handle shells, sand and pebbles. SCN 1-01a Most workshops can be adapted for ASL – phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. EXA 1-05a, EXA 1-07a 6 7 Kelvingrove art gallery and museum Pre-5s To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AG PAINTED PETALS Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 TRACKS, TRAILS AND DINOSAUR TALES Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 Looking at paintings of flowers and plants in the galleries, children will explore the beauty of nature. Then they will recreate the paintings in a 3D form with giant flowers and beasties, and make their own painted flower picture. EXA 0-04a, EXA 0-05a How big was a dinosaur’s foot? How do we know? Learners will see dinosaur remains, hear about how they lived, dig for bones and find out what fossils are – all accompanied by stories. SOC 0-19, MNU 0-01a THE BEE’S KNEES Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 Available August–September and May–June In the Environment Discovery Centre, children will watch bees flying in and out of their hive and making honey. They will then hear stories about bees and find out what a beekeeper does, wears and uses. SOC 0-08a ANIMAL ADVENTURES RESOURCE BOXES Early Level, Pre-5s FREE for all schools NEW! Following a gallery introduction with one of our Learning Assistants, groups will be given a resource box of props and materials to help them explore their choice of the topics below: An exciting range of displays and exhibits awaits learners at Kelvingrove, including objects from Ancient Egypt, examples of Scottish wildlife, dinosaur remains, arms and armour and world-famous art: there’s lots to educate and inspire. Facilities for schools include an education suite, a packedlunch area and shops. Our varied workshops and tours take place both in the museum and outside in Kelvingrove Park. Open daily. 8 Wings ‘n’ Things – children will find out about different animals that fly, including bats, birds and beasties. The kit contains bird feathers, wings, a story and a sorting game. Animal Record Breakers – discover Kelvingrove’s animal super heroes, including Sir Roger the Elephant. The kit contains animal costumes, a story book, a find-andseek game and an elephant handling kit! SOC 0-O8a Primary FEELING FACES Early Level, Primary 1 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 How do artists show people’s emotions and characters in portraits? This workshop explores facial expressions and how different facial features convey mood. The session includes a practical activity with clay. EXA 0-07a, EXA 0-05a ONCE UPON A TIME Early Level, Primary 1 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Children will be invited to bow to the king, stand like a knight and make the princess laugh! A fun and interactive look at all the lively characters in the story of The Sleeping Beauty, as portrayed in our Briar Rose painting. EXA 0-13a EXPLORING EGYPT First Level, Primary 2–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Available August–October and March–June Are your pupils ready to travel back 4,000 years to the land of the Ancient Egyptians? We’ll be going on a journey that will lead them to an Egyptian mummy, colourful jewels and the lucky scarab beetle. This session concludes with handling real Egyptian objects. SOC 1-04a FOSSILS OF THE DINOSAUR AGE First Level, Primary 2–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Learners will find out what fossils are and what they can tell us about dinosaurs and other creatures that lived in the past. This workshop includes digging for fossils and exploring our Creatures of the Past gallery. SOC 1-03a FAMOUS ARTISTS AT KELVINGROVE First / Second Level, Primary 3–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Kelvingrove contains works by some of the world’s most-well-known artists, including Monet, Rembrandt, Dali and Mackintosh. Following a tour of the museum, pupils will participate in a range of practical art activities and games to explore these artists’ styles and techniques. If you would like to focus on works by a particular artist, please discuss this when booking. EXA 1-07a, EXA 1-02a, EXA 2-05a BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MUSEUM Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Using varied methods, learners will collect lots of information to help them understand more about how we display museum objects and paintings. They will interview staff and find out how to write labels for objects. This workshop is ideal for classes creating their own mini museum. We recommend bringing a camera. HWB 2-19a 9 To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 Kelvingrove art gallery and museum cont. museum Primary LIFE AND DEATH IN ANCIENT EGYPT Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Available August–October and March–June What was life like in Ancient Egypt? Learners will examine the evidence through exploration of gallery displays, object handling and museum interactives, and discuss what it tells us about the Ancient Egyptians. SOC 2-01a THE CENTRE OF NEW ENLIGHTENMENT (TCoNE) Second Level, Primary 5–7 FREE for all schools TCoNE delivers a cornerstone objective of the Curriculum for Excellence: to enable young people to become confident individuals. TCoNE is a high-tech interactive tour of Kelvingrove and its collections. Pupils will explore the galleries in pairs, collaborating and co-operating with one another to complete challenges and become self-assured. HWB 2-19a THE VICTORIANS’ GRAND DAYS OUT Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 We invite learners to step back in time and find out about Glasgow’s international exhibitions of 1888 and 1901, which celebrated the city’s art, architecture and industry. This session includes opportunities to take a tour of Kelvingrove’s galleries, dress up in replica costume and handle Victorian objects. SOC 2-01a VIKINGS IN SCOTLAND Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Vikings came from Scandinavia to Scotland over 1,000 years ago. Some left, but many stayed and settled here. What can the evidence we find tell us about their homes, eating habits, tools and means of transport? This session includes practical activities and object handling. SOC 2-01a 10 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AG WONDERFUL WATERCOLOURS Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Using Kelvingrove’s magnificent collection of paintings for inspiration, children will learn about artists’ techniques and tools. They will also have the opportunity to use a variety of art materials to create a large-scale collaborative artwork. EXA 2-02a WORLD WAR II TRAIL Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Learners will work in groups to explore museum objects and paintings linked to World War II, such as the Spitfire and a sculpture of Winston Churchill. A key feature of the session is encouraging independent learning through self-led discovery of the displays. SOC 2-01a YE JACOBITE BY NAME Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: £88 for all schools Your class is invited to come and meet the clan chief Duncan Robertson, and find out about his fascinating life as a Jacobite. SOC 2-03a Our exciting new Life in the Rainforest multi-sensory display opens May 2013. Children will see animals, insects and objects belonging to people from the South American rainforests. The experience is enhanced by atmospheric lighting, sounds and video footage. In May and June 2013 you can bring your class to pilot our new Rainforest Explorers workshop FREE of charge – for more information phone 0141 276 9505/6. asl Programme All workshops can be adapted for ASL – phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. Coming to Kelvingrove Pharaoh: King of Egypt 3 November 2012–24 February 2013 This touring exhibition from the British Museum will feature highlights from the British Museum’s superb collection of Ancient Egyptian objects. This is the largest UK loan of Egyptian artefacts ever undertaken by the British Museum, and a great opportunity to bring your class to see wonderful examples of sculpture, jewellery, palace ornamentation, papyri and funerary objects. For free admission and to discover more book the workshop below: RSPB at Kelvingrove The RSPB are continuing their successful partnership with Kelvingrove by offering an exciting programme of workshops based outside in Kelvingrove Park. Conservation – Caring For Living Things Early / First / Second Level, Primary 1–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 RSPB Scotland is part of the RSPB, the UK-wide charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all. This session will be adapted to the age of learners attending and the topic they are studying. We will investigate the biodiversity within the local area, discuss endangered species and discover what the RSPB and we all can do to help. SCN 0-01a, Registered charity: England and Wales no. 207076, Scotland no. SCO37654. KINGS AND QUEENS OF ANCIENT EGYPT First / Second Level, Primary 2–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Available 3 November 2012– 24 February 2013 Entry to Pharaoh: King of Egypt is included at no extra charge NEW! What was it like to be a king or queen of Ancient Egypt? How would you dress and what would you do? And how did you stay in charge? Children will discover this and more about the lives of the pharaohs, and they will see monumental statues, glittering gold jewellery and remains from ancient temples. SOC 1-04a, SOC 2-01a Note: The RSPB workshops are not suitable for Pre-5s – they are for Primary 1 and upwards. Adventure Walk Early / First Level, Primary 1–2 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Why not join us on a sensory trail around the park? Children will use an array of learning tools, and on their journey they will experience the different sights, smells, sounds and textures of the surrounding environment. SCN 1-01a, SCN 2-01a Understanding Birds Early / First / Second Level, Primary 1–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Children will look at the differences between some common woodland birds and waterbirds found in the park. Following an introduction to bird identification, they will investigate the birds’ eating habits and how these are linked to their different habitats and life cycles and to the park’s food chains. SCN 0-01a, SCN 1-01a, SCN 2-01a Urban Wildlife Early / First / Second Level, Primary 1–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 This is a chance for pupils to discover the amazing variety of wildlife that lives within the different habitats of the park. They will look at how living things change throughout the seasons, and then – through fun games – learn how different creatures are interdependent. Depending on what topic you choose, emphasis can be placed on insects and other invertebrates, plants, birds or mammals. SCN 0-01a, SCN 1-01a, SCN 2-01a Woodlands First / Second Level, Primary 3–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Children will investigate the parts, functions and life cycles of trees, and have fun learning how to age them. They will investigate the variety of species found within the park and discuss how woodlands are an important habitat for wildlife. SCN 1-14a, SCN 2-14a SCN 0-12a, SCN 1-12a 11 people’s palace and winter gardens Pre-5s To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 Glasgow Green Glasgow G40 1AT JUNGLE FUN Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 Available autumn and spring terms only Rainforest Journey Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 Available autumn and spring terms only This session explores the Winter Gardens and its exotic plants. Children will look for banana plants and coconut trees, find hidden animals and listen to stories about the jungle. MNV 0-20b, SCN 0-08a Tyres, soap and shampoo are all products that come from rainforest plants. Join us on a journey around our plants in the Winter Gardens as we find out where things we use every day come from, how they get to us and why we need to look after the planet to keep it looking spick and span. SOC 0-08a Primary THE SWINGING SIXTIES Second Level, Primary 5–7 FREE for all schools Bring all your hip wee guys and gals back to the colourful 1960s. Using hands-on activities, pupils will find out how people used to work, rest and play, and how people coped as housing began to change. SOC 2-03a The People’s Palace explores the development of the city and people of Glasgow from 1750 to the present. Children will discover how Glasgow became the industrial ‘workshop of the world’, see how a whole family lived in a ‘single-end’, and follow the good times at the dancing or ‘doon the water’. The adjoining Winter Gardens houses tropical plants and outside is the historic Glasgow Green. Open Tuesday–Sunday; closed Monday. 12 AGE OF INVENTION First Level, Primary 2–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 CHANGING GLASGOW Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Children will examine modern inventions and their impact on domestic life – using museum objects, they will compare and contrast household items from the past with those used today. TCH 1-10a This session looks at how life in Glasgow has altered from the early 1900s to the present day. By exploring the People’s Palace collections, handling a variety of objects and taking part in fun activities, learners will find out about changes in society, employment and the city as a whole. WHEN GRAN WAS A GIRL First Level, Primary 2–4 Per class: £88 for all schools This actress-led session has lots of hands-on activities. Children will find out how gran’s or even great-gran’s family did their washing and cleaning – how did they manage without vacuum cleaners or washing machines? SOC 1-04a SOC 2-04a Tours of other decades can be arranged! For more information, please phone 0141 276 0788 and ask for Learning & Access. WORLD WAR II: THE HOME FRONT Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Why did people have to ‘make do and mend’? And what was it like to go to school with your gas mask? Children will handle objects from World War II and discover the challenges people in Britain faced at that time – from rationing to air raids. SOC 2-03a asl Programme BEATS, BANANAS AND BAMBOO First Level, Primary 2–4 FREE for all schools Autumn and spring terms only A session adapted specially for pupils with sensory impairment Join us in getting close to the plants in the Winter Gardens. Children will explore the different shapes, textures and smells of the leaves, fruits and flowers. They will also have the opportunity to recreate the sounds of the rainforest using musical instruments. EXA 1-18a All other workshops can be adapted for ASL – phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. 13 provand’s lordship To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 Pre-5s 3 Castle Street Glasgow G4 0RB Houses Old and New Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 Houses are all different shapes, sizes and ages. At this workshop children will discover Glasgow’s oldest house and meet one of its former residents. Through play and detective work, they will explore the differences between houses of long ago and houses of today. SOC 0-04a Due to the historic nature of the building, access to the upper floors is by stairs only. If your class has specific needs, please contact the Museums Education Service in advance so that we can facilitate your visit – phone 0141 276 9505/6. Primary Houses Old and New Early Level, Primary 1 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 A visit to Provand’s Lordship gives children the chance to learn about Glasgow’s medieval past. Provand’s Lordship was built over 500 years ago and is Glasgow’s oldest house. Learners can immerse themselves in the historic surroundings. Open Tuesday–Sunday; closed Monday. 14 There are many types of houses – large and small, old and new. Bring your class to discover Glasgow’s oldest house and meet one of its former residents. Through play and detective work, learners will explore the differences between houses of long ago and houses of today. SOC 0-04a Unfortunately, due to the layout of the house, it is not possible to eat packed lunches inside Provand’s Lordship. There is a semi-sheltered area with seating in the garden that you are welcome to use. Indoor space may be available at the nearby St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, but this is limited so please contact us in advance to discuss your needs – phone 0141 276 9505/6. Mary, Queen of Scots Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Available Wednesdays only Bring your class to meet Mary Seton, the faithful lady-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots. Through drama and dressing up this character-led session will take pupils back in time to explore the fascinating story of this Scottish Queen. EXA 2-13a asl Programme All workshops can be adapted for ASL – phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. 15 riverside museum To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 Pre-5s People Who Help Us Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 This workshop introduces children to the people who help us in emergencies – the police, ambulance and fire services. They will explore the emergency vehicles of all three services, looking at what makes them useful and identifiable, and learn through object handling, activity and play. SOC 0-07a 100 Pointhouse Place Glasgow G3 8RS Sporting challenge Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 What skills make a good athlete or player? Through games and play activities, and by exploring the stories of a number of Scottish sports personalities associated with our transport displays, children will learn about teamwork, enthusiasm and the need to have fun. RME 0-09a If you are visiting Riverside Museum with your class, why not try our new Riverside Learning Trail? This downloadable trail allows you and your learners to explore Riverside in the classroom and plan your visit before you come. Download the trail and teachers notes at www.glasgowmuseums.com/learning, from the Related Links box. Primary Riverside Museum is the exciting new venue for Glasgow Museums’ transport and technology collections, located where the River Kelvin meets the Clyde. The Tall Ship is moored outside and inside exhibits include recreations of Glasgow streets from past times, with shops that children can go into and explore. The museum celebrates the people who shaped Glasgow’s role in shipbuilding, train manufacturing and engineering. Open daily. 16 Rolls-Royce Second Level, Primary 5–7 FREE for all schools NEW! People Who Help Us Early Level, Primary 1 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Clyde Built Second Level, 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 This workshop introduces children to the people who help us in emergencies – the police, ambulance and fire services. They will explore the emergency vehicles of all three services, looking at what makes them useful and identifiable, and learn through object handling, activity and play. SOC 0-07a Learners will discover the rich history of Clyde shipbuilding through this interactive and hands-on workshop. Children will engage in group and partner work, object handling, deductive reasoning and giving feedback. The workshop ties together curriculum strands in Social Studies and Science and Technology. SOC 2-06a Age of Invention First Level, Primary 2–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Full Steam Ahead Second Level, 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Inventors need science and technology to make their new ideas a reality. Through a range of active learning activities, pupils will explore the museum displays to discover how science and technology have transformed early inventions into the products we use today. TCH 1-01b Using Riverside’s steam-powered vehicles we will explore the various ways steam has been used to power transport. Learners will help make a working turbine and participate in group work, research and experiments. This workshop addresses CFE outcomes in Social Studies and Science and Technology. SCN 2-07a In this hands-on interactive workshop, pupils will learn about the Rolls-Royce working environment and how technology is changing the face of modern engineering. They will engage in group exercises, including ones using real aircraft engine components. TCH 2-01a, TCH 2-14a World War II Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per group: FREE (GCC) or £36 In this workshop pupils will take on the role of war correspondents to research and communicate about the experiences of war. Through hands-on activities, learners will uncover stories of RAF pilots, war artists, German submariners and war survivors. SOC 2-03a Victorian Trade Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per group: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 With the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth games fast approaching, we ask: what impact has the Commonwealth had on Glasgow? Learners will explore this question through hands-on activities and challenges, looking at Victorian Glasgow’s industry, trade and transport. Building on the theme of citizenship, pupils will also reflect upon the idea of commonwealth today. S0C 2-01a asl Programme All workshops can be adapted for ASL – phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. 17 st mungo museum of religious life and art Pre-5s To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 2 Castle Street Glasgow G4 0RH Storytelling Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 During this workshop children will find out more about our amazing Chinese objects through storytelling. The interactive nature of this session encourages children to imaginatively bring a story to life using props, dressing up and role play. LIT 0-19a Primary Bigot Busters: Tackling Sectarianism Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 The award-winning St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art aims to promote respect and understanding between people of different faiths and of none. The museum is an exciting resource which encourages children to engage with both world faiths and contemporary issues affecting society today. Q: What sometimes happens when you mix religion, football and politics together with intolerance? A: Sectarianism! Learners will explore the problem of sectarianism in Scotland and ways to tackle it. RME 2-09b Holocaust Memorial Sessions Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 This workshop has been created to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. It focuses on museum objects which tell stories of hope, in particular the stories of Ernest Levy, Marianne Grant and Jane Haining. SOC 2-01a Welcome to St Mungo Museum Second Level, Primary 5–7 FREE for all schools This interactive workshop offers an introduction to world faiths and to St Mungo Museum. A specific subject to focus on can be chosen from the following: Citizenship, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Paganism, Sikhism. RME 2-06a Glasgow Necropolis FREE for all schools By arrangement – please email [email protected] The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis offer informative tours of Glasgow Necropolis, just behind St Mungo Museum, which can be tailored for schools. From these, pupils can learn a great deal about Glasgow’s history, such as about the importance of industrialists in the past. The Friends also offer PowerPoint presentations about the Necropolis to schools. asl Programme Open Tuesday–Sunday; closed Monday. 18 Tinga Tinga Early Level, Primary 1 FREE for all schools Available until October 2012 All workshops can be adapted for ASL – phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. Curious is an innovative Glasgow Museums project. It will celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and prepare for the 2014 Commonwealth Games by creating intercultural dialogue and a legacy of increased understanding of each other, our city and our collections. Curious includes a schools programme that was developed in partnership with schools and reflects the approach of the Curriculum for Excellence. Meet colourful African animals and dance with our friendly skeleton. Children will explore music, dance and tales from around the world. RME 0-06a A Curiously Open Mind Second Level, Primary 5–7 FREE for all schools A self-led active-learning trail with an introduction from museum staff. Working in groups, pupils will learn more about Scotland’s rich and diverse culture. They will also find out more about the Hindu god Shiva and discover how to play the ancient African game Warri. Teachers will receive a pre-visit pack in advance. RME 2-06c Curious About Museums CPD for Teachers St Mungo Museum has on display a wealth of objects that are perfect for a cross-curricular approach to learning. Come and explore the collection with us and investigate how this excellent resource can be used to build your own topic. Curious is part of the Scottish Project. The Scottish Project has been funded by Legacy Trust UK, creating a lasting impact from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by funding ideas and local talent to inspire creativity across the UK and by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland. 19 scotland street school museum Pre-5s To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 225 Scotland Street Glasgow G5 8QB WEE ARCHITECTS, WEE BUILDERS Early Level, Pre-5s Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50 Children will explore Scotland Street School Museum and learn about how buildings are made. They will also discover more about building tools, look at pictures, hear stories and take part in hands-on activities such as mixing cement. TCH 0-01a Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow’s most celebrated architect, designed Scotland Street School between 1903 and 1906. The museum now tells the story of education in Scotland from 1872 to the late twentieth century. In our interactive workshops children can find out what school was like in the past, and also learn about architecture and building. Open Tuesday–Sunday; closed Monday. 20 WEE ARCHITECTS, WEE BUILDERS Early Level, Primary 1 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 A tour of Scotland Street School Museum will give children the chance to see some of Mackintosh’s architecture. They will then look at tools and pictures of buildings in construction, and take part in storytelling and hands-on activities such as mixing cement. TCH 0-01a SPICK AND SPAN AND SPORTY First Level, Primary 2–4 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 Pupils will have great fun discovering how amazing science is! In this lively interactive workshop they will take part in experiments to find out about water and its properties. Promoting the Curriculum for Excellence, the session challenges and encourages successful learning for the future. Bring your class to find out what children long ago did at school to keep healthy. They will meet either Mr or Mrs Shine, who both help get people fit! Fun activities in Scotland Street’s cookery room and drill hall. SCN 0-05a TOYS Early Level, Primary 1 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 When visiting our period classrooms, learners will imagine what it was like being a pupil at Scotland Street School. This session will explore traditional playground games and compare old toys with those of today. Each child will have the opportunity to make a toy to take away or – depending on the weather – play a traditional game in our playground. HWB 1-27a WORLD WAR II / VICTORIAN CLASSROOM RE-ENACTMENTS Second Level, Primary 5–7 Per class: £88 actor led, for all schools FREE self led, for all schools Costumes for all children, period objects and a scary teacher! Seating for up to 60 in the World War II sessions and 50 in the Victorian sessions (accompanying adults need to be included in the visitor numbers). Self-led groups will have the use of classrooms, costumes and teachers’ scripts. SOC 0-04a SOC 0-01a asl Programme All workshops can be adapted for ASL – phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss. Workshops are FREE for ASL schools. The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit™ Scotland Street School Museum 1 September 2012–24 February 2013 FREE This exhibition celebrates both Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was published 110 years ago, and an exciting new Peter Rabbit story written by actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson, to be published this autumn. This is a chance to see a selection of Beatrix Potter’s famous original illustrations, rarely-seen archive material and some of the charming artwork for the new book, The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit. Images © Frederick Warne & Co., 2012 Primary SMALL SUPER SCIENTISTS Early Level, Primary 1 Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36 21 To book phone 0141 276 9505/6 Opening times 2 how to find us • The Burrell Collection • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum • Riverside Museum Open daily: Monday–Thursday and Saturday 10am–5pm; Friday and Sunday 11am–5pm. 7 • The Gallery of Modern Art Open daily: Monday–Wednesday and Saturday 10am–5pm; Thursday 10am–8pm; Friday and Sunday 11am–5pm. • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens • Provand’s Lordship • St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art • Scotland Street School Museum Open Tuesday–Sunday: Tuesday–Thursday and Saturday 10am–5pm; Friday and Sunday 11am–5pm; closed Monday. • Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) Tours daily: book in advance: please phone 0141 276 9505/6 to arrange school visits. 1 9 3 2 Exit at Junc 2 for GMRC THE BURRELL COLLECTION GALLERY OF MODERN ART (GoMA) Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AH 3 1 5 6 GLASGOW MUSEUMS RESOURCE CENTRE (GMRC) KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG 5 PROVAND’S LORDSHIP 2 3 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RB 7 3 8 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, Glasgow G53 7NN 4 7 8 6 9 RIVERSIDE MUSEUM 100 Pointhouse Place Glasgow G3 8RS 1 ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART 2 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH 9 SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow G5 8QB PEOPLE’S PALACE AND WINTER GARDENS Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT 8 55 Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1AT 2 6 2 www.glasgowmuseums.com