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Ancient Egypt: From the Nile to the Derwent

Location – YOUR SCHOOL

Duration: 1 hour

Key Stage: Key Stage 1 & 2

Booking and Prices: £7 + VAT for schools within 10km from Museum. £8 + VAT for schools further than 10km from Museum. Travel charges apply for both. This session allows 25 pupils (minimum) to 35 pupils (maximum)

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Session Description: Get close to Ancient Egypt as we bring some replicas of our Egyptology collection to your class including shabtis, a scarab beetle and thumb pots. We will spark your learners curiosity, asking them to think about how and why Derby Museums care for these collections.

Session Curricula: 

  • History (Chronological understanding of British and world history; establishing a clear narrative of Ancient Egypt; develop appropriate use of historical terms; The achievements of Ancient Civilisations: depth study of how and why Ancient Egyptian artefacts are in Derby)
  • Art and Design (develop techniques with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art and design)
  • STEAM Learning 

Skills and Knowledge: Collaborative working, communicating ideas, craft and making, creativity, critical thinking, curiosity, culture, Derby/Derbyshire heritage, discussion, evaluating, ethical conversations, exploring ideas, fine motor skills, key vocabulary, museum learning, observing museum collections, questioning, risk taking, speaking and listening, tracing aspects of national history in the locality.

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