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: Joseph Wright of Derby is a significant person in British history and international art; We will bring to your classroom an insight into his remarkable story and teach your learners some simple portraiture skills.

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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