Archaeology
Programmes for Primary SchoolsNMI ndash ArchaeologyJanuary ndash June 2010
This pdf has interactive elements that make it easier to use Click on the chapter headings above to go directly to the relevant section or use the buttons on each page (lsquoprevious pagersquo lsquonext pagersquo and lsquoback to contentsrsquo) to navigate through the document To see a page from our website click on the link and the page will open automatically in your browser
Contents
1 Introduction
2 MakingthemostofyourvisittotheMuseum
3 Planningyourvisit
4 Self-guidedresourcesforteachers
5 PrimaryLevelSchoolProgrammes
RegularServicesndashGalleryTalksToursandWorkshops
SpecialProgrammes
imdashii
1
3
7
9
13
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1 WhybringaclasstovisittheNationalMuseumofIreland
The National Museum of Ireland is a resource
for students and educators families and
people of all ages
The Education and Outreach programme aims
to facilitate people to explore and engage
with the exhibitions and collections through
a range of learning opportunities including
storytelling drama historical re-enactments
creative writing and art
1mdash2
EngagingwiththeNationalMuseumofIreland
ndashArchaeologyrsquosEducationprogrammeenables
peopleto
Lookforevidenceaboutthepastbyexamining
handlingobjectsandthroughlsquodiscoveryrsquo
learning
Engagewithobjectsthroughhandlingandother
sensorybasedexperience
Studyarchaeologyarthistoryreligious
knowledgedramageographymathematics
andscience
Makelinksacrossarangeofsubjectsthrough
anintegratedandcross-curricularapproach
tolearning
TheEducationteamcurrentlyprovidean
educationprogrammethatincludesguided
toursgallerybasedtalksworkshopsseminars
andlectureseriesprofessionaldevelopment
coursesandactivitiesforteachersspecial
annualeventssuchasfortheBealtaineFestival
HeritageWeekandeventsduringschoolholidays
atmid-termChristmasEasterandduringthe
SummerKeyaudiencesincludetheformal
educationsectorfamiliesandadultlearners
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previous page next page
VisitinadvanceIfpossibleweadvisetheteachertomakea
visitinadvanceofbringingagroupinIfthis
isnotpossibletrytotalktotheBookings
AssistantoramemberoftheEducationTeam
toascertainwhatyourequireinorderthatwe
matchyourneedsascloselyaspossibleAlsowe
adviseyouvisitthewebsitewwwmuseumie
formoreinformationabouttheexhibitionsfor
examplethenotesonthemedievalexhibition
atwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspxFormoreinformation
aboutthecollectionsconsultwwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
HaveanobjectiveinmindforyourvisitBuildthevisitintoaprojectatschoolndashmakeit
morethanaldquodayoutrdquoForexampleisthevisitan
informationgatheringexerciseonyourschoolsrsquo
localareaisitrelatedtoanarchaeologicaltime
periodorimprovingskillsorrelatedtoanother
subjectareasuchashistoryofart
2 MakingthemostofyourvisittotheMuseum
3mdash4
SetataskIfonaselfguidedvisitsetataskforyour
studentsforexampleMuseumworksheetsare
availableforgroupsattheMuseumReception
(oronrequest)ormakeupyourownworksheets
Askthemtodraworreportononeobjectthat
theyseeoronefromalistofnamedobjectsIf
youaretakingaguidedtouraskthemtotake
notesorwriteupareportonthetour
PreparetheclassPreparethestudentsforthevisitndashgivethem
anideaofwhattheycanexpecttoseeorhavea
discussionabouttheMuseuminadvanceofthe
visitFamiliarisethemwithsomeofthevocabulary
whichtheymightencounterintheMuseum
PostvisitworkHavesomefollow-upworkplannedforbackin
theclassroomsuchastalkingaboutadrawing
theymadeofanobjectorthedetailsoftheirtour
HowdoIbookavisitContacttheBookingsOfficeon(01)6486453
oremailbookingsmuseumie
Presently our guided services are in demand and staffing is limited so we advise that you book your visit as early as possible in the academic year
back to contents
previous page next page
HowmanystudentscanIbringAllvisitsfacilitatedbyMuseumeducatorsare
limitedseethetoursandworkshopdescriptions
belowforthecapacity
Self-guidedvisitscanbelarger(upto45)though
werecommendthatthesmallerthegroupthe
bettertheexperienceinthemuseum
Allgroupsshouldhaveoneadultper15students
tosupervisethegroup
Howlongcanourvisitlastbull Tourstakefromarrivalaround50minutes
bull Workshopscantakeupto1hour
bull Self-guidedvisitscanbeaslongasyoulike
5mdash6
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Whatisthecostofaguidedself-guidedvisitAlleducationservicestoschoolsarefreeIfyou
arevisitingasamemberofthepublicand
areover16yearsoldtourscosteuro2perperson
HowdoIgetthereOn Foot (approximately)bull 10minuteswalkfromGraftonStreet
orStStephenrsquosGreen
bull 20minuteswalkfromOrsquoConnellStreetor
DublinDocklands
Public TransportBus77A101113(OrsquoConnellStreet)Museum
Link(172)operatedbyDublinBushasadropoff
andpickupstopatthethreeDublinsites
LuasGreenLineLuas(tram)Fiveminuteswalk
fromlsquoStStephenrsquosGreenrsquostop
TrainTenminuteswalkfromlsquoPearsersquostationon
WestlandRow
Whataretheopeninghoursbull TuesdaytoSaturdayfrom1000am
to500pm
bull Sunday200pmto500pm
The Museum is closed on Mondays
7mdash8
WhatisavailableinIrishTaacute bileoga oibre agus roinnt litriacuteocht le treoraiacute
ar faacuteil triacute Ghaeilge do phaacuteistiacute san Ard-Mhuacutesaem
Glaoigh ar an ofig Teagmhaacutela chun tuilleadh
eolais a fhaacuteil faoi na seirbhiacutesiacute seo
ActivitySheetsandeducationalliteratureare
availablethroughIrishpleasecontactthe
BookingsOfficeformoreinformationabout
theseservices
CanwedomorethanoneactivitypervisitEachgrouprsquosneedsaredifferentandwetryto
meetallrequirementsWerecommendhowever
thatgroupsundertakejustonefacilitated
activityduringtheirvisittomaximiseonthe
learningpotentialofthevisit
Wealsorecommendthatyouallowadequate
timeforyourgroupifyouareplanningtovisit
anotherMuseumGalleryorHeritagesiteafter
yourvisittotheNationalMuseum
IstheMuseumwheelchairaccessibleThegroundfloorexhibitionsMuseumgiftshop
MuseumCafeacuteandrestroomsarewheelchair
accessibleThereisnowheelchairaccessibilityto
thefirstfloorexhibitions
3 Planningyourvisit Somefrequentlyaskedquestions
IsthereashoponsitewithreadingmaterialaboutthethemesexploredintheMuseumrsquosexhibitionsAttheMuseumentranceisthegiftshopwhich
containsmanybooksaboutarchaeologyandIrish
prehistoryTheMuseumshopoffersteachersa
10discount
Whatisthedifferencebetweenatourandaworkshopbull BothareledbymembersoftheEducation
andOutreachDepartmentStaff
bull Toursbringstudentstoanumberof
exhibitiongalleriesandareagood
introductiontotheMuseumSometoursare
betterdescribedasgallerybasedsessions
wherethereisdeeperfocusonaparticular
themeforexampletheVikingsorEgyptians
bull Workshopsalsoarenormallybasedonone
themeorideainonegalleryandencourage
thestudenttoengageinamorein-depth
waywithobjects
AllvisitsfacilitatedbyEducationstaffare
deliveredwithanemphasisoninteractivityto
generateatwo-waydiscussionaboutwhatthe
studentsarelookingatFormoreinformation
aboutourworkshopsandtourspleaseread
thisbrochure
WhatotherservicesdoestheEducationampOutreachDepartmentorganiseInformal eventsWealsorunanumberofworkshopsandevents
forfamiliesatweekendsandduringschool
holidayspleaselogontothewebsiteevents
listingpageformoreinformationaboutthem
wwwmuseumieenlistcalendar-of-eventsaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
We would recommend that any teacher bringing a self-guided group to the Museum visit the Museum before their school visits and consult the Museum website wwwmuseumie for more information about what the student could see during a visit For example the notes on the medieval exhibition at wwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspx and wwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx For more information about the collections consult wwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
9mdash10
4 Self-guidedresourcesforteachers
ActivitySheetsTheEducationandOutreachDepartmenthas
createdanumberofactivitysheetswhichare
suitableforprimaryschoolstudents
bull MyFavouriteObjectndashcanbeusedinany
galleryandisabasicsimpleworksheetandis
availableinEnglishandIrish
bull StoneAgendashdevelopedforthegroundfloor
prehistoricexhibitionforprimaryschool
studentsandisavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull SoyouwanttobeaMummyndashdevelopedfor
theEgyptianexhibitionforprimaryschool
students
bull GoaVikingndashdevelopedfortheViking
exhibitionforprimaryschoolstudentsand
isavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull VikingndashSpecialNeedsndashdevelopedforthe
Vikingexhibitionandisabasicworksheet
bull Ancient-EgyptSpecialNeedsndashdeveloped
fortheEgyptianexhibitionandisabasic
worksheet
bull MedievalIrelandActvitySheetsandnotesfor
Teachersndashtherearesixsheetsinthesettwo
ofthesheetspersetarebasedononeofthe
followingthreetopicsPowerWorkandPrayer
Therearesixsheetsinthesettwoofthesheets
persetarebasedononeofthefollowingthree
topicsPowerWorkandPrayer
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Power Activity
Sheet1
AngloNormanLords
andIrishchiefs
Activity
Sheet2
LadyMargaretButler
Work Activity
Sheet3
Peopleinthecountry
Activity
Sheet4
Peopleinthetown
Prayer Activity
Sheet5
PeopleintheChristian
Church
Actvity
Sheet6
PilgrimPeople
Thissetisdesignedforsenior(age10+)
primarystudents
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Copiesofthesheetsareavailablefromthe
BookingsOfficeandsomeoftheabovesheets
arealsoinpdfformatontheMuseumwebsite
11mdash12
back to contents
previous page next page
For primary schools tours and activities are aimed at meeting the requirements for the SESE curriculum in particular history They encompass a variety of hands on activities and tours which are a fun yet informative and include essential aspects of the curriculum Other subjects supported by our programmes are Visual Arts English Irish Geography and Drama
Regular Services Gallery-based talks and tours
GeneralTourTheobjectiveofthegeneraltouristoprovide
studentsatprimarylevelwithanintroductionto
thecollectionswithinthemuseumbyexploring
ourpastthroughdiscoveryandinvestigationof
theobjectsondisplayThetourexploresaspects
ofthefollowingexhibtiionsareasPrehistoric
IrelandIrelandrsquosGoldandtheTreasury
Collectionincludingartefactssuchasthe
BroighterHoardtheArdaghChaliceand
theTaraBrooch
Informationaboutthethreemainexhibitions
whichstudentswillseeduringtheirvisit
PrehistoricIrelandOacuter-irelandGoldandThe
Treasurycanbeobtainedat wwwmuseumieenexhibition-listarchaeology-and-ethnography-permanent-exhibitionsaspx
Moreinformationonsomeofthekeyobjectsis
availableontheMuseumwebsiteforexample
aboutobejctscreatedintheBronzeAgeat
13mdash14
wwwmuseumieenexhibitioninfoobjectsandtechniquesaspxandforthosein
theTreasuryatwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlist8-major-piecesaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
VikingIrelandThistourisbasedonthecollectionswithinthe
VikingIrelandGalleryTheexhibitionexamines
chronologicallythearrivaloftheVikingsettlers
toIrelandexploringaspectsoftheirscandinavian
heritagetheirinitialimpactandlaterinfluence
onIrishlife
Primarylevelstudentsinvestigateship-building
weaponryanddressandmoreeverydayaspects
ofVikinglifefromtradeandecomonytothe
developmentoftownsinIrelandInformation
onthisexhibitionisavailableontheMuseum
websitewwwmuseumieenexhibitionviking-irelandaspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-
5 PrimarySchoolProgrammes
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vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
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Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
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Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
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lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
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National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
This pdf has interactive elements that make it easier to use Click on the chapter headings above to go directly to the relevant section or use the buttons on each page (lsquoprevious pagersquo lsquonext pagersquo and lsquoback to contentsrsquo) to navigate through the document To see a page from our website click on the link and the page will open automatically in your browser
Contents
1 Introduction
2 MakingthemostofyourvisittotheMuseum
3 Planningyourvisit
4 Self-guidedresourcesforteachers
5 PrimaryLevelSchoolProgrammes
RegularServicesndashGalleryTalksToursandWorkshops
SpecialProgrammes
imdashii
1
3
7
9
13
back to contents
previous page next page
1 WhybringaclasstovisittheNationalMuseumofIreland
The National Museum of Ireland is a resource
for students and educators families and
people of all ages
The Education and Outreach programme aims
to facilitate people to explore and engage
with the exhibitions and collections through
a range of learning opportunities including
storytelling drama historical re-enactments
creative writing and art
1mdash2
EngagingwiththeNationalMuseumofIreland
ndashArchaeologyrsquosEducationprogrammeenables
peopleto
Lookforevidenceaboutthepastbyexamining
handlingobjectsandthroughlsquodiscoveryrsquo
learning
Engagewithobjectsthroughhandlingandother
sensorybasedexperience
Studyarchaeologyarthistoryreligious
knowledgedramageographymathematics
andscience
Makelinksacrossarangeofsubjectsthrough
anintegratedandcross-curricularapproach
tolearning
TheEducationteamcurrentlyprovidean
educationprogrammethatincludesguided
toursgallerybasedtalksworkshopsseminars
andlectureseriesprofessionaldevelopment
coursesandactivitiesforteachersspecial
annualeventssuchasfortheBealtaineFestival
HeritageWeekandeventsduringschoolholidays
atmid-termChristmasEasterandduringthe
SummerKeyaudiencesincludetheformal
educationsectorfamiliesandadultlearners
back to contents
previous page next page
VisitinadvanceIfpossibleweadvisetheteachertomakea
visitinadvanceofbringingagroupinIfthis
isnotpossibletrytotalktotheBookings
AssistantoramemberoftheEducationTeam
toascertainwhatyourequireinorderthatwe
matchyourneedsascloselyaspossibleAlsowe
adviseyouvisitthewebsitewwwmuseumie
formoreinformationabouttheexhibitionsfor
examplethenotesonthemedievalexhibition
atwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspxFormoreinformation
aboutthecollectionsconsultwwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
HaveanobjectiveinmindforyourvisitBuildthevisitintoaprojectatschoolndashmakeit
morethanaldquodayoutrdquoForexampleisthevisitan
informationgatheringexerciseonyourschoolsrsquo
localareaisitrelatedtoanarchaeologicaltime
periodorimprovingskillsorrelatedtoanother
subjectareasuchashistoryofart
2 MakingthemostofyourvisittotheMuseum
3mdash4
SetataskIfonaselfguidedvisitsetataskforyour
studentsforexampleMuseumworksheetsare
availableforgroupsattheMuseumReception
(oronrequest)ormakeupyourownworksheets
Askthemtodraworreportononeobjectthat
theyseeoronefromalistofnamedobjectsIf
youaretakingaguidedtouraskthemtotake
notesorwriteupareportonthetour
PreparetheclassPreparethestudentsforthevisitndashgivethem
anideaofwhattheycanexpecttoseeorhavea
discussionabouttheMuseuminadvanceofthe
visitFamiliarisethemwithsomeofthevocabulary
whichtheymightencounterintheMuseum
PostvisitworkHavesomefollow-upworkplannedforbackin
theclassroomsuchastalkingaboutadrawing
theymadeofanobjectorthedetailsoftheirtour
HowdoIbookavisitContacttheBookingsOfficeon(01)6486453
oremailbookingsmuseumie
Presently our guided services are in demand and staffing is limited so we advise that you book your visit as early as possible in the academic year
back to contents
previous page next page
HowmanystudentscanIbringAllvisitsfacilitatedbyMuseumeducatorsare
limitedseethetoursandworkshopdescriptions
belowforthecapacity
Self-guidedvisitscanbelarger(upto45)though
werecommendthatthesmallerthegroupthe
bettertheexperienceinthemuseum
Allgroupsshouldhaveoneadultper15students
tosupervisethegroup
Howlongcanourvisitlastbull Tourstakefromarrivalaround50minutes
bull Workshopscantakeupto1hour
bull Self-guidedvisitscanbeaslongasyoulike
5mdash6
back to contents
previous page next page
Whatisthecostofaguidedself-guidedvisitAlleducationservicestoschoolsarefreeIfyou
arevisitingasamemberofthepublicand
areover16yearsoldtourscosteuro2perperson
HowdoIgetthereOn Foot (approximately)bull 10minuteswalkfromGraftonStreet
orStStephenrsquosGreen
bull 20minuteswalkfromOrsquoConnellStreetor
DublinDocklands
Public TransportBus77A101113(OrsquoConnellStreet)Museum
Link(172)operatedbyDublinBushasadropoff
andpickupstopatthethreeDublinsites
LuasGreenLineLuas(tram)Fiveminuteswalk
fromlsquoStStephenrsquosGreenrsquostop
TrainTenminuteswalkfromlsquoPearsersquostationon
WestlandRow
Whataretheopeninghoursbull TuesdaytoSaturdayfrom1000am
to500pm
bull Sunday200pmto500pm
The Museum is closed on Mondays
7mdash8
WhatisavailableinIrishTaacute bileoga oibre agus roinnt litriacuteocht le treoraiacute
ar faacuteil triacute Ghaeilge do phaacuteistiacute san Ard-Mhuacutesaem
Glaoigh ar an ofig Teagmhaacutela chun tuilleadh
eolais a fhaacuteil faoi na seirbhiacutesiacute seo
ActivitySheetsandeducationalliteratureare
availablethroughIrishpleasecontactthe
BookingsOfficeformoreinformationabout
theseservices
CanwedomorethanoneactivitypervisitEachgrouprsquosneedsaredifferentandwetryto
meetallrequirementsWerecommendhowever
thatgroupsundertakejustonefacilitated
activityduringtheirvisittomaximiseonthe
learningpotentialofthevisit
Wealsorecommendthatyouallowadequate
timeforyourgroupifyouareplanningtovisit
anotherMuseumGalleryorHeritagesiteafter
yourvisittotheNationalMuseum
IstheMuseumwheelchairaccessibleThegroundfloorexhibitionsMuseumgiftshop
MuseumCafeacuteandrestroomsarewheelchair
accessibleThereisnowheelchairaccessibilityto
thefirstfloorexhibitions
3 Planningyourvisit Somefrequentlyaskedquestions
IsthereashoponsitewithreadingmaterialaboutthethemesexploredintheMuseumrsquosexhibitionsAttheMuseumentranceisthegiftshopwhich
containsmanybooksaboutarchaeologyandIrish
prehistoryTheMuseumshopoffersteachersa
10discount
Whatisthedifferencebetweenatourandaworkshopbull BothareledbymembersoftheEducation
andOutreachDepartmentStaff
bull Toursbringstudentstoanumberof
exhibitiongalleriesandareagood
introductiontotheMuseumSometoursare
betterdescribedasgallerybasedsessions
wherethereisdeeperfocusonaparticular
themeforexampletheVikingsorEgyptians
bull Workshopsalsoarenormallybasedonone
themeorideainonegalleryandencourage
thestudenttoengageinamorein-depth
waywithobjects
AllvisitsfacilitatedbyEducationstaffare
deliveredwithanemphasisoninteractivityto
generateatwo-waydiscussionaboutwhatthe
studentsarelookingatFormoreinformation
aboutourworkshopsandtourspleaseread
thisbrochure
WhatotherservicesdoestheEducationampOutreachDepartmentorganiseInformal eventsWealsorunanumberofworkshopsandevents
forfamiliesatweekendsandduringschool
holidayspleaselogontothewebsiteevents
listingpageformoreinformationaboutthem
wwwmuseumieenlistcalendar-of-eventsaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
We would recommend that any teacher bringing a self-guided group to the Museum visit the Museum before their school visits and consult the Museum website wwwmuseumie for more information about what the student could see during a visit For example the notes on the medieval exhibition at wwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspx and wwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx For more information about the collections consult wwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
9mdash10
4 Self-guidedresourcesforteachers
ActivitySheetsTheEducationandOutreachDepartmenthas
createdanumberofactivitysheetswhichare
suitableforprimaryschoolstudents
bull MyFavouriteObjectndashcanbeusedinany
galleryandisabasicsimpleworksheetandis
availableinEnglishandIrish
bull StoneAgendashdevelopedforthegroundfloor
prehistoricexhibitionforprimaryschool
studentsandisavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull SoyouwanttobeaMummyndashdevelopedfor
theEgyptianexhibitionforprimaryschool
students
bull GoaVikingndashdevelopedfortheViking
exhibitionforprimaryschoolstudentsand
isavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull VikingndashSpecialNeedsndashdevelopedforthe
Vikingexhibitionandisabasicworksheet
bull Ancient-EgyptSpecialNeedsndashdeveloped
fortheEgyptianexhibitionandisabasic
worksheet
bull MedievalIrelandActvitySheetsandnotesfor
Teachersndashtherearesixsheetsinthesettwo
ofthesheetspersetarebasedononeofthe
followingthreetopicsPowerWorkandPrayer
Therearesixsheetsinthesettwoofthesheets
persetarebasedononeofthefollowingthree
topicsPowerWorkandPrayer
back to contents
previous page next page
Power Activity
Sheet1
AngloNormanLords
andIrishchiefs
Activity
Sheet2
LadyMargaretButler
Work Activity
Sheet3
Peopleinthecountry
Activity
Sheet4
Peopleinthetown
Prayer Activity
Sheet5
PeopleintheChristian
Church
Actvity
Sheet6
PilgrimPeople
Thissetisdesignedforsenior(age10+)
primarystudents
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Copiesofthesheetsareavailablefromthe
BookingsOfficeandsomeoftheabovesheets
arealsoinpdfformatontheMuseumwebsite
11mdash12
back to contents
previous page next page
For primary schools tours and activities are aimed at meeting the requirements for the SESE curriculum in particular history They encompass a variety of hands on activities and tours which are a fun yet informative and include essential aspects of the curriculum Other subjects supported by our programmes are Visual Arts English Irish Geography and Drama
Regular Services Gallery-based talks and tours
GeneralTourTheobjectiveofthegeneraltouristoprovide
studentsatprimarylevelwithanintroductionto
thecollectionswithinthemuseumbyexploring
ourpastthroughdiscoveryandinvestigationof
theobjectsondisplayThetourexploresaspects
ofthefollowingexhibtiionsareasPrehistoric
IrelandIrelandrsquosGoldandtheTreasury
Collectionincludingartefactssuchasthe
BroighterHoardtheArdaghChaliceand
theTaraBrooch
Informationaboutthethreemainexhibitions
whichstudentswillseeduringtheirvisit
PrehistoricIrelandOacuter-irelandGoldandThe
Treasurycanbeobtainedat wwwmuseumieenexhibition-listarchaeology-and-ethnography-permanent-exhibitionsaspx
Moreinformationonsomeofthekeyobjectsis
availableontheMuseumwebsiteforexample
aboutobejctscreatedintheBronzeAgeat
13mdash14
wwwmuseumieenexhibitioninfoobjectsandtechniquesaspxandforthosein
theTreasuryatwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlist8-major-piecesaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
VikingIrelandThistourisbasedonthecollectionswithinthe
VikingIrelandGalleryTheexhibitionexamines
chronologicallythearrivaloftheVikingsettlers
toIrelandexploringaspectsoftheirscandinavian
heritagetheirinitialimpactandlaterinfluence
onIrishlife
Primarylevelstudentsinvestigateship-building
weaponryanddressandmoreeverydayaspects
ofVikinglifefromtradeandecomonytothe
developmentoftownsinIrelandInformation
onthisexhibitionisavailableontheMuseum
websitewwwmuseumieenexhibitionviking-irelandaspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-
5 PrimarySchoolProgrammes
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vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
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Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
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Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
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lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
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National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
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1 WhybringaclasstovisittheNationalMuseumofIreland
The National Museum of Ireland is a resource
for students and educators families and
people of all ages
The Education and Outreach programme aims
to facilitate people to explore and engage
with the exhibitions and collections through
a range of learning opportunities including
storytelling drama historical re-enactments
creative writing and art
1mdash2
EngagingwiththeNationalMuseumofIreland
ndashArchaeologyrsquosEducationprogrammeenables
peopleto
Lookforevidenceaboutthepastbyexamining
handlingobjectsandthroughlsquodiscoveryrsquo
learning
Engagewithobjectsthroughhandlingandother
sensorybasedexperience
Studyarchaeologyarthistoryreligious
knowledgedramageographymathematics
andscience
Makelinksacrossarangeofsubjectsthrough
anintegratedandcross-curricularapproach
tolearning
TheEducationteamcurrentlyprovidean
educationprogrammethatincludesguided
toursgallerybasedtalksworkshopsseminars
andlectureseriesprofessionaldevelopment
coursesandactivitiesforteachersspecial
annualeventssuchasfortheBealtaineFestival
HeritageWeekandeventsduringschoolholidays
atmid-termChristmasEasterandduringthe
SummerKeyaudiencesincludetheformal
educationsectorfamiliesandadultlearners
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VisitinadvanceIfpossibleweadvisetheteachertomakea
visitinadvanceofbringingagroupinIfthis
isnotpossibletrytotalktotheBookings
AssistantoramemberoftheEducationTeam
toascertainwhatyourequireinorderthatwe
matchyourneedsascloselyaspossibleAlsowe
adviseyouvisitthewebsitewwwmuseumie
formoreinformationabouttheexhibitionsfor
examplethenotesonthemedievalexhibition
atwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspxFormoreinformation
aboutthecollectionsconsultwwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
HaveanobjectiveinmindforyourvisitBuildthevisitintoaprojectatschoolndashmakeit
morethanaldquodayoutrdquoForexampleisthevisitan
informationgatheringexerciseonyourschoolsrsquo
localareaisitrelatedtoanarchaeologicaltime
periodorimprovingskillsorrelatedtoanother
subjectareasuchashistoryofart
2 MakingthemostofyourvisittotheMuseum
3mdash4
SetataskIfonaselfguidedvisitsetataskforyour
studentsforexampleMuseumworksheetsare
availableforgroupsattheMuseumReception
(oronrequest)ormakeupyourownworksheets
Askthemtodraworreportononeobjectthat
theyseeoronefromalistofnamedobjectsIf
youaretakingaguidedtouraskthemtotake
notesorwriteupareportonthetour
PreparetheclassPreparethestudentsforthevisitndashgivethem
anideaofwhattheycanexpecttoseeorhavea
discussionabouttheMuseuminadvanceofthe
visitFamiliarisethemwithsomeofthevocabulary
whichtheymightencounterintheMuseum
PostvisitworkHavesomefollow-upworkplannedforbackin
theclassroomsuchastalkingaboutadrawing
theymadeofanobjectorthedetailsoftheirtour
HowdoIbookavisitContacttheBookingsOfficeon(01)6486453
oremailbookingsmuseumie
Presently our guided services are in demand and staffing is limited so we advise that you book your visit as early as possible in the academic year
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HowmanystudentscanIbringAllvisitsfacilitatedbyMuseumeducatorsare
limitedseethetoursandworkshopdescriptions
belowforthecapacity
Self-guidedvisitscanbelarger(upto45)though
werecommendthatthesmallerthegroupthe
bettertheexperienceinthemuseum
Allgroupsshouldhaveoneadultper15students
tosupervisethegroup
Howlongcanourvisitlastbull Tourstakefromarrivalaround50minutes
bull Workshopscantakeupto1hour
bull Self-guidedvisitscanbeaslongasyoulike
5mdash6
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Whatisthecostofaguidedself-guidedvisitAlleducationservicestoschoolsarefreeIfyou
arevisitingasamemberofthepublicand
areover16yearsoldtourscosteuro2perperson
HowdoIgetthereOn Foot (approximately)bull 10minuteswalkfromGraftonStreet
orStStephenrsquosGreen
bull 20minuteswalkfromOrsquoConnellStreetor
DublinDocklands
Public TransportBus77A101113(OrsquoConnellStreet)Museum
Link(172)operatedbyDublinBushasadropoff
andpickupstopatthethreeDublinsites
LuasGreenLineLuas(tram)Fiveminuteswalk
fromlsquoStStephenrsquosGreenrsquostop
TrainTenminuteswalkfromlsquoPearsersquostationon
WestlandRow
Whataretheopeninghoursbull TuesdaytoSaturdayfrom1000am
to500pm
bull Sunday200pmto500pm
The Museum is closed on Mondays
7mdash8
WhatisavailableinIrishTaacute bileoga oibre agus roinnt litriacuteocht le treoraiacute
ar faacuteil triacute Ghaeilge do phaacuteistiacute san Ard-Mhuacutesaem
Glaoigh ar an ofig Teagmhaacutela chun tuilleadh
eolais a fhaacuteil faoi na seirbhiacutesiacute seo
ActivitySheetsandeducationalliteratureare
availablethroughIrishpleasecontactthe
BookingsOfficeformoreinformationabout
theseservices
CanwedomorethanoneactivitypervisitEachgrouprsquosneedsaredifferentandwetryto
meetallrequirementsWerecommendhowever
thatgroupsundertakejustonefacilitated
activityduringtheirvisittomaximiseonthe
learningpotentialofthevisit
Wealsorecommendthatyouallowadequate
timeforyourgroupifyouareplanningtovisit
anotherMuseumGalleryorHeritagesiteafter
yourvisittotheNationalMuseum
IstheMuseumwheelchairaccessibleThegroundfloorexhibitionsMuseumgiftshop
MuseumCafeacuteandrestroomsarewheelchair
accessibleThereisnowheelchairaccessibilityto
thefirstfloorexhibitions
3 Planningyourvisit Somefrequentlyaskedquestions
IsthereashoponsitewithreadingmaterialaboutthethemesexploredintheMuseumrsquosexhibitionsAttheMuseumentranceisthegiftshopwhich
containsmanybooksaboutarchaeologyandIrish
prehistoryTheMuseumshopoffersteachersa
10discount
Whatisthedifferencebetweenatourandaworkshopbull BothareledbymembersoftheEducation
andOutreachDepartmentStaff
bull Toursbringstudentstoanumberof
exhibitiongalleriesandareagood
introductiontotheMuseumSometoursare
betterdescribedasgallerybasedsessions
wherethereisdeeperfocusonaparticular
themeforexampletheVikingsorEgyptians
bull Workshopsalsoarenormallybasedonone
themeorideainonegalleryandencourage
thestudenttoengageinamorein-depth
waywithobjects
AllvisitsfacilitatedbyEducationstaffare
deliveredwithanemphasisoninteractivityto
generateatwo-waydiscussionaboutwhatthe
studentsarelookingatFormoreinformation
aboutourworkshopsandtourspleaseread
thisbrochure
WhatotherservicesdoestheEducationampOutreachDepartmentorganiseInformal eventsWealsorunanumberofworkshopsandevents
forfamiliesatweekendsandduringschool
holidayspleaselogontothewebsiteevents
listingpageformoreinformationaboutthem
wwwmuseumieenlistcalendar-of-eventsaspx
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We would recommend that any teacher bringing a self-guided group to the Museum visit the Museum before their school visits and consult the Museum website wwwmuseumie for more information about what the student could see during a visit For example the notes on the medieval exhibition at wwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspx and wwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx For more information about the collections consult wwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
9mdash10
4 Self-guidedresourcesforteachers
ActivitySheetsTheEducationandOutreachDepartmenthas
createdanumberofactivitysheetswhichare
suitableforprimaryschoolstudents
bull MyFavouriteObjectndashcanbeusedinany
galleryandisabasicsimpleworksheetandis
availableinEnglishandIrish
bull StoneAgendashdevelopedforthegroundfloor
prehistoricexhibitionforprimaryschool
studentsandisavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull SoyouwanttobeaMummyndashdevelopedfor
theEgyptianexhibitionforprimaryschool
students
bull GoaVikingndashdevelopedfortheViking
exhibitionforprimaryschoolstudentsand
isavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull VikingndashSpecialNeedsndashdevelopedforthe
Vikingexhibitionandisabasicworksheet
bull Ancient-EgyptSpecialNeedsndashdeveloped
fortheEgyptianexhibitionandisabasic
worksheet
bull MedievalIrelandActvitySheetsandnotesfor
Teachersndashtherearesixsheetsinthesettwo
ofthesheetspersetarebasedononeofthe
followingthreetopicsPowerWorkandPrayer
Therearesixsheetsinthesettwoofthesheets
persetarebasedononeofthefollowingthree
topicsPowerWorkandPrayer
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Power Activity
Sheet1
AngloNormanLords
andIrishchiefs
Activity
Sheet2
LadyMargaretButler
Work Activity
Sheet3
Peopleinthecountry
Activity
Sheet4
Peopleinthetown
Prayer Activity
Sheet5
PeopleintheChristian
Church
Actvity
Sheet6
PilgrimPeople
Thissetisdesignedforsenior(age10+)
primarystudents
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Copiesofthesheetsareavailablefromthe
BookingsOfficeandsomeoftheabovesheets
arealsoinpdfformatontheMuseumwebsite
11mdash12
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For primary schools tours and activities are aimed at meeting the requirements for the SESE curriculum in particular history They encompass a variety of hands on activities and tours which are a fun yet informative and include essential aspects of the curriculum Other subjects supported by our programmes are Visual Arts English Irish Geography and Drama
Regular Services Gallery-based talks and tours
GeneralTourTheobjectiveofthegeneraltouristoprovide
studentsatprimarylevelwithanintroductionto
thecollectionswithinthemuseumbyexploring
ourpastthroughdiscoveryandinvestigationof
theobjectsondisplayThetourexploresaspects
ofthefollowingexhibtiionsareasPrehistoric
IrelandIrelandrsquosGoldandtheTreasury
Collectionincludingartefactssuchasthe
BroighterHoardtheArdaghChaliceand
theTaraBrooch
Informationaboutthethreemainexhibitions
whichstudentswillseeduringtheirvisit
PrehistoricIrelandOacuter-irelandGoldandThe
Treasurycanbeobtainedat wwwmuseumieenexhibition-listarchaeology-and-ethnography-permanent-exhibitionsaspx
Moreinformationonsomeofthekeyobjectsis
availableontheMuseumwebsiteforexample
aboutobejctscreatedintheBronzeAgeat
13mdash14
wwwmuseumieenexhibitioninfoobjectsandtechniquesaspxandforthosein
theTreasuryatwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlist8-major-piecesaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
VikingIrelandThistourisbasedonthecollectionswithinthe
VikingIrelandGalleryTheexhibitionexamines
chronologicallythearrivaloftheVikingsettlers
toIrelandexploringaspectsoftheirscandinavian
heritagetheirinitialimpactandlaterinfluence
onIrishlife
Primarylevelstudentsinvestigateship-building
weaponryanddressandmoreeverydayaspects
ofVikinglifefromtradeandecomonytothe
developmentoftownsinIrelandInformation
onthisexhibitionisavailableontheMuseum
websitewwwmuseumieenexhibitionviking-irelandaspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-
5 PrimarySchoolProgrammes
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vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
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Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
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lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
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National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page next page
VisitinadvanceIfpossibleweadvisetheteachertomakea
visitinadvanceofbringingagroupinIfthis
isnotpossibletrytotalktotheBookings
AssistantoramemberoftheEducationTeam
toascertainwhatyourequireinorderthatwe
matchyourneedsascloselyaspossibleAlsowe
adviseyouvisitthewebsitewwwmuseumie
formoreinformationabouttheexhibitionsfor
examplethenotesonthemedievalexhibition
atwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspxFormoreinformation
aboutthecollectionsconsultwwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
HaveanobjectiveinmindforyourvisitBuildthevisitintoaprojectatschoolndashmakeit
morethanaldquodayoutrdquoForexampleisthevisitan
informationgatheringexerciseonyourschoolsrsquo
localareaisitrelatedtoanarchaeologicaltime
periodorimprovingskillsorrelatedtoanother
subjectareasuchashistoryofart
2 MakingthemostofyourvisittotheMuseum
3mdash4
SetataskIfonaselfguidedvisitsetataskforyour
studentsforexampleMuseumworksheetsare
availableforgroupsattheMuseumReception
(oronrequest)ormakeupyourownworksheets
Askthemtodraworreportononeobjectthat
theyseeoronefromalistofnamedobjectsIf
youaretakingaguidedtouraskthemtotake
notesorwriteupareportonthetour
PreparetheclassPreparethestudentsforthevisitndashgivethem
anideaofwhattheycanexpecttoseeorhavea
discussionabouttheMuseuminadvanceofthe
visitFamiliarisethemwithsomeofthevocabulary
whichtheymightencounterintheMuseum
PostvisitworkHavesomefollow-upworkplannedforbackin
theclassroomsuchastalkingaboutadrawing
theymadeofanobjectorthedetailsoftheirtour
HowdoIbookavisitContacttheBookingsOfficeon(01)6486453
oremailbookingsmuseumie
Presently our guided services are in demand and staffing is limited so we advise that you book your visit as early as possible in the academic year
back to contents
previous page next page
HowmanystudentscanIbringAllvisitsfacilitatedbyMuseumeducatorsare
limitedseethetoursandworkshopdescriptions
belowforthecapacity
Self-guidedvisitscanbelarger(upto45)though
werecommendthatthesmallerthegroupthe
bettertheexperienceinthemuseum
Allgroupsshouldhaveoneadultper15students
tosupervisethegroup
Howlongcanourvisitlastbull Tourstakefromarrivalaround50minutes
bull Workshopscantakeupto1hour
bull Self-guidedvisitscanbeaslongasyoulike
5mdash6
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Whatisthecostofaguidedself-guidedvisitAlleducationservicestoschoolsarefreeIfyou
arevisitingasamemberofthepublicand
areover16yearsoldtourscosteuro2perperson
HowdoIgetthereOn Foot (approximately)bull 10minuteswalkfromGraftonStreet
orStStephenrsquosGreen
bull 20minuteswalkfromOrsquoConnellStreetor
DublinDocklands
Public TransportBus77A101113(OrsquoConnellStreet)Museum
Link(172)operatedbyDublinBushasadropoff
andpickupstopatthethreeDublinsites
LuasGreenLineLuas(tram)Fiveminuteswalk
fromlsquoStStephenrsquosGreenrsquostop
TrainTenminuteswalkfromlsquoPearsersquostationon
WestlandRow
Whataretheopeninghoursbull TuesdaytoSaturdayfrom1000am
to500pm
bull Sunday200pmto500pm
The Museum is closed on Mondays
7mdash8
WhatisavailableinIrishTaacute bileoga oibre agus roinnt litriacuteocht le treoraiacute
ar faacuteil triacute Ghaeilge do phaacuteistiacute san Ard-Mhuacutesaem
Glaoigh ar an ofig Teagmhaacutela chun tuilleadh
eolais a fhaacuteil faoi na seirbhiacutesiacute seo
ActivitySheetsandeducationalliteratureare
availablethroughIrishpleasecontactthe
BookingsOfficeformoreinformationabout
theseservices
CanwedomorethanoneactivitypervisitEachgrouprsquosneedsaredifferentandwetryto
meetallrequirementsWerecommendhowever
thatgroupsundertakejustonefacilitated
activityduringtheirvisittomaximiseonthe
learningpotentialofthevisit
Wealsorecommendthatyouallowadequate
timeforyourgroupifyouareplanningtovisit
anotherMuseumGalleryorHeritagesiteafter
yourvisittotheNationalMuseum
IstheMuseumwheelchairaccessibleThegroundfloorexhibitionsMuseumgiftshop
MuseumCafeacuteandrestroomsarewheelchair
accessibleThereisnowheelchairaccessibilityto
thefirstfloorexhibitions
3 Planningyourvisit Somefrequentlyaskedquestions
IsthereashoponsitewithreadingmaterialaboutthethemesexploredintheMuseumrsquosexhibitionsAttheMuseumentranceisthegiftshopwhich
containsmanybooksaboutarchaeologyandIrish
prehistoryTheMuseumshopoffersteachersa
10discount
Whatisthedifferencebetweenatourandaworkshopbull BothareledbymembersoftheEducation
andOutreachDepartmentStaff
bull Toursbringstudentstoanumberof
exhibitiongalleriesandareagood
introductiontotheMuseumSometoursare
betterdescribedasgallerybasedsessions
wherethereisdeeperfocusonaparticular
themeforexampletheVikingsorEgyptians
bull Workshopsalsoarenormallybasedonone
themeorideainonegalleryandencourage
thestudenttoengageinamorein-depth
waywithobjects
AllvisitsfacilitatedbyEducationstaffare
deliveredwithanemphasisoninteractivityto
generateatwo-waydiscussionaboutwhatthe
studentsarelookingatFormoreinformation
aboutourworkshopsandtourspleaseread
thisbrochure
WhatotherservicesdoestheEducationampOutreachDepartmentorganiseInformal eventsWealsorunanumberofworkshopsandevents
forfamiliesatweekendsandduringschool
holidayspleaselogontothewebsiteevents
listingpageformoreinformationaboutthem
wwwmuseumieenlistcalendar-of-eventsaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
We would recommend that any teacher bringing a self-guided group to the Museum visit the Museum before their school visits and consult the Museum website wwwmuseumie for more information about what the student could see during a visit For example the notes on the medieval exhibition at wwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspx and wwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx For more information about the collections consult wwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
9mdash10
4 Self-guidedresourcesforteachers
ActivitySheetsTheEducationandOutreachDepartmenthas
createdanumberofactivitysheetswhichare
suitableforprimaryschoolstudents
bull MyFavouriteObjectndashcanbeusedinany
galleryandisabasicsimpleworksheetandis
availableinEnglishandIrish
bull StoneAgendashdevelopedforthegroundfloor
prehistoricexhibitionforprimaryschool
studentsandisavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull SoyouwanttobeaMummyndashdevelopedfor
theEgyptianexhibitionforprimaryschool
students
bull GoaVikingndashdevelopedfortheViking
exhibitionforprimaryschoolstudentsand
isavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull VikingndashSpecialNeedsndashdevelopedforthe
Vikingexhibitionandisabasicworksheet
bull Ancient-EgyptSpecialNeedsndashdeveloped
fortheEgyptianexhibitionandisabasic
worksheet
bull MedievalIrelandActvitySheetsandnotesfor
Teachersndashtherearesixsheetsinthesettwo
ofthesheetspersetarebasedononeofthe
followingthreetopicsPowerWorkandPrayer
Therearesixsheetsinthesettwoofthesheets
persetarebasedononeofthefollowingthree
topicsPowerWorkandPrayer
back to contents
previous page next page
Power Activity
Sheet1
AngloNormanLords
andIrishchiefs
Activity
Sheet2
LadyMargaretButler
Work Activity
Sheet3
Peopleinthecountry
Activity
Sheet4
Peopleinthetown
Prayer Activity
Sheet5
PeopleintheChristian
Church
Actvity
Sheet6
PilgrimPeople
Thissetisdesignedforsenior(age10+)
primarystudents
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Copiesofthesheetsareavailablefromthe
BookingsOfficeandsomeoftheabovesheets
arealsoinpdfformatontheMuseumwebsite
11mdash12
back to contents
previous page next page
For primary schools tours and activities are aimed at meeting the requirements for the SESE curriculum in particular history They encompass a variety of hands on activities and tours which are a fun yet informative and include essential aspects of the curriculum Other subjects supported by our programmes are Visual Arts English Irish Geography and Drama
Regular Services Gallery-based talks and tours
GeneralTourTheobjectiveofthegeneraltouristoprovide
studentsatprimarylevelwithanintroductionto
thecollectionswithinthemuseumbyexploring
ourpastthroughdiscoveryandinvestigationof
theobjectsondisplayThetourexploresaspects
ofthefollowingexhibtiionsareasPrehistoric
IrelandIrelandrsquosGoldandtheTreasury
Collectionincludingartefactssuchasthe
BroighterHoardtheArdaghChaliceand
theTaraBrooch
Informationaboutthethreemainexhibitions
whichstudentswillseeduringtheirvisit
PrehistoricIrelandOacuter-irelandGoldandThe
Treasurycanbeobtainedat wwwmuseumieenexhibition-listarchaeology-and-ethnography-permanent-exhibitionsaspx
Moreinformationonsomeofthekeyobjectsis
availableontheMuseumwebsiteforexample
aboutobejctscreatedintheBronzeAgeat
13mdash14
wwwmuseumieenexhibitioninfoobjectsandtechniquesaspxandforthosein
theTreasuryatwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlist8-major-piecesaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
VikingIrelandThistourisbasedonthecollectionswithinthe
VikingIrelandGalleryTheexhibitionexamines
chronologicallythearrivaloftheVikingsettlers
toIrelandexploringaspectsoftheirscandinavian
heritagetheirinitialimpactandlaterinfluence
onIrishlife
Primarylevelstudentsinvestigateship-building
weaponryanddressandmoreeverydayaspects
ofVikinglifefromtradeandecomonytothe
developmentoftownsinIrelandInformation
onthisexhibitionisavailableontheMuseum
websitewwwmuseumieenexhibitionviking-irelandaspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-
5 PrimarySchoolProgrammes
back to contents
previous page next page
vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
back to contents
previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page next page
HowmanystudentscanIbringAllvisitsfacilitatedbyMuseumeducatorsare
limitedseethetoursandworkshopdescriptions
belowforthecapacity
Self-guidedvisitscanbelarger(upto45)though
werecommendthatthesmallerthegroupthe
bettertheexperienceinthemuseum
Allgroupsshouldhaveoneadultper15students
tosupervisethegroup
Howlongcanourvisitlastbull Tourstakefromarrivalaround50minutes
bull Workshopscantakeupto1hour
bull Self-guidedvisitscanbeaslongasyoulike
5mdash6
back to contents
previous page next page
Whatisthecostofaguidedself-guidedvisitAlleducationservicestoschoolsarefreeIfyou
arevisitingasamemberofthepublicand
areover16yearsoldtourscosteuro2perperson
HowdoIgetthereOn Foot (approximately)bull 10minuteswalkfromGraftonStreet
orStStephenrsquosGreen
bull 20minuteswalkfromOrsquoConnellStreetor
DublinDocklands
Public TransportBus77A101113(OrsquoConnellStreet)Museum
Link(172)operatedbyDublinBushasadropoff
andpickupstopatthethreeDublinsites
LuasGreenLineLuas(tram)Fiveminuteswalk
fromlsquoStStephenrsquosGreenrsquostop
TrainTenminuteswalkfromlsquoPearsersquostationon
WestlandRow
Whataretheopeninghoursbull TuesdaytoSaturdayfrom1000am
to500pm
bull Sunday200pmto500pm
The Museum is closed on Mondays
7mdash8
WhatisavailableinIrishTaacute bileoga oibre agus roinnt litriacuteocht le treoraiacute
ar faacuteil triacute Ghaeilge do phaacuteistiacute san Ard-Mhuacutesaem
Glaoigh ar an ofig Teagmhaacutela chun tuilleadh
eolais a fhaacuteil faoi na seirbhiacutesiacute seo
ActivitySheetsandeducationalliteratureare
availablethroughIrishpleasecontactthe
BookingsOfficeformoreinformationabout
theseservices
CanwedomorethanoneactivitypervisitEachgrouprsquosneedsaredifferentandwetryto
meetallrequirementsWerecommendhowever
thatgroupsundertakejustonefacilitated
activityduringtheirvisittomaximiseonthe
learningpotentialofthevisit
Wealsorecommendthatyouallowadequate
timeforyourgroupifyouareplanningtovisit
anotherMuseumGalleryorHeritagesiteafter
yourvisittotheNationalMuseum
IstheMuseumwheelchairaccessibleThegroundfloorexhibitionsMuseumgiftshop
MuseumCafeacuteandrestroomsarewheelchair
accessibleThereisnowheelchairaccessibilityto
thefirstfloorexhibitions
3 Planningyourvisit Somefrequentlyaskedquestions
IsthereashoponsitewithreadingmaterialaboutthethemesexploredintheMuseumrsquosexhibitionsAttheMuseumentranceisthegiftshopwhich
containsmanybooksaboutarchaeologyandIrish
prehistoryTheMuseumshopoffersteachersa
10discount
Whatisthedifferencebetweenatourandaworkshopbull BothareledbymembersoftheEducation
andOutreachDepartmentStaff
bull Toursbringstudentstoanumberof
exhibitiongalleriesandareagood
introductiontotheMuseumSometoursare
betterdescribedasgallerybasedsessions
wherethereisdeeperfocusonaparticular
themeforexampletheVikingsorEgyptians
bull Workshopsalsoarenormallybasedonone
themeorideainonegalleryandencourage
thestudenttoengageinamorein-depth
waywithobjects
AllvisitsfacilitatedbyEducationstaffare
deliveredwithanemphasisoninteractivityto
generateatwo-waydiscussionaboutwhatthe
studentsarelookingatFormoreinformation
aboutourworkshopsandtourspleaseread
thisbrochure
WhatotherservicesdoestheEducationampOutreachDepartmentorganiseInformal eventsWealsorunanumberofworkshopsandevents
forfamiliesatweekendsandduringschool
holidayspleaselogontothewebsiteevents
listingpageformoreinformationaboutthem
wwwmuseumieenlistcalendar-of-eventsaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
We would recommend that any teacher bringing a self-guided group to the Museum visit the Museum before their school visits and consult the Museum website wwwmuseumie for more information about what the student could see during a visit For example the notes on the medieval exhibition at wwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspx and wwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx For more information about the collections consult wwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
9mdash10
4 Self-guidedresourcesforteachers
ActivitySheetsTheEducationandOutreachDepartmenthas
createdanumberofactivitysheetswhichare
suitableforprimaryschoolstudents
bull MyFavouriteObjectndashcanbeusedinany
galleryandisabasicsimpleworksheetandis
availableinEnglishandIrish
bull StoneAgendashdevelopedforthegroundfloor
prehistoricexhibitionforprimaryschool
studentsandisavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull SoyouwanttobeaMummyndashdevelopedfor
theEgyptianexhibitionforprimaryschool
students
bull GoaVikingndashdevelopedfortheViking
exhibitionforprimaryschoolstudentsand
isavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull VikingndashSpecialNeedsndashdevelopedforthe
Vikingexhibitionandisabasicworksheet
bull Ancient-EgyptSpecialNeedsndashdeveloped
fortheEgyptianexhibitionandisabasic
worksheet
bull MedievalIrelandActvitySheetsandnotesfor
Teachersndashtherearesixsheetsinthesettwo
ofthesheetspersetarebasedononeofthe
followingthreetopicsPowerWorkandPrayer
Therearesixsheetsinthesettwoofthesheets
persetarebasedononeofthefollowingthree
topicsPowerWorkandPrayer
back to contents
previous page next page
Power Activity
Sheet1
AngloNormanLords
andIrishchiefs
Activity
Sheet2
LadyMargaretButler
Work Activity
Sheet3
Peopleinthecountry
Activity
Sheet4
Peopleinthetown
Prayer Activity
Sheet5
PeopleintheChristian
Church
Actvity
Sheet6
PilgrimPeople
Thissetisdesignedforsenior(age10+)
primarystudents
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Copiesofthesheetsareavailablefromthe
BookingsOfficeandsomeoftheabovesheets
arealsoinpdfformatontheMuseumwebsite
11mdash12
back to contents
previous page next page
For primary schools tours and activities are aimed at meeting the requirements for the SESE curriculum in particular history They encompass a variety of hands on activities and tours which are a fun yet informative and include essential aspects of the curriculum Other subjects supported by our programmes are Visual Arts English Irish Geography and Drama
Regular Services Gallery-based talks and tours
GeneralTourTheobjectiveofthegeneraltouristoprovide
studentsatprimarylevelwithanintroductionto
thecollectionswithinthemuseumbyexploring
ourpastthroughdiscoveryandinvestigationof
theobjectsondisplayThetourexploresaspects
ofthefollowingexhibtiionsareasPrehistoric
IrelandIrelandrsquosGoldandtheTreasury
Collectionincludingartefactssuchasthe
BroighterHoardtheArdaghChaliceand
theTaraBrooch
Informationaboutthethreemainexhibitions
whichstudentswillseeduringtheirvisit
PrehistoricIrelandOacuter-irelandGoldandThe
Treasurycanbeobtainedat wwwmuseumieenexhibition-listarchaeology-and-ethnography-permanent-exhibitionsaspx
Moreinformationonsomeofthekeyobjectsis
availableontheMuseumwebsiteforexample
aboutobejctscreatedintheBronzeAgeat
13mdash14
wwwmuseumieenexhibitioninfoobjectsandtechniquesaspxandforthosein
theTreasuryatwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlist8-major-piecesaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
VikingIrelandThistourisbasedonthecollectionswithinthe
VikingIrelandGalleryTheexhibitionexamines
chronologicallythearrivaloftheVikingsettlers
toIrelandexploringaspectsoftheirscandinavian
heritagetheirinitialimpactandlaterinfluence
onIrishlife
Primarylevelstudentsinvestigateship-building
weaponryanddressandmoreeverydayaspects
ofVikinglifefromtradeandecomonytothe
developmentoftownsinIrelandInformation
onthisexhibitionisavailableontheMuseum
websitewwwmuseumieenexhibitionviking-irelandaspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-
5 PrimarySchoolProgrammes
back to contents
previous page next page
vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
back to contents
previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page next page
Whatisthecostofaguidedself-guidedvisitAlleducationservicestoschoolsarefreeIfyou
arevisitingasamemberofthepublicand
areover16yearsoldtourscosteuro2perperson
HowdoIgetthereOn Foot (approximately)bull 10minuteswalkfromGraftonStreet
orStStephenrsquosGreen
bull 20minuteswalkfromOrsquoConnellStreetor
DublinDocklands
Public TransportBus77A101113(OrsquoConnellStreet)Museum
Link(172)operatedbyDublinBushasadropoff
andpickupstopatthethreeDublinsites
LuasGreenLineLuas(tram)Fiveminuteswalk
fromlsquoStStephenrsquosGreenrsquostop
TrainTenminuteswalkfromlsquoPearsersquostationon
WestlandRow
Whataretheopeninghoursbull TuesdaytoSaturdayfrom1000am
to500pm
bull Sunday200pmto500pm
The Museum is closed on Mondays
7mdash8
WhatisavailableinIrishTaacute bileoga oibre agus roinnt litriacuteocht le treoraiacute
ar faacuteil triacute Ghaeilge do phaacuteistiacute san Ard-Mhuacutesaem
Glaoigh ar an ofig Teagmhaacutela chun tuilleadh
eolais a fhaacuteil faoi na seirbhiacutesiacute seo
ActivitySheetsandeducationalliteratureare
availablethroughIrishpleasecontactthe
BookingsOfficeformoreinformationabout
theseservices
CanwedomorethanoneactivitypervisitEachgrouprsquosneedsaredifferentandwetryto
meetallrequirementsWerecommendhowever
thatgroupsundertakejustonefacilitated
activityduringtheirvisittomaximiseonthe
learningpotentialofthevisit
Wealsorecommendthatyouallowadequate
timeforyourgroupifyouareplanningtovisit
anotherMuseumGalleryorHeritagesiteafter
yourvisittotheNationalMuseum
IstheMuseumwheelchairaccessibleThegroundfloorexhibitionsMuseumgiftshop
MuseumCafeacuteandrestroomsarewheelchair
accessibleThereisnowheelchairaccessibilityto
thefirstfloorexhibitions
3 Planningyourvisit Somefrequentlyaskedquestions
IsthereashoponsitewithreadingmaterialaboutthethemesexploredintheMuseumrsquosexhibitionsAttheMuseumentranceisthegiftshopwhich
containsmanybooksaboutarchaeologyandIrish
prehistoryTheMuseumshopoffersteachersa
10discount
Whatisthedifferencebetweenatourandaworkshopbull BothareledbymembersoftheEducation
andOutreachDepartmentStaff
bull Toursbringstudentstoanumberof
exhibitiongalleriesandareagood
introductiontotheMuseumSometoursare
betterdescribedasgallerybasedsessions
wherethereisdeeperfocusonaparticular
themeforexampletheVikingsorEgyptians
bull Workshopsalsoarenormallybasedonone
themeorideainonegalleryandencourage
thestudenttoengageinamorein-depth
waywithobjects
AllvisitsfacilitatedbyEducationstaffare
deliveredwithanemphasisoninteractivityto
generateatwo-waydiscussionaboutwhatthe
studentsarelookingatFormoreinformation
aboutourworkshopsandtourspleaseread
thisbrochure
WhatotherservicesdoestheEducationampOutreachDepartmentorganiseInformal eventsWealsorunanumberofworkshopsandevents
forfamiliesatweekendsandduringschool
holidayspleaselogontothewebsiteevents
listingpageformoreinformationaboutthem
wwwmuseumieenlistcalendar-of-eventsaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
We would recommend that any teacher bringing a self-guided group to the Museum visit the Museum before their school visits and consult the Museum website wwwmuseumie for more information about what the student could see during a visit For example the notes on the medieval exhibition at wwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspx and wwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx For more information about the collections consult wwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
9mdash10
4 Self-guidedresourcesforteachers
ActivitySheetsTheEducationandOutreachDepartmenthas
createdanumberofactivitysheetswhichare
suitableforprimaryschoolstudents
bull MyFavouriteObjectndashcanbeusedinany
galleryandisabasicsimpleworksheetandis
availableinEnglishandIrish
bull StoneAgendashdevelopedforthegroundfloor
prehistoricexhibitionforprimaryschool
studentsandisavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull SoyouwanttobeaMummyndashdevelopedfor
theEgyptianexhibitionforprimaryschool
students
bull GoaVikingndashdevelopedfortheViking
exhibitionforprimaryschoolstudentsand
isavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull VikingndashSpecialNeedsndashdevelopedforthe
Vikingexhibitionandisabasicworksheet
bull Ancient-EgyptSpecialNeedsndashdeveloped
fortheEgyptianexhibitionandisabasic
worksheet
bull MedievalIrelandActvitySheetsandnotesfor
Teachersndashtherearesixsheetsinthesettwo
ofthesheetspersetarebasedononeofthe
followingthreetopicsPowerWorkandPrayer
Therearesixsheetsinthesettwoofthesheets
persetarebasedononeofthefollowingthree
topicsPowerWorkandPrayer
back to contents
previous page next page
Power Activity
Sheet1
AngloNormanLords
andIrishchiefs
Activity
Sheet2
LadyMargaretButler
Work Activity
Sheet3
Peopleinthecountry
Activity
Sheet4
Peopleinthetown
Prayer Activity
Sheet5
PeopleintheChristian
Church
Actvity
Sheet6
PilgrimPeople
Thissetisdesignedforsenior(age10+)
primarystudents
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Copiesofthesheetsareavailablefromthe
BookingsOfficeandsomeoftheabovesheets
arealsoinpdfformatontheMuseumwebsite
11mdash12
back to contents
previous page next page
For primary schools tours and activities are aimed at meeting the requirements for the SESE curriculum in particular history They encompass a variety of hands on activities and tours which are a fun yet informative and include essential aspects of the curriculum Other subjects supported by our programmes are Visual Arts English Irish Geography and Drama
Regular Services Gallery-based talks and tours
GeneralTourTheobjectiveofthegeneraltouristoprovide
studentsatprimarylevelwithanintroductionto
thecollectionswithinthemuseumbyexploring
ourpastthroughdiscoveryandinvestigationof
theobjectsondisplayThetourexploresaspects
ofthefollowingexhibtiionsareasPrehistoric
IrelandIrelandrsquosGoldandtheTreasury
Collectionincludingartefactssuchasthe
BroighterHoardtheArdaghChaliceand
theTaraBrooch
Informationaboutthethreemainexhibitions
whichstudentswillseeduringtheirvisit
PrehistoricIrelandOacuter-irelandGoldandThe
Treasurycanbeobtainedat wwwmuseumieenexhibition-listarchaeology-and-ethnography-permanent-exhibitionsaspx
Moreinformationonsomeofthekeyobjectsis
availableontheMuseumwebsiteforexample
aboutobejctscreatedintheBronzeAgeat
13mdash14
wwwmuseumieenexhibitioninfoobjectsandtechniquesaspxandforthosein
theTreasuryatwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlist8-major-piecesaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
VikingIrelandThistourisbasedonthecollectionswithinthe
VikingIrelandGalleryTheexhibitionexamines
chronologicallythearrivaloftheVikingsettlers
toIrelandexploringaspectsoftheirscandinavian
heritagetheirinitialimpactandlaterinfluence
onIrishlife
Primarylevelstudentsinvestigateship-building
weaponryanddressandmoreeverydayaspects
ofVikinglifefromtradeandecomonytothe
developmentoftownsinIrelandInformation
onthisexhibitionisavailableontheMuseum
websitewwwmuseumieenexhibitionviking-irelandaspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-
5 PrimarySchoolProgrammes
back to contents
previous page next page
vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
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previous page next page
Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
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previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page next page
We would recommend that any teacher bringing a self-guided group to the Museum visit the Museum before their school visits and consult the Museum website wwwmuseumie for more information about what the student could see during a visit For example the notes on the medieval exhibition at wwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspx and wwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx For more information about the collections consult wwwmuseumieencollectionearly-medievalaspx
9mdash10
4 Self-guidedresourcesforteachers
ActivitySheetsTheEducationandOutreachDepartmenthas
createdanumberofactivitysheetswhichare
suitableforprimaryschoolstudents
bull MyFavouriteObjectndashcanbeusedinany
galleryandisabasicsimpleworksheetandis
availableinEnglishandIrish
bull StoneAgendashdevelopedforthegroundfloor
prehistoricexhibitionforprimaryschool
studentsandisavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull SoyouwanttobeaMummyndashdevelopedfor
theEgyptianexhibitionforprimaryschool
students
bull GoaVikingndashdevelopedfortheViking
exhibitionforprimaryschoolstudentsand
isavailableinEnglishandIrish
bull VikingndashSpecialNeedsndashdevelopedforthe
Vikingexhibitionandisabasicworksheet
bull Ancient-EgyptSpecialNeedsndashdeveloped
fortheEgyptianexhibitionandisabasic
worksheet
bull MedievalIrelandActvitySheetsandnotesfor
Teachersndashtherearesixsheetsinthesettwo
ofthesheetspersetarebasedononeofthe
followingthreetopicsPowerWorkandPrayer
Therearesixsheetsinthesettwoofthesheets
persetarebasedononeofthefollowingthree
topicsPowerWorkandPrayer
back to contents
previous page next page
Power Activity
Sheet1
AngloNormanLords
andIrishchiefs
Activity
Sheet2
LadyMargaretButler
Work Activity
Sheet3
Peopleinthecountry
Activity
Sheet4
Peopleinthetown
Prayer Activity
Sheet5
PeopleintheChristian
Church
Actvity
Sheet6
PilgrimPeople
Thissetisdesignedforsenior(age10+)
primarystudents
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Copiesofthesheetsareavailablefromthe
BookingsOfficeandsomeoftheabovesheets
arealsoinpdfformatontheMuseumwebsite
11mdash12
back to contents
previous page next page
For primary schools tours and activities are aimed at meeting the requirements for the SESE curriculum in particular history They encompass a variety of hands on activities and tours which are a fun yet informative and include essential aspects of the curriculum Other subjects supported by our programmes are Visual Arts English Irish Geography and Drama
Regular Services Gallery-based talks and tours
GeneralTourTheobjectiveofthegeneraltouristoprovide
studentsatprimarylevelwithanintroductionto
thecollectionswithinthemuseumbyexploring
ourpastthroughdiscoveryandinvestigationof
theobjectsondisplayThetourexploresaspects
ofthefollowingexhibtiionsareasPrehistoric
IrelandIrelandrsquosGoldandtheTreasury
Collectionincludingartefactssuchasthe
BroighterHoardtheArdaghChaliceand
theTaraBrooch
Informationaboutthethreemainexhibitions
whichstudentswillseeduringtheirvisit
PrehistoricIrelandOacuter-irelandGoldandThe
Treasurycanbeobtainedat wwwmuseumieenexhibition-listarchaeology-and-ethnography-permanent-exhibitionsaspx
Moreinformationonsomeofthekeyobjectsis
availableontheMuseumwebsiteforexample
aboutobejctscreatedintheBronzeAgeat
13mdash14
wwwmuseumieenexhibitioninfoobjectsandtechniquesaspxandforthosein
theTreasuryatwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlist8-major-piecesaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
VikingIrelandThistourisbasedonthecollectionswithinthe
VikingIrelandGalleryTheexhibitionexamines
chronologicallythearrivaloftheVikingsettlers
toIrelandexploringaspectsoftheirscandinavian
heritagetheirinitialimpactandlaterinfluence
onIrishlife
Primarylevelstudentsinvestigateship-building
weaponryanddressandmoreeverydayaspects
ofVikinglifefromtradeandecomonytothe
developmentoftownsinIrelandInformation
onthisexhibitionisavailableontheMuseum
websitewwwmuseumieenexhibitionviking-irelandaspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-
5 PrimarySchoolProgrammes
back to contents
previous page next page
vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
back to contents
previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page next page
Power Activity
Sheet1
AngloNormanLords
andIrishchiefs
Activity
Sheet2
LadyMargaretButler
Work Activity
Sheet3
Peopleinthecountry
Activity
Sheet4
Peopleinthetown
Prayer Activity
Sheet5
PeopleintheChristian
Church
Actvity
Sheet6
PilgrimPeople
Thissetisdesignedforsenior(age10+)
primarystudents
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Copiesofthesheetsareavailablefromthe
BookingsOfficeandsomeoftheabovesheets
arealsoinpdfformatontheMuseumwebsite
11mdash12
back to contents
previous page next page
For primary schools tours and activities are aimed at meeting the requirements for the SESE curriculum in particular history They encompass a variety of hands on activities and tours which are a fun yet informative and include essential aspects of the curriculum Other subjects supported by our programmes are Visual Arts English Irish Geography and Drama
Regular Services Gallery-based talks and tours
GeneralTourTheobjectiveofthegeneraltouristoprovide
studentsatprimarylevelwithanintroductionto
thecollectionswithinthemuseumbyexploring
ourpastthroughdiscoveryandinvestigationof
theobjectsondisplayThetourexploresaspects
ofthefollowingexhibtiionsareasPrehistoric
IrelandIrelandrsquosGoldandtheTreasury
Collectionincludingartefactssuchasthe
BroighterHoardtheArdaghChaliceand
theTaraBrooch
Informationaboutthethreemainexhibitions
whichstudentswillseeduringtheirvisit
PrehistoricIrelandOacuter-irelandGoldandThe
Treasurycanbeobtainedat wwwmuseumieenexhibition-listarchaeology-and-ethnography-permanent-exhibitionsaspx
Moreinformationonsomeofthekeyobjectsis
availableontheMuseumwebsiteforexample
aboutobejctscreatedintheBronzeAgeat
13mdash14
wwwmuseumieenexhibitioninfoobjectsandtechniquesaspxandforthosein
theTreasuryatwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlist8-major-piecesaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
VikingIrelandThistourisbasedonthecollectionswithinthe
VikingIrelandGalleryTheexhibitionexamines
chronologicallythearrivaloftheVikingsettlers
toIrelandexploringaspectsoftheirscandinavian
heritagetheirinitialimpactandlaterinfluence
onIrishlife
Primarylevelstudentsinvestigateship-building
weaponryanddressandmoreeverydayaspects
ofVikinglifefromtradeandecomonytothe
developmentoftownsinIrelandInformation
onthisexhibitionisavailableontheMuseum
websitewwwmuseumieenexhibitionviking-irelandaspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-
5 PrimarySchoolProgrammes
back to contents
previous page next page
vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
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Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
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lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
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National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
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For primary schools tours and activities are aimed at meeting the requirements for the SESE curriculum in particular history They encompass a variety of hands on activities and tours which are a fun yet informative and include essential aspects of the curriculum Other subjects supported by our programmes are Visual Arts English Irish Geography and Drama
Regular Services Gallery-based talks and tours
GeneralTourTheobjectiveofthegeneraltouristoprovide
studentsatprimarylevelwithanintroductionto
thecollectionswithinthemuseumbyexploring
ourpastthroughdiscoveryandinvestigationof
theobjectsondisplayThetourexploresaspects
ofthefollowingexhibtiionsareasPrehistoric
IrelandIrelandrsquosGoldandtheTreasury
Collectionincludingartefactssuchasthe
BroighterHoardtheArdaghChaliceand
theTaraBrooch
Informationaboutthethreemainexhibitions
whichstudentswillseeduringtheirvisit
PrehistoricIrelandOacuter-irelandGoldandThe
Treasurycanbeobtainedat wwwmuseumieenexhibition-listarchaeology-and-ethnography-permanent-exhibitionsaspx
Moreinformationonsomeofthekeyobjectsis
availableontheMuseumwebsiteforexample
aboutobejctscreatedintheBronzeAgeat
13mdash14
wwwmuseumieenexhibitioninfoobjectsandtechniquesaspxandforthosein
theTreasuryatwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlist8-major-piecesaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
VikingIrelandThistourisbasedonthecollectionswithinthe
VikingIrelandGalleryTheexhibitionexamines
chronologicallythearrivaloftheVikingsettlers
toIrelandexploringaspectsoftheirscandinavian
heritagetheirinitialimpactandlaterinfluence
onIrishlife
Primarylevelstudentsinvestigateship-building
weaponryanddressandmoreeverydayaspects
ofVikinglifefromtradeandecomonytothe
developmentoftownsinIrelandInformation
onthisexhibitionisavailableontheMuseum
websitewwwmuseumieenexhibitionviking-irelandaspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-
5 PrimarySchoolProgrammes
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vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
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previous page next page
Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
back to contents
previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page next page
vikingirelandaspxandonthecollectionat
wwwmuseumieencollectionvikingaspx
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum25pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
AncientEgyptThistourfocusesontheAncientEgypt
coveringthespanofEgyptiancivilisationfrom
thepredynasticperiodc5000BCtotheRoman
periodc395ADThetourencompassesa
varietyofaspectsofthisancientcivilisation
portrayingthevibrantlifeoftheEgyptian
populationsexploringthemythssurrounding
theirmanygodsaspectsofdailyritualactivity
hieroglyphsandthescaredtraditionsassociated
withdeathandburialPrimarylevelstudents
alsodiscoverandexploretheprocessesof
mummificationandaregiventotheopportunity
tocomefacetofacewitharealmummyFor
moreinformationabouttheAncientEgypt
exhibitionpleaseseetheMuseumwebsite
onthefollowingpagewwwmuseumieenexhibitionancient-egyptaspx
15mdash16
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox30minutes
IrelandintheMiddleAgesThistourexploresaspectsofLifeinMedieval
IrelandandconsidersthearrivaloftheAnglo-
Normansinthemid12thcenturyanditsimpacton
Irishsocietytothereformationofthe16thcentury
Theexhibitionendeavourstoencompassnot
onlythepoliticalchangesinIrelandwiththe
colonisationoftheAnglo-Normansbutalso
includesaspectsofdailylifeinruralandurban
IrelandThereligiousactivityofthisperiodisthe
finalelementtotheexhibitionandithighlights
theimportanceofreligiousfestivalspilgrimage
andartworkMoreinformationonthisexhibition
isavailableontheMuseumwebsiteonwwwmuseumieenexhibitionmedieval-ireland-1150-1550aspxandwwwmuseumieenexhibitionlistexhibition-details-medievalirelandaspx
back to contents
previous page next page
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
back to contents
previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page next page
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull Lifesocietyworkandcultureinthepast
bull Erasofchangeandconflict
bull Politicsconflictandsociety
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
KingshipandSacrificeThistourdetailsrecentfindsandinvestigations
oftheremainsofIronAgebogbodiesinIrish
BogsThetouroffersprimarylevelstudentsthe
oppurtunitytostepbackintimeandmeetsome
oftheinhabitantsofIronAgeIreland
Throughinteractionwiththesefascinatingfinds
studentsdiscoverwhythesebodiesmayhave
beenplacedinbogswhotheymayhavebeen
andtheirroleinthecommunityandevenwhat
theirlastmealwas
ThistouralsoincludesotherfindsfromIrish
bogsandsteadilybuildsupapictureofdailylife
inIreland2000yearsagoFurtherinformation
aboutthisexhibitionisavailableatwebsite
wwwmuseumieenexhibitionkinship-and-
sacraficeaspx
17mdash18
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Communication
bull ContinuityandChangeOverTime
bull LifeSocietyWorkandCulture
SESE Geography
bull HumanEnvironments
bull NaturalEnvironments
Maximum15pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
SpecialisedToursSpecialisedtourscanbefocusedonspecific
aspectsofthecollectionsExamplesofthese
includingaspectsoftheStoneAgeBronzeAge
ortoursofamoregeneralthemesuchasthe
archaeologyofaspecificcountyThesetours
canbetailoredtomeettheeducationalneeds
oftheprimaryschoolandcansuitarangeof
agegroups
Moreinformationonthisisavailablethroughour
bookingoffice
Maximum30pergroup
Durationapprox45minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
back to contents
previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page next page
Regular Services Workshops
lsquoExploreaVikingChestrsquoHistoryWorkshopThisworkshopintroducesprimarylevelstudents
tolifeinVikingIrelandthroughthecollections
inmuseumandtheycanthenexplorevarious
replicavikingartefactsfromtheMuseumrsquos
handlingcollectionThisnotonlygivesstudents
anopportunitytoexploreVikingartefactsona
moresensorylevelbutalsoallowsdiscussionand
interactiononthelifeoftheVikingsinIreland
ThisworkshoptakesplaceinourEducation
ResourceRoomandtheexhibitionsFor30
minuteshalftheclasswillusinganactivitysheet
viewtheexhibitionwithagroupleaderwhilethe
otherhalfexploretheVikingHandlingCollection
andthenthegroupswillswapover
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
19mdash20
Maximum is 30 students per hour long session
Please note the class will be split in two for
this visit and thus two adult group leaders are
necessary for this workshop Half the class will
view the exhibition with a group leader while the
other half explore the Viking Handling Collection
and then after 30 minutes the groups will swap
over Total duration approximately 60 minutes
back to contents
previous page next page
lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
back to contents
previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page next page
lsquoMakeaprehistoricclaypotrsquoWorkshopThisworkshopinvitesstudentstoexamine
thedifferenttypesofNeolithicandBronze
AgepotteryondisplayintheMuseumThisis
followedbyasensory-basedhandlingsession
withreplicaprehistoricpotteryandhandson
workshopThisinteractiveworkshopprompts
studentstothinkaboutthedomesticand
ritualcontextsthatthepotterycamefromthe
differenttechniquesinvolvedinitsproduction
andthepeoplewhomadeitThestudentscan
thenputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice
andmaketheirownclaypot
Key Curriculum Strands
SESE History
bull WorkingasanHistorian
bull TimeandChronology
bull UsingEvidence
bull Lifesocietyworkandculture
bull Continuityandchangeovertime
SESE History
bull Lookingandresponding
bull Developingforminclay
Maximum20pergroup
Durationapprox60minutes
21mdash22
back to contents
previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
back to contents
previous page
National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
t (01) 677 7444
f (01) 677 7450
e infomuseumie
w wwwmuseumie
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