Primary school brochure 2011-12 - Pitt Rivers Museum

P I T T R I V E R S M U S E U M
Primary Schools Programme 2011-12
Downloadable resources
Teacher information sheets
Curriculum links
www.prm.ox.ac.uk

Guided Trails for KS1 and 2
Guided trails offer an interactive tour highlighting key objects, and an activity around the
Museum. One Volunteer Education Guide to every ten children.
Maximum group size: 35 Length of session: 75 minutes
The Aztecs KS2
Pupils build up a picture of how an Aztec person might have looked as they discover Aztec
artefacts, as well as Central-American featherwork and body arts.
Africa KS2
Pupils explore the diversity of Africa by looking at cultures from the savannahs of the East to
the rainforests of the West.
Ancient Egypt KS1&2
Pupils become detectives as they look at artefacts that have survived from Ancient Egypt,
such as mummies and scarab beetles.
Native Americans KS1&2
Discover what totem poles and tipis can reveal about identity and environment. Pupils find
out about the lifestyle of Plains Indians and the Haida people from Canada’s NW Coast.
The Inuit KS1&2
Find out about traditional Inuit life and explore the materials available to craftsmen in a cold
environment.
First Visit to the Pitt Rivers Museum KS1
A chance to see and handle an exciting range of objects from around the world. 1 hour

Hands-on Workshops for KS1 and 2
Workshops are led by Education Officers and allow pupils to handle and learn from Museum
artefacts. Maximum group size: 35.
New
What is it? Years 5 & 6
A fun object handling session to encourage questioning and analytical skills. Pupils handle
mystery objects and research artefacts around the Museum. 1 hour
African Music Years 5 & 6
Discover the music and instruments of Africa, play a traditional piece on the giant Ugandan
embaire xylophone and explore the African collections in the Museum. 135 minutes
History Detective KS2
Discover what objects can reveal about people and their environment by handling artefacts
and exploring the Museum. Pupils develop their skills of historical enquiry as they find out
about a mystery person from a range of sources. 90 minutes
Extreme Environments KS2
Pupils explore how extreme hot and cold environments affect peoples’ ways of life.
They handle objects from hot and cold places, and compare how the Maasai and Inuit people
adapt to their environments. 1 hour
Masks KS1&2
Pupils explore why people wear masks and how they can be used in celebrations,
performances or ceremonies. They look at how character can be expressed as they handle
masks, investigate the Museum’s collections and draw a mask. 1 hour
Puppets and Stories KS1&2
The session will focus on the Hindu story of the Ramayana while pupils handle Javanese
shadow puppets, explore the Museum, create stories and learn about light and shadow.
Shadow puppets can be made back at school. 1 hour
Materials KS1
Pupils handle objects and do backpack activities around the Museum to explore the way
people use a variety of materials to make everyday objects. 1 hour
There are a selection of trails for self-guided visits available on the website.

Admission and
activities are FREE
Booking is essential for all groups
We require a ratio of 1 adult to 10 children
Opening Hours
Monday 12.00 – 4.30
Tuesday to Sundays 10.00 – 4.30
Book your visit
Tel: 01865 270927
Email: education@prm.ox.ac.uk
Address: Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP
Access is gained through the Oxford University Museum of Natural
History. Visits to this Museum must be booked separately.
Tel: 01865 282451
Email: education@oum.ox.ac.uk
Access
The Museum is fully accessible to visitors with disability, with an adapted
toilet and lift to all floors. There is a platform lift at the main entrance and
level access via the South Door on Robinson Close. A disabled parking
space may be booked in advance. Please speak to staff for details.
Lunch
Lunch can be eaten on the Museum lawn or in the University Parks in fine
weather. If available, a room can be booked in advance to eat lunch in
when it is raining.