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PRIMARY SCHOOLSKEY STAGE 1 & 2Ancient EgyptFind out about rituals,mummification, daily lifeand writing in ancientEgypt. After an informalquestion and answersession, the children handleartefacts from thousandsof years ago, includingcanopic jars used inmummification, amuletsused for magicalprotection, and everydayobjects such as jewelleryand make-up. Based in theWeston Discovery Centre.Please ensure a 1:8 ratio ofadults to children.KS1 & KS2Max no: 32 / Duration: 50 minsSubject: History, ScienceAncient GreeceExamine daily life in ancientGreece. Questions andanswers followed byactivity work, with thechance to handle ancientGreek artefacts includingsculptures, pottery, toys,furniture decoration andreplica clothing. Based inthe Weston DiscoveryCentre. Please ensure a 1:8ratio of adults to children.KS1 & KS2Max no: 32 / Duration: 50 minsSubject: HistoryExplore and discovernatural historyThere are thousands ofitems from the geology,zoology and botanycollections in the CloreNatural History Centre.Many can be handled orexplored throughmicroscopes. Traineddemonstrators are onhand to encourage thechildren to explore forthemselves and discoversome of these strange andwonderful specimens.KS1 & KS2Max no: 35 / Duration: 40 minsSubject: ScienceGiant African LandSnail projectWe can provide yourschool with a cage,equipment, a care sheetand two African LandSnails to look after for sixmonths. You can do somesimple experiments withthem. Activities are to bedone in the classroom (atschool).KS1 & KS2Subject: Mini beasts, Science,Living thingsAt school - limited availabilitySee introduction page to book sessions. All our sessions are free!13