Education Live (pdf) - National Museums Liverpool

PRIMARY SCHOOLSKEY STAGE 1 & 2KEY STAGE 2 ONLYLittlesmugglebusters'playdayJoin the fun and games atSeized! Discover the roleof the Customs Officerswho protect our bordersfrom smugglers. Rummagethrough our smugglers’suitcase, handle objectsfrom our endangeredanimal collection, or dressas a sniffer dog to searchfor clues! KS1 children willalso make their ownpassport.KS1Max no: 15 / Duration: 60 minsSea Urchins -storytellingSea Urchins is a play areafor families with youngchildren, aged eight andunder. It is situated on thefirst floor of MerseysideMaritime Museum, in theLife at Sea gallery. In thissession, the group dress upand take part in interactivestorytelling about our SeaUrchin characters such asthe cheeky monkey ornaughty seagulls, asfeatured on our colourfulbackdrop!KS1 (years 1 & 2)Max no: 15 / Duration: 45 minsSubjects: Literacy, DramaMusic from aroundthe worldIn this hands-on sessionchildren play differentmusical instruments andform their own ‘museumband’. They look at andhandle instruments fromCanada, South America,Africa, and Asia andinvestigate the lives ofpeople around the world.KS1 & KS2Max no: 35 / Duration: 45 minsSubjects: Citizenship, Geography,History, MusicPirates ahoy!What did pirates do? Joinour pirate leader and setsail with dressing-up,treasure hunts, singingpirate shanties, andpromenading through theMuseum looking at ourexhibits.Art and the seaAn art workshop usingimages relevant to a visit tothe Maritime Museum -choose from either amaritime or a piratetheme. Pupils will createboth individual pieces andcontribute to a groupwork to take back toschool to support postvisitwork and inspirememories of their day.KS2 onlyMax no: 20 / Duration: 60 minsSubject: ArtKS1 & KS2Max no: 15 / Duration: 60 minsSubject: History, LiteracySee introduction page to book sessions. All our sessions are free!21