Museum of Science and Industry

Cross-curricular taught sessions for KS1:

• cost £3.00 per pupil (Minimum group charge of £66.00*)
• are led by a Museum Education Officer
• last 1 hour
• include hands-on practical activities
• can be booked for classes of up to 36 children (some exceptions)
• include a Teachers' Pack with more information and resources

(*There is no minimum group charge for special needs groups.)

Winter Special Offer!

Book a session for December and January and pay just the minimum group charge of £66 for your class.

 

Wheels Y1

What are wheels for? What makes them go? A discussion and demonstrations are followed by ‘wheels’ activities. Link this session with a visit to see the many wheels on the engines and vehicles in the Power Hall and Air & Space Hall. This session is also suitable for Foundation Stage children.

Session available 1 June 2009 to 17 July 2009.

 

Weaving KS1

What is fabric? What materials are fabrics made from? After looking, feeling and talking about different fabrics, we focus on cotton. The children then become the warp, weft and shuttle of a human loom to weave a pattern. We conclude with a demonstration of a historic Lancashire power loom in action. A one-hour taught session in the Textiles Gallery. (Max. 30 pupils)

Session available every weekday during school term time.

 

Fabric Printing KS1

Print on cotton fabric using our historic blocks. Learn about the textile printing industry, dyes and fabrics. Bring an old T-shirt to print on.

Session available 2 June 2008 to 18 July 2008 and 11 May 2009 to 17 July 2009. 

 

Paper Recycling KS1

What is paper? How is paper made? Who invented it? The children make their own recycled sheet of paper by hand using a mould and deckle. 

Session available 2 June to 18 July 2008; 3 Nov 2008 to 9 Jan 2009 and 1 June 2009 to 13 July 2009.