Language treasures at Great North Museum Hancock: 10am-2pm on 4th March (Y3-9) or teacher-led activities throughout March
The Great North Museum Hancock welcomes North East schools (Y3-9) to embark on a captivating linguistic journey. Unearth a rich tapestry of languages, foster connections and celebrate diversity. Inspire pupils to discover the beauty of words, connect across cultures, and broaden their horizons.
On 4th March, registered schools will engage in hands-on workshops, explore galleries through a linguistic lens. Alternatively, book teacher-led visits in March with language worksheets. Registration required.
Who is it for?
- The full day events and the teacher led activities are aimed at pupils in Years 3-9 from schools in Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and Gateshead.
- North East SEND schools are welcome, it is recommended pupils are working at Y3-9 level – please share any access/learning needs so we can endeavour to adapt appropriately.
- We will aim to give priority to schools with above average percentage of pupils eligible for the pupil premium.
When and where will it happen?
- Visits including workshops: 4th March at Great North Museum (Hancock) in Newcastle 10am – 2pm (Arrivals from 9:50am, recommended departure time from 2:10pm)
- Teacher-led schools’ activities are available with teacher resources and can be booked during March
- Location: Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT.
What is the activity?
The Great North Museum: Hancock is welcoming North East schools (KS2-3) to unearth a rich tapestry of languages, foster connections, and celebrate diversity. Explore our galleries through a linguistic lens and immerse pupils in the languages of our collections, inspiring them to discover the beauty of words, connect across cultures, and broaden their horizons.
For schools with places to attend on 4th March, there will be a carousel of activities linked to different museum collections, with hands-on activities and languages related to the collections. This will include workshops supported by museum and university staff and students, as well as teacher-led activities.
- Workshop (2 options available)
- Teacher-led:
- French, Spanish or German worksheets in the galleries (supported by Newcastle University Language ambassadors). If you teach a different language, let us know.
- Choose 1 from: Story bag: the Word collector, (Y3-4) OR Diversity on Hadrian’s Wall activities (Y5-9) OR Latin inscriptions translations (Y5-9) OR Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics translations (Y3-7).
- Languages Trail & word wall: Explore the galleries, find objects with linguistic links, meet languages experts and celebrate favourite words in any language on our word wall.
Pupils will need to bring a packed lunch and drink. We will provide a space for you to eat, picnic-style.
Teacher-led self-guided visits throughout March:
There is an option for teachers to register for the resource pack to do a teacher-led self-guided programme of exploratory language and culture activities at the museum during March. This opportunity is not led by museum staff, we will book you in and greet you at the start of your visit. If you intend to do the visit over lunch, pupils can bring a packed lunch and drink and GNM will provide a space for you to eat, picnic-style.
Activities include:
- French, Spanish or German worksheets in the galleries
- Choose 2 from: Story bag: the Word collector, (Y3-4) OR Diversity on Hadrian’s Wall activities (Y5-9) OR Latin inscriptions translations (Y5-9) OR Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics translations (Y3-7).
- Languages Trail (lite): Explore the galleries and find objects with linguistic links.
Pupils involved in both the workshop days and teacher-led self-guided visits throughout March, will have the opportunity to use free time to explore the museum – you could touch on another topic you’re learning, try our museum-wide scavenger hunt or visit the shop.
There is also an opportunity to visit the planetarium (Note: There is a charge for the planetarium and visits will need to be booked in advance).
How do I get involved?
- Schools will be able to express an interest via our booking enquiry form for the workshop day or self-guided, teacher-led activities.
- Click here to complete the expression of interest form
- If the workshops on 4th March are fully subscribed and there is a waiting list, schools will still be able to register for teacher-led activities with languages worksheets and book in for visits on dates in March.
Great North Museum will confirm places and also send details to any schools visiting the museum for the workshop or self-guided activities.
Further information and links?
The Great North Museum: Hancock has a wide ranging of collections and exhibits to inspire and engage adults and children of all ages. Our World Cultures gallery showcases objects from across the world – from the pacific islands, Africa, Asia, North America and Europe. Other galleries include the Living Planet, Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, Fossil Stories, Ancient Egyptians, Greek and Etruscan art and archaeology and Natural Northumbria. There is also an opportunity to visit the planetarium.
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Who is organising this?
- Organisation name: Great North Museum Hancock, North East Museums
- Contact: Jo McSwaine gnmlearning@twmuseums.org.uk
