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Share the story of ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle with puppets, laminated food and a hungry caterpillar dressing up outfit.
Tags: Early Years, KS1
08 February 2019
Discover how animals are adapted to increase their chances of survival, through behavioural or physical/anatomical traits in this workshop at Wildlife World.
Tags: Biology, KS2, KS3, Wildlife World
10 September 2021
Get up close to animals from around the world. Learn about adaptations, habitats and evolution by investigating a birds, insects and exotic animal skeletons and seeing our 800,000 scientific specimens.
Tags: Biology, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5
11 February 2019
This popular workshop explores our archaeology collections. Go on an action-packed adventure where pupils step into the mummified person, Nesyamun, seek real Ancient Egyptian treasures and mummify Suny the Egyptian boy.
Tags: Ancient Egyptians, Early Years, KS1, KS2
08 February 2019
This popular workshop delves into our archaeology collections. Immerse your class in the achievements of this civilization by coming face-to-face with Ancient Greek pottery and riches.
Tags: Ancient Greeks, KS2
Are you ready for a Roman quest in Yorkshire? Experience the ‘Romanisation’ of Britain by delving into the past, handling real Roman objects and using evidence to find the Romans in Yorkshire.
Tags: KS2, Romans in Yorkshire
09 February 2019
Use metal detectors to discover Leeds’ Anglo-Saxon gold jewellery, search for evidence of Christian conversion on stone crosses, and discover Northumbrian kings on tiny coins.
Tags: Anglo Saxons in Yorkshire, KS2, Local Leeds History
Take a walk on the wild side and get up close to our natural science displays. Animals and skulls will be brought out especially for you!
Tags: Biology, Early Years, KS1, KS2
08 February 2019
This session is full of fun art activities designed to help pupils to understand and explore our wonderful ruins, including making rubbings, sketching, calligraphy and illuminated letters.
Tags: Early Years, KS1, Materials
05 February 2019
What toys did children get in their stockings in the past? What did it mean if you got coal in your stocking? Discover how the Victorians invented many of our Christmas traditions.
Tags: KS1
08 February 2019
Develop chronological understanding with a difference! Pupils become the heads of a giant timeline, from Stone Age to modern day.
Tags: KS2, Local Leeds History
09 February 2019
Pupils become ‘mini-zoologists’ during this session as we group animals by their characteristics – invertebrates and vertebrates like mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
Tags: Biology, KS1, KS2, Wildlife World
06 July 2023
This fun interactive session provides a unique opportunity for all to try on replica costume and discover the hidden messages in the material about status, wealth and life in Tudor England.
Tags: KS2, Local Leeds History, Medieval and Tudor
07 February 2019
Explore Queen Elizabeth I’s Tudor world with a tour around the house, spotting Tudor clues and discovering how Elizabethan explorers changed the world.
Tags: KS1, KS2, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
16 June 2023