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Learning opportunities for schools and groups
Bring learning to life with a school or group visit to the Great North Museum: Hancock. We welcome groups from babies and toddlers all the way up to further and higher education students.
Activities you can take part in include: hands-on workshops with museum staff, planetarium shows for all ages, plus teacher-led time to explore the galleries.
Primary schools might have story time alongside the array of animals in Living Planet, or explore a topic like Ancient Egypt in more depth.
Secondary schools can book a cross-curricular enrichment day for a whole year group, whilst sixth form and above might meet a curator or have a Q&A on careers.
“Excellent - children engaged and really enjoyed their learning. Resources were super and exciting which again supported the learning.”
Primary School Teacher
“Staff were massively knowledgeable of the museum and the KS3 curriculum and adapted and accommodated for our needs expertly”
Secondary School teacher
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Visit the Planetarium
We have shows suitable for all ages
Hadrian’s Wall Virtual Focus Day
Friday 17 November 2023, KS2
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Resources for visiting the museum and for use in your classroom
Projects, CPD, case studies & awards
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Who we are
The Learning Team is made up of:
- Dr Kate Holden - Learning Officer
- Morgan Fail - Assistant Learning Officer, History
- Georgina Scott - Assistant Learning Officer, Early Years
- Jo McSwaine - Assistant Learning Officer, Science
