Heritage Education Week at Clare Museum
27th - 30th March, 2007
Heritage Education Week will run at Clare Museum from 27th - 30th , and it is targeted at primary schools, particularly 4th to 6th classes. The purpose of heritage education week is to generate greater interest and appreciation of our heritage in primary schools in a practical and pupil-friendly way.
It is hoped in turn that teachers and pupils will be encouraged to leave the classroom to enjoy their local heritage and come to identify Clare Museum as a valuable educational resource.
During the week, a speaker will give two 30 minute classes daily at 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m., with a different topic each day. While Tony Kirby's workshops will be 45 minutes in duration, the other workshops will be 30 minutes in length. Places are limited to 35 pupils for each workshop and bookings can be made by calling the curator at 065-6823382 or by email at claremuseum@clarecoco.ie. It is essential to book early to avoid disappointment.
Why not combine an education week workshop with a visit to the permanent exhibition and to the temporary exhibition: Empowering the People: the career and acheivements of Dr. Brendan O'Regan..
ADMISSION TO THE WORKSHOPS AND THE EXHIBITION IS FREE
PROGRAMME
| Tuesday, 27th March | From
Africa to Ireland – John Murphy
John is an expert on the bio-diversity of Clare and will talk about the annual bird migration from Africa to Ireland. |
| Wednesday, 28th March | Stones,
Bones, Flowers and Animals – Tony Kirby
Tony is an expert on the Burren. He will make a powerpoint presentation on the flora, fauna and geology of that great Clare landscape. |
| Thursday, 29th March | Spinning
and Weaving - Geraldine O'Sullivan
Geraldine is a Weaver from Ennis, and will demonstrate the old art of weaving. Pupils will have an opportunity to try their hand and a handling collection will be available. |
| Friday, 30th March | Pirates, Shipwrecks and Irelands Underwater Heritage – Connie Kelleher Connie is an underwater archaeologist and will tell true stories about the treasures that lie beneath the seas off our island, tales of piracy and finds from shipwrecks! |