Fun, Biodiversity and Art themed workshop in response to the Murmur of Bees exhibition. Enjoy a short introduction to the exhibition and then get creative with artist Cas McCarthy by assembling and painting your own cardboard insect in the Courtyard Education Studio. These insects will then become part of a wonderful community art installation with all creatures great and small which is due to open in Spring 2025.
Activity at a Glance
Level: 3rd to 6th Class
Group Size: Classroom size (20/ 25)
Location: Onsite session
Duration: 90 minutes, three parts
10 min: Introduction to Murmur of Bees Exhibition
30 min: Sketch and Discover
50min: Bee themed Art Workshop
Availability:
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Times: 10am - 11.30am or 12noon - 1.30pm
Booking: Booking required
Please complete an online enquiry form and we will be in touch soon.
Alternatively, you can email the Bookings Office at BookingsCountryLife@museum.ie or telephone (094) 90 31751
Curriculum Links
Visual Art
Strand
Drawing – Making drawings
Construction – Making constructions
Science
Social, Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE)
Strands (Living Things, Environmental Awareness and Care)
Strands (Myself and the Wider World)
Learning Outcomes:
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Discuss the topics of Biodiversity and Sustainability
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Learn about Pollinators
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Fun and engaging arts and crafts activity for students
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Event will encourage and develop student skills in drawing, crafts, and construction
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Event also highlights material culture and its importance in our understanding of the past
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