Top School Trips -Issue 6

Colchester Zoo Colchester Zoo is more than an award-winning family day out; it offers an inspiring backdrop for education too. Its educational offering includes a wide variety of engaging school sessions full of inspiring content, with direct links to the national curriculum. From art to geography, science to debating skills, there are sessions for all ages. During the workshops, learning is brought to life through the use of biofacts. Skulls, feathers, furs and taxidermy – the zoo’s biofact store contains hundreds of amazing items. With the help of conservation educators, these interesting objects are used to enhance learning opportunities, inviting visitors to get up close and personal with the wonder of wildlife! To learn more, visit colchester-zoo.com or email education@colchesterzoo.org National Museums Liverpool National Museums Liverpool offers a range of curriculum-linked workshops for schools across its museums and galleries. Sessions are led by experienced facilitators who use fascinating collections and exhibitions to engage pupils. At World Museum, children can explore its planetarium and aquarium, and enjoy sessions on topics like Ancient Egypt. Over at Museum of Liverpool, there are workshops about Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, the Victorians, trade and industry, and more. Maritime Museum is an amazing place to learn about RMS Titanic, while International Slavery Museum, located in the same building, offers workshops exploring the impacts and legacies of transatlantic slavery. Finally, the Walker Art Gallery offers gallery tours as well as sessions on subjects like Greek mythology. Find out more at www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learn/workshops Photo: © Robin Clewley The National Theatre Collection The National Theatre Collection for primary schools brings world-class filmed plays into the classroom, accompanied by teaching resources to enrich creative learning. All children should have the opportunity to experience the magic of theatre, and the National Theatre Collection makes this possible while enhancing cross-curricular learning in subject areas like literacy, history, art and PHSE. Spectacular plays available to stream include adaptations of well-known children’s stories like Treasure Island and Peter Pan , as well as Greek myths, Grimm Tales, and Shakespeare for younger ages. Access is free for UK state schools, so subscribe today at www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntcollection CREATIVE CLASSROOMS The National Theatre’s bespoke offering for primary schools includes 14 age-appropriate productions plus tailored resources to support creative learning. 58 | www.teachwire.net/school-trips // INSPIRING IDEAS