MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The Dias Museum is ready and excited to join hands with our teachers by presenting curriculum-based museum education programmes at the museum or at the school. Some of our very popular programmes are listed below. A detailed programme list and our booking form can be found using the website, www.diasmuseum.co.za
The programmes are all designed to engage leaners in an effective way.
Features include:
- Being hands-on
- Use technology
- Keep oral presentations as short as possible
- Use artefacts and objects to enhance the presentations
- Transport is paid for some selected programmes
- Free of charge
Some of the most popular programmes are:
- Age of exploration/The early Maritime Explorers Programme (Grade 6 and Grade 10)
- National Symbols Programme focusing on the flag and anthem (Grade R - 8)
- Fossil Programme (Grade 5)
- History of Medicine Programme (Grade 6)
- Medicinal Plants (Coastal and inland) Programme (Grade 6 and 10)
- Early civilisations of South Africa Museum Programme (Grade 5)
- History of Slavery in the Southern Cape Programme (Grade 7)
- National Symbols Programme focusing on the national motto (Grade 10)
- Local History of Mossel Bay Programme (Grade 4)
- Archaeology Education Programme (Grade 6/7)
How to book
Telephonic bookings can be done through Connie, Brigitte or Nora. Then, complete the booking form on the website and e-mail it back to the museum to complete the booking. A specific time slot must be arranged with the museum. Inform the museum if you want to attend at the museum or at the school.
All programmes are free of charge.
For more information, contact the museum (044 691 1067, 044 691 1886 or 044 691 1032).
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