Bones and Burials Schools Workshops

The ‘Bones and Burials’ exhibition explored the science used to uncover the story in our bones. Our workshops bring this learning to life and encourage children to use scientific knowledge and skills to solve the mysteries of the skeletons. We have two workshops, differentiated to meet the needs of KS1 and KS2. 

KS1 – Funny Bones – Hands on session 

Aims of workshop. Our Funny Bones Workshop will enable children: 

•   to use accurate vocabulary to name parts of human and animal bodies. 
•   to act as archaeologists and develop enquiry skills to solve problems.
•   to develop sorting and classification skills.

National Curriculum links:

• Y1 – name parts of the body, compare structures of common animals.
• Y2 – compare things living, dead and never alive, growth of adult body.

KS2 – Sherlock Bones – Detective activity  

Aims of workshop. Our Sherlock Bones Workshop will enable children:

• to act as archaeologists and develop enquiry skills to solve problems.
• to use their understanding of the human body to draw conclusions about the identity of the skeleton.

National Curriculum links:

• Y3 – function of skeletons, nutrition from what we eat.
• Y4 – identify teeth.
• Y5 – changes to humans in old age.  

If you would like to know more or book a visit, please contact Arts and Heritage Learning on inspiredlearning@northlincs.gov.uk or call on 01724 296039.