Explore a Viking Chest Workshop Museum workshops using handling
objects are designed to meet the needs of a range of learning
styles and provide opportunities to handle high-quality objects.
Object-based learning encourages students to use and develop a
range of skills including language and listening skills and
critical thinking skills. Workshops also: - Demonstrate the
importance of multiple perspectives - Develops ability for
reflection and problem solving - Encourage students to think as
archaeologists, through hands-on, object-based learning. On this
workshop you can: - Examine actual raw flint, ancient amber and
amber beads - Try replica Viking clothes, helmets and jewellery
on for size - Handle replica Viking weapons based on those found
in Dublin - Explore Viking boat building and rope making
techniques - See examples of some of the first coins ever minted
in Ireland Class Level: 1st to 6th class Maximum: 30 per group.
Duration: one hour. - Art, Craft & Design - English-
Language/Oral/Listening Skills