THE DISCOVERING D-DAY PROJECT

INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS

“It was very helpful in motivating the pupils to engage more with the museum. It had the effect of slowing them down to pay more attention to the existing exhibits. It was much more interactive and it was a big plus that the visits were followed up back in the classroom using ICT.”
Head of History, Priory School, Portsmouth

“Pupils today are familiar with mobile phone technology. They were engaged and excited about using them. It was also of great advantage to be able to set up the galleries on computers when we got back to school.”
Teacher from Portsmouth High School, Junior Dept

CURRICULUM LINKS

This service has been devised in consultation with practicing teachers of art, history, design and technology and ICT and has strong links with English and Citizenship.  It will provide students with a stimulating and exciting visit to the museum whilst enabling teachers to plan their visit to ensure their curriculum aims and objectives can still be met. The project is particularly aimed at secondary schools.

MUSEUM SUPPORT

Each school visit can be individually planned and tailored to meet the needs of your group.  Prior to the visit, teachers and group leaders can meet with the Project Officer to plan their session and to have a demonstration on how to use the mobile phone service and the website.  The project officer will also be at the museum when you visit – to explain to your students how to use the mobile phones, to give them an introduction to the museum and to support you and your colleagues throughout your visit.

COST

Entrance to the museum and use of the mobile phones are free to Portsmouth schools.

LENGTH OF VISIT

On average visits last approximately 2 hours, therefore avoiding the need for students to be absent from school for an entire day. 

ARRANGING YOUR VISIT

Please note, group visits to the museum must be booked in advance and to arrange your visit please contact Katherine Webber, ‘Discovering D-Day’ Project Officer, telephone 023 9282 7261 or email katherine.webber@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

The project was successfully piloted under the name ‘My Art Space’ in 2006.