LEARNING PROJECTS

Learning Projects

With families staying inside their homes and schools on pause over the summer of 2020, there was more need than ever before for interactive, engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for young people that can be undertaken at home.

Carnival art is the essence of creating something magnificent from very little.

Our emphasis on recycled and reused materials means we are perfectly poised to present you with creative learning made with items found in every home.

These Learning Projects were all completed with groups of young people and schools over the Summer term of 2020. All these activities can also be enjoyed at home.

Supported by the University of Oxford

We worked with three groups of researchers at University of Oxford Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division: Zoology led by Liam Crowley; the Museum of Natural History, led by Chris Jarvis; and Earth Sciences led by David Pyle. Huge thanks to the University of Oxford for funding and supporting our virtual learning projects.

Click here to find out more about the artists we worked with on these projects.

Following These Projects Will

Improve scientific understanding

Workshops delivered by University of Oxford academics will give young people the opportunity to engage in practical, scientific workshops and gain access to new subject matter.

Challenge you to rise to a new academic level

Working with top academics and museum professionals will encourage and challenge participants to think of themselves as scientists, and to rise to a new level of engagement with the science we explore.

Provide an introduction to academia and expand aspirations

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Young People Will Gain

Access to creative thinking and developed artistic skills

Use their imagination, to respond creatively to a theme and, with the support of a professional artists, given  free reign to respond creatively using materials available at at home.

Research skills

Young people are encouraged to delve into the thematic matter, history of carnival, and to work individually and in groups to input their knowledge into their designs, music and dance.

Creativity

Envision their own creation and bring it to life, with the guidance of a professional artist.

Improved mathematical and physics skills

Often those who struggle to engage with maths will flourish in the practical approach which is offered by engaging with how to create and assemble a large willow make, or keep a dance or music rhythm. Accurate measurements, drawing diagrams, or writing music engages practical learners and supports their maths and physics education.

Confidence 

Young people will gain confidence and self-esteem through positive evaluation of their work by scientists and artists.We will provide opportunities for interaction, using of film and photography. Our technical team will create slideshows and film footage celebrating these projects and the young people’s fantastic hard work.