Education at the Mining Museum
| Bringing History to Life
The Scottish Mining Museum is a unique opportunity for first-hand learning in the context of a real colliery. |
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| The Story of Coal One of two major exhibitions, 'The Story of Coal' begins with coal's creation in the Carboniferous period 360 million years ago and follows man's efforts to extract it from the earth from the 13th century through to modern times. |
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| A Race Apart 'A Race Apart' , the second major exhibition, is the story of the people of Scotland's mining communities. Here, the visitor can find out exactly what life was like - at home and at work - for the men and their families who toiled so hard for Scotland's black diamonds. |
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| Roadway and Coalface At the re-created underground roadway and coalface, visitors can hear and see exactly what a real working pit was like |
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| Operations Centre Our new hands-on Operations Centre has been designed specifically for school children and offers a stimulating, interactive learning experience linked to the 5-14 curriculum guidelines. The principles of science and technology are graphically portrayed in a series of exhibits which offer children problems to solve through experiment, application of their knowledge, and creative thinking. Can you build an archway with foam blocks to create a bridge strong enough to walk across, pedal fast enough on a bicycle to light up a light bulb, and work out how to use gears and pulleys to haul loads up slopes and shafts? Come along and find out! |
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'Magic Helmet' Tour These explain what you are looking at as you go round the colliery.
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Meet the Guides With real tales to tell of their lives underground, they offer interactive learning at its flexible and natural best. |
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| Supporting Resources A full educational pack, on-site activities, and follow-up are available on request. Other resources include: * lunch/classroom facilities * teaching support materials * loan box/videos * research library * restaurant and shop * play area. |
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