paleo

workshops
#summer2015

#Archaeology

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Archaeological workshops which stimulate the

imagination, creativity and interest in learning
about the past. An educational program that relies on live
demonstrations, archaeological reproductions and
active involvement of children, undeniable
protagonists.

119 Falls Road, The Gaeltacht Quarter,

Belfast, BT12 6AA 07952909135
info@breochloch.net
www.breochloch.net

BREOCHLOCH
Laboratory of Creative Heritage
Saotharlann Oidhreachta Cruthaith

The rst artist

(Stone Age Art)
In a classroom set to candlelight and escuhando
primi ve music, you will discover HOW painted our
prehistoric ancestors and WHY tools and dyes.
An entertaining workshop to experience the cave
pain ng with oxides, coal and natural lands, matching
the level of understanding and manipula ve skills of
the smallest.
Do not forget to bring clothes that can stain!
Know the main colors and

supports
Promote interest in discovering
a ributes and quali es in objects:
shape, color, size, texture ...
Encourage the development of
ne motor skills
Encourage other ar s c skills in
par cipants

From mud
to clay
(Neolithic pottery)
Knowing what is clay, what it does

and how it changes

Recognize the main decora ve
techniques in prehistoric po ery
Encourage respect for heritage
Encourage other manual skills in
students

In this workshop, we will discover how our

ancestors manufactured everyday utensils, plates,
b o w l s a n d to ys , o r n a m e nt s a n d m u s i ca l
instruments.

BREOCHLOCH
Laboratory of Creative Heritage
Saotharlann Oidhreachta Cruthaith

Sound&Symbols
(Prehistoric music)
Music is one of the oldest symbolic manifesta ons of
human beings. This workshop will review and hear the
rst instruments of humanity using dierent
archaeological reproduc ons.
Explain how were made and how those sounds originate.
In addi on, each par cipant will produce a wind
instrument, or buzzer Paleolithic, "the mobile phone of
prehistory.
Understand the concept of symbol and reect on the

importance of conveying emo ons through music.

Recognize the main musical instruments of prehistory.
S mulate learning music and other ar s c skills in students.
Encourage the development of crea vity.
Provide new experiences.
Promote respect for other people and cultures

The age
of warriors
(Celtic board games)
Learn about the oldest board games found in
Ireland. The par cipants will make their own
board replica ng original models and will learn
how to play.

Understand the concept of gaming and its evolu on.

Recognize the main ancient board games
S mulate learning ar s c skills in students.
Promote respect for other people and cultures
BREOCHLOCH
Laboratory of Creative Heritage
Saotharlann Oidhreachta Cruthaith

Young
archaeologist
Streetscape
By understanding and recording buildings on a streetscape,
par cipants will become aware and appreciate their built
environment.
This ac vity allows children to discover what materials and
methods are used in the construc on of dierent buildings
and structures. Learning about dierent types of building
materials and construc on methods provides students with
a unique way to study their community and how it
developed.

SKILLS TO DEVELOP IN PALEO WORKSHOPS

INFORMATION SKILLS
to recognise, research and compare informa on from their immediate environment
to structure and present informa on from their immediate environment
INVESTIGATIVE SKILLS
to use oor plans, maps, calendars
to use dierent sources appropriate to their level
to record observa ons by means of the wri en word, drawing, camera, video camera...
to develop a cri cal sense in the handling of informa on
SPEECH AND WRITTEN SKILLS
to convey interpreta ons made by touching and feeling (tac le sensa on), looking and seeing
(visual sensa on),
to express themselves in a wri en or verbal presenta on
SOCIAL SKILLS
to be able to work together
to learn by playing with others, to represent experiences, feelings, ideas and fantasies
to rely on their power of crea ve expression and to use this crea vely
to shape a social iden ty for themselves which is capable of being open and tolerant
ATTITUDES TO BE DEVELOPED
A respect for evidence
A commitment to caring for the fragile evidence of the past
The beginnings of a feeling of empathy with the people who lived in the past, especially
children.
Honesty in reac ng to the sources

BREOCHLOCH
Laboratory of Creative Heritage
Saotharlann Oidhreachta Cruthaith