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Special Focus Visits

The special focus programme offers opportunities for in-depth studies of specific themes related to the curriculum. The exploration of each theme normally requires a 3-hour visit and a variety of materials are available for pupil use during the programme.

LIFE IN RURAL ULSTER [max. 140 pupils]
A study of life in 19th century Ulster covering housing, everyday life, domestic industry, forgework, agriculture, schooldays and traditional customs. An optional work booklet is available.

GOING TO TOWN [max. 60 pupils]
Based in the Street area, this programme gives an opportunity to look at the commercial life of a late 19th century town. It includes a study of original Victorian shop-fronts, the craft of the saddler, the ropemaker, printer, chemists shop, pawnbroker, sub post office, and general store.

EMIGRANT JOURNEY [max. 30 pupils] Optional work booklet
On this specially designed programme pupils follow a journey from their thatched cottage home along the roads to the port area, where they board the Brig "Union" bound for Baltimore. This ship is a full-sized reconstruction of an early 19th century vessel of the type which carried thousands of emigrants to the New World of North America.
Themes highlighted in this programme include preparations for the voyage, leaving home, the route, the voyage, a sailor's life on board, food, amusements, sickness and disease, arrival and travel to the frontier. Some problem solving and participatory activities are included to provide a more lasting experience. An optional work booklet is available.

EMIGRATION STUDY [max. 100 pupils]
A selective tour of the museum tracing the experiences of 3 pre-famine emigrant families, Mellon, Campbell and Hughes, visiting their boyhood, homes in Ulster, reliving their experiences on board a typical sailing ship of the period and looking at their varied experiences in urban and rural America.

FAMINE EMIGRATION STUDY [max. 100 pupils]
This programme focuses on emigration during the years of the Great Famine, and is suitable for pupils in Years 7-10. Pupils find out about the living conditions of the poor, the role of the landlords, relief measures, assisted emigration, the Atlantic crossing, and the New York experience. An optional activity booklet is available.

THE EARLY AMERICAN FRONTIER (Post primary schools)
Optional work booklet available.
A Study in Depth of the American exhibits for secondary pupils, including the Conestoga wagon, the log cabin, The Fulton Stone House, American farm buildings, two log farmhouses and relevant aspects of the "Emigrants" exhibition. Pupils will learn about house construction, textiles and clothing, frontier cooking, food preservation, household chores and family life, agriculture and transport.
Two audiovisual presentations, "Eastern Woodland Indians" and "Seeds of Survival" can be shown on request as part of your visit. A package of learning materials, specially written for the Northern Ireland Curriculum, is available to support this programme.

MATHS ACROSS THE OCEAN [max. 90 pupils]
Specially written for the Folk Park by the mathematics staff of the Western Education and Library Board, these trails for year 4 and year 7/8 pupils help pupils reinforce mathematical concepts in a novel and unusual setting. Based in Shipbuoy street, the Ship and Dockside gallery and the American street the trails deal with such concepts as:

The trail is facilitated by Folk Park Staff and lasts for 3 hours, plus a break for lunch.
Package of materials available.

ART AND DESIGN Year 5-8 [max. 30 pupils]
An art and design programme, led by Folk Park guides, is available for Year 5-8 with opportunities for

The programme is based in the Ulster Street and the Emigrants Exhibition. In most cases materials are provided at an additional charge. Outdoor clothing recommended.

GCSE, A and AS Levels Older students will find many opportunities to use the exhibits as a basis for their portfolio of work. Students are encouraged to discuss their projects with us to see how we can best support them. Cameras welcome.

Exhibitions In recent years the annual CCEA exhibition of student Art work at GCSE and A level has been hosted by the Folk Park. Please call for dates of opening.

Also of interest to schools is The Art of European Migration - a virtual exhibition which portrays images connected with the emigration process, such as departure, arrival and return website address (External) www.qub.ac.uk/cms . This is an initiative of the Centre for Migration Studies at the Folk Park.

LIVING LIGHTLY Year 7 [max. 60 pupils]
This outdoor programme examines the environment in the context of emigration, looking at how the emigrants used and adapted to their environment before and after emigration. It has been specially designed to allow opportunities to focus on issues of sustainable development and an advice booklet with follow-up suggestions is available for teachers who book pupils onto the programme. The programme is available in May, June and September only. Rainwear and appropriate footwear essential.

HOME ECONOMICS IN THE PARK
The Folk Park is an ideal place to assist with the delivery of many of the cultural heritage requirements of the Home Economics curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to discuss their ideas with the Education Officer so that programmes can be developed to suit individual requirements. Folk Park staff are available on site to lead the following activities:

1.A Home Economics trail which investigates in a 19th century context diet and health, food storage and preservation, living conditions, family roles and domestic technology. [max. 100 pupils]

2.Home Economics workshops including 19th century traditional cookery in the thatched houses of Ulster and the log buildings of America, and the techniques of food preservation with particular reference to the American frontier. Ingredients are supplied, but may attract an additional charge. [max. 30 pupils]

GENERAL TOURS
From September to April a limited number of General Tours are available for schools who do not wish to take part in the other programmes. Approximately four hours are required if you wish to see all Folk Park exhibits. Schools with less time to spend can avail of a limited tour of selected exhibits and crafts in the Old World, Port and New World areas.

During May and June educational visits are restricted to tours only (Residential Centre pupils excepted).

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