What a fantastic day we had today visiting Leeds Discovery Centre and The Royal Armouries.
We began the day with an Ancient Egyptian workshop, consolidating our prior learning and showcasing all the amazing things we have learnt during the Autumn 1 half term. We were then lucky enough to visit the historical store at Leeds Discovery Centre. Inside, we saw many ancient artefacts from animals to meteorites.
In the afternoon, we had a self -led tour of The Royal Armouries. Here we enjoyed viewing many historical artefacts. The children were extremely enthusiastic about some of the artefacts and could tell me so much without even reading the notes around each display.
Here are some of the things children had to share about the day:
- I enjoyed seeing the different types of animals at the Leeds Discovery Centre. They were so interesting to look at. Valerie.
- Holding the Egyptian artefacts was fun, particularly the lucky charm. It was like holding hands with the past. Willow.
- It was amazing and a dream to see the animals up close. The Armouries was great because I saw things that I had never seen before. It wowed me. Evie.
- It was fun because the Armouries has weapons which interested me. The bow and arrow target activity was great. Freddie.
- I liked it because I have never seen real-life guns from the war before. It was amazing and cool to see them up close. Umar.
- I was cool to see the armour they used on horses and even elephants and the armour they used to protect themselves. Christian.
- At the Royal Armouries there were loads of facts about the past. I also enjoyed the Egyptian workshops. Lily W.