Museum gallery artefacts
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create model artefacts for a museum gallery prototype.
Key learning points
- Artefacts are objects that are displayed in a museum gallery.
- Artefacts need to be protected but also be seen by visitors.
- For prototypes, designers want to use materials that are quick and easy to shape.
- Air-dry modelling clay hardens when it is left out in the air.
- Air-dry modelling clay is a material that can be reused.
Keywords
Gallery - a room inside a museum that displays objects
Artefact - an object displayed in a museum
Air-dry modelling clay - modelling clay that dries when left
Common misconception
Museum galleries only contain paintings.
Museum galleries display a range of artefacts which include paintings and other physical objects.
Teacher tip
Sustainability - cardboard is free and can be donated by p/c. By adding a small amount of water to clay that has hardened, it can be remodelled.
Equipment
Pictures of museum artefacts, mixed materials - cereal boxes, card boxes, air dry modelling clay, clay tools, clay mats (if necessary). Apron or overall dependent upon class and school expectations.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a room in a museum called?
Q2.True or false? 'Museum galleries are not organised in any order. Artefacts are displayed randomly.'
Q3.What is a simple, low-cost model called?
Q4.What material is most suited to use for a museum gallery prototype?
Q5.Which materials are least effective to use to join cardboard in a gallery prototype?
Q6.What does the word 'interactive' mean in relation to visitors in galleries?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is the correct definition of an 'artefact'?
Q2.Which two things do old and valuable artefacts in a museum often need to be?
Q3.True or false? Artefacts in a museum should never be interacted with.
Q4.What is the type of modelling clay that can be moulded to create different shapes and used many times?
Q5.What can you add to air-dry modelling clay to reuse it?
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