What’s in the box?In September 2008 KCM will go live with an exciting new programme called ‘What’s in the Box?’ We’ve created three customized boxes – treasure chests – containing objects from our collections and these boxes will be available on loan to schools in Kerry. The children will have the opportunity to investigate history and archaeology through hands-on experience with original artefacts. Each box relates to a specific period – Prehistory, Medieval, and Twentieth Century - and each contains a different set of objects. The boxes are specifically designed to tie in with the curriculum and are supported by specially prepared educational resource materials and activity sheets.
The boxes are available to a school for up to one month and the fee per box is €100. Our Education Officer will liaise with the school, providing ample background information. The Education Officer will deliver the box to your school and provide an introductory session on the proper care and handling of the objects. While the actual boxes themselves are designed to take a bit of wear and tear, the contents do need to be treated with care. As there are many original artefacts in the boxes some careful handling is required. We suggest that one teacher or staff member takes responsibility for the box while it is in your school and our Education Officer will brief them on the proper handling and care. These procedures are outlined in the Teacher’s Manual and each box has an inventory checklist to help keep tabs on the objects. Your school’s insurance policy needs to be extended to cover the boxes. This is a straightforward procedure: inform your insurance provider of the value of the collection (€5,000) and the length of time it will be on school property (one month). A modest premium may be charged.
For more information contact our Education Officer, Sinéad O’Connor.
Phone: 066 7127777
Email: education@kerrymuseum.ie
