North America: First Peoples
Discover how the climate and resources of each region shaped life for two different tribes, the Haida (Pacific North West Coast) and Lakota (Great Plains). Handle objects from each region including a totem pole and beaded moccasins and share your findings with your classmates.
The Horniman’s World Gallery is the perfect place to explore your topic, with stunning displays of North American objects made by native groups from the Great Plains, North West Coast and the Arctic. The Horniman Gardens are home to a stunning 20-foot high totem pole carved by Tlingit artist Nathan Jackson, one of only a small number in the UK. Also, on display near the Museum’s main entrance, you can see a beautiful Navajo sand painting.
Learning Objectives:
- Pupils will be able to identify the Great Plains and North West Coastal regions of North America on a map
- Pupils will be able to describe the different physical environments of both regions
- Pupils will make reasoned guesses about the functions of objects, based upon material and environmental considerations
Workshop information
How to book
Booking a taught session includes a welcome briefing on arrival, timed access to a lunch space, cloakroom facilities and access to toilets for the exclusive use of school groups.
Contact us to make a booking:
schools@horniman.ac.uk
020 8291 8686
When you contact us please have ready:
– the name of the taught session you would like to book or topic you are studying,
– 1st/2nd/3rd choice of date and preferred session time,
– the number of pupils and adults attending.
Costs
Entrance to the Horniman Museum and Gardens is free of charge. Taught sessions and access to some exhibitions are charged for. We invoice after your visit.
The following charges apply:
Mainstream classes: £72.50 excluding VAT (£87 inc. VAT)
SEND groups: £36.25 excluding VAT (£43.50 including VAT) for up to 15 pupils
We offer a bursary scheme for schools that meet a set criteria.
Planning your visit
See the School Trips page for other essential information including our risk assessment.
We are open from 10am-5.30pm. Entrance to the Museum and Gardens is free of charge but must be booked in advance by emailing schools@horniman.ac.uk.
We offer reduced educational rates for our Aquarium, Butterfly House, and Temporary exhibition. See the School Trips page for further information.
Charges apply to all children aged 3 years and over, and all accompanying teachers and adults, unless they are specific 1:1 carers.