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media type="youtube" key="uCTwXTNZru0" height="364" width="445" align="left" [|The RRS Discovery Dundee] The RRS Discovery located in Dundee has proven popular for adultsand children alike for many years. The centre provides a main hub for activity and it is not surprising it draws so much attention. With many interactive, child-friendly resources it provides a great day out. RRS Discovery offers a wide range of facilities and something to interest everyone. With a focus on education in and outwith school hours RRS Discovery provides an interesting environment to develop knowledge and understanding through activities which relate to the Curriculum for Excellence guidelines. The workshops change from year to year but there is always something suitable for all ages. Within the centre there is an educational officer available to deal with any enquiries regarding visits and is always on hand to help. The centre is open for school parties all year round and school packs are available online or from the educational officer, along with workshop space, to the classes wishing to visit. All in all the RRS Discovery is a wonderful place to visit for an educational trip that will be talked about for years to come. media type="custom" key="5581229" align="right"

Why not visit R.R.S Discovery here at the Dundee Dockside? There are lots of things to do here in the museum and on the ship itself. If hands-on interaction is your thing then this is the place to come!

Activities include; Special 'extra cool' workshops which are available to all primary pupils including“Exploration and Discovery!” This helps us find out about how explorers, like Captain Scott whosailed to Antarctica on the Discover, prepare for their explorations. It also helps us understand what the menand women wanted to discover and what they went through to find this out. If you choose this you can have a hands-on look at the equipment and supplies, and also thetype of crew you would need to be an Antarctic explorer!

If you are in Primary 4-7 you can also take part in the “Setting Sail” workshop where you can find out more information about the ship itself and a sailors way of life, from knot-tying to ship navigation and signalling.

RRS Discovery; Discovery Point Discovery Quay Dundee DD1 4XA April – October Mon – Sat - 10am-6pm (Sun 11am) November – March Mon – Sat - 10am – 5pm (Sun 11am) Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January NB. last admission 1 hour prior to closing As Discovery Point has an extensive range of audio visual displays and hands-on interactives as well as the ship itself, we recommend you allow up to 2 hours for your visit. Telephone : 01382 309060 Fax : 01382 225891 Email : education@dundeeheritage.co.uk
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