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Expedition music challenge

Entertainment for explorers! Listen to a 200 year old musical instrument, and have a go at making your own music.

Information
Where
The Polar Museum
Key Stage
KS1,
KS2
Curriculum
Geography,
Music
Theme
Exploration,
Extreme Environments,
History,
Science in Society
Type of Activity
Making,
Sharing Ideas

A series of activities inspired by the barrel organ in our collection at the Polar Museum. Enjoy learning about music on board ship, finding out how music affects us and have a go at making some of your own.

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