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Welcome to Object Detectives

Object Detectives brings ICT-rich activities to Key Stage 3, inspired by a wonderful mixture of items from leading museums in the South West of England.

Choose a subject-based learning journey, or go to the Object Browser (database) or Teachers' Area.


Learning Journeys:

Art & Design - In 'Under Investigation' learners respond to colour-coded Thinking Skills questions. They investigate and select images and information for a printable Object Stash.

This is followed by a chance to create a themed exhibition in 'Exhibition Time'.

These are graphics driven interactive animated activities without text-only equivalents.

Click here to launch the Art & Design journey


English - In 'Under Investigation' learners respond to colour-coded Thinking Skills questions. They investigate and select images and information for a printable Object Stash.

This is followed by a choice of learner-led activities: 'Animated Poetry' or 'Exhibition Time'.

These are graphics driven interactive animated activities without text-only equivalents.

Click here to launch the English journey


History - In 'Under Investigation' learners respond to colour-coded Thinking Skills questions. They investigate and select images and information for a printable Object Stash.

'Build your Castle' inspired by real castles in Cornwall or create a themed museum display in 'Exhibition Time'.

These are graphics driven interactive animated activities without text-only equivalents.

Click here to launch the History journey


Object Browser

Use this database to bring ICT into any KS3 classroom. Find creative inspiration, investigate facts and sources and evaluate different perspectives on artefacts and artworks from a range of times, places and cultures. The real things can all be found in South West England.

This a graphics driven interactive animated object browser without a text-only equivalent.

Click here to launch the the "Object Browser"


Teacher Notes Area

Go to this area for teachers’ notes, sample lesson plans and suggestions for extension activities and visits. Developed by a team of teachers, museum educators and e-learning designers in the South West, with input from young people too.

Click here to visit the "Teachers' Notes" page.


Links and Contacts

Click here to visit the "Links and Contacts"page.