page_title: George Museum
section_title: Educational Programmes
hierarchical_section_title: George Museum / Exhibitions / Educational Programmes
caption_attribution_description: English: Aloe ferox plant in George,South Africa
context_page_description: George Museum is a cultural history museum located in the town of George, Western Cape, South Africa. It preserves the history of the town of George with a special focus on the timber industry. It also houses an art collection.
  The museum was started by Charles Sayers, in 1967 in a single room in Courtenay Street. The museum is now housed in the building the first magistrate, Adrian van Kervel built as the Drostdy from 1812 -1815.
context_section_description: The George Museum offers a range of educational programs for school groups. The following curriculum-related education programmes are annually presented at the George Museum.
  The Architecture of George
  The historical buildings in George, built in the 18th and 19th century as well as the different architectural styles are presented (Grade 10/11: Civil Technology and Creative Arts).
  Local History Education Programme
  The history of  George, its first inhabitants, town development, historical buildings and churches are presented (Grade 4: (Social Sciences / History).
  Slavery Education Programme
  This programme explores the history of slavery in the Southern Cape (Grade 5: Social Sciences / History).
  Medicinal plants
  Scientists agree that people developed in Africa millions of years back. Thus traditional African medicine is the oldest and most tested type of medicine. Through hundreds of years these recipes were passed on orally from family to family. A lot of these medicines are still being used today. In this programme eight indigenous plants are introduced including a practical: making of medicine(Grade 10/11:Social Sciences: History / Natural Science:Biology).
  The history of medicine
  The history of western, indigenous and traditional medicine Barnard, Pasteur, Curie)  is presented.: (Grade 6 :  Social Science/ History).
  San/Khoekhoen Education Programme
  This programme explores the lifestyle, food, beliefs and clothing of the San/Khoekoen and also includes a practical bracelet making session (Grade 5: Social History / History).
  Explorers and Fortune Hunters Education Programme
  This programme explores the history of Dias and Da Gama as well as a PowerPoint presentation of the caravel (Grade 6:  Social Science / History).
  Fossil Education Programme
  Powerpoint:  What are fossils, reasons for formation, types of fossils and why we study fossils. Clay practical included(Grade 5 - 7: Social Sciences / History).
  Ecosystems
  This programme introduces learners to the basics of ecosystems (Grade 11: Social Sciences : Geography).
caption: Medicinal plant George Area, Western Cape, South Africa
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