- Next event: Monday 7 Apr 2025
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 - Thursday 26 Jun 2025) - Early Level
- Health and wellbeing, Social Studies
Almost 900 years ago a community of canons lived in Holyrood Abbey.
During this outdoor learning session children will hear how the canons had many jobs! The canons were like teachers; showing others how to read and write, they were like farmers; growing flowers, herbs and vegetables, and they were like doctors; making medicines to heal others. Children will then make their way to the Physic Garden where they will have a go at some of these important jobs. They will use quills and traditional charcoal ink to make marks as well as explore the garden with their senses and gather flowers, leaves and twigs to make their own special potion!
Visit includes access to: Holyrood Abbey*, the Physic Garden and Abbey Strand Learning Centre.
Facilitated session lasts: 1 hour
Curriculum for Excellence Experience and Outcomes
Early Level
I have explored how people lived in the past and have used imaginative play to show how their lives were different from my own and the people around me. SOC 0-04a
I am developing my understanding of the human body and can use this knowledge to maintain and improve my wellbeing and health. HWB 0-15a
I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and others, and to reduce the potential for harm when possible. HWB 0-16a
Representing my class, school and/or wider community encourages my self-worth and confidence and allows me to contribute to and participate in society. HWB 0-12a
First Level
I can compare aspects of people’s daily lives in the past with my own by using historical evidence or the experience of recreating an historical setting. SOC 1-04a
I am developing my understanding of the human body and can use this knowledge to maintain and improve my wellbeing and health. HWB 1-15a
I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and others, and to reduce the potential for harm when possible. HWB 1-16a
Representing my class, school and/or wider community encourages my self-worth and confidence and allows me to contribute to and participate in society. HWB 1-12a
