Sailors’ Journey at the Museumloods and the Buffel
At the museum, the students will prepare for their journey using the virtual scavenger hunt *De Matrozenreis* (The Sailor’s Voyage). The admiral will tell them all about life and work as a sailor. Afterward, they will walk to the quay next to the dry dock, where the naval ship *De Buffel* is moored. There, they will experience what life and work on board are really like. The themes of communal living and citizenship run as a common thread through this program.
Specifications
Group: Primary education, years 5/6
Number of students: Maximum 35
Availability: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Language: Dutch
Duration: 120 minutes (excluding break)
Core objectives: 1, 2, 4, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55
See how the core objectives align with this program in the PDF:
Core objectives – Sailors’ Journey at the Museum Shed and the Buffel.
The “Sailors’ Journey” program aligns with various core objectives regarding orientation to the world, language, and artistic orientation. It offers an integrated learning experience centered on history, collaboration, and cultural reflection.Core objective 34: Pupils learn to take care of their own physical and mental health and that of others. – Link to program: During the ‘Sailors’ Journey’ (Matrozenreis), pupils learn about the harsh living conditions of sailors on board ships, such as diet, hygiene, and health. This contributes to an understanding of health care, both in the past and the present.
Core objective 36: Students learn the key aspects of the Dutch and European systems of government and the role of the citizen. – Link to the program: The program introduces aspects of Dutch maritime history—including the role of ship crews and the hierarchy on board (such as admirals and sailors)—which provides insight into how organizations function and how collaboration works.
Core objective 51: Students learn about the defining characteristics of the era of explorers and reformers. – Link to the curriculum: During “De Matrozenreis” (The Sailors’ Voyage), students learn about the voyages of discovery and the maritime history of the Netherlands—a significant period when the country was a major naval power. This aligns with the historical context of explorers and reformers.
Language (core objectives 1, 2, 4)
Core objective 1: Students learn to acquire information from spoken language. – Link to program: During the introduction and the tour of the *Buffel*, students listen to explanations and stories from the admiral and the tour guides. They learn to gather and process information through oral explanations.
Core objective 4: Students learn to retrieve information from informative and instructional texts, including digital sources. – Link to the program: During the scavenger hunt, students use tablets to access tasks and questions presented as text. They learn to search for relevant information in digital sources and apply it to their quest.
Arts orientation (core objectives 54, 55)
Core objective 54: Pupils learn to reflect on their own work and that of others. – Link to program: Following the museum visit and the experience on the *Buffel*, pupils can reflect on what they have seen and experienced. For example, they can discuss the difference between their expectations and the reality of life as a sailor.
