Dolly the sheep in a glass case surrounded by vehicle displays in a large museum gallery.
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Made in Scotland

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About Made in Scotland

Celebrate 30 years of Dolly the Sheep and journey through Scotland’s most iconic inventions and discoveries. 

Using real objects from our Collection, pupils explore Scottish innovation in action. Can your class crack the clues and identify the mystery object along the way? 

What will my pupils do in the session?

Pupils will: 

  • Discover the people and the stories behind some of Scotland’s most iconic inventions and discoveries, including the work of Mary Sommerville, Alexander Graham Bell and David Gow
  • Learn what makes Dolly the Sheep so special
  • Take part in our interactive game, Scottish or Nottish?
  • Investigate and identify a mystery object. 

About Digital Schools Sessions

Our Digital Schools Sessions bring the museum to your classroom. Our free sessions are led by our team of Learning Communicators and are broadcast using Microsoft Teams. 

Read our FAQs for further information about our sessions. 

Definitely check these sessions out and sign up, your class will love them!

P2/3 Teacher, North Lanarkshire

Curriculum links

SOC 1-02a, SOC 1-04a, SOC 2-03a  

SCN 1-20a, SCN 2-20a

LIT 1-01a / 1-02a, LIT 2-01a / 2-02a, LIT 1-07a, LIT 2-07a

Sustainable development goals

4, 8, 9, 11

Meta skills framework

Self-management: Focusing, Curiosity, Adaptability

Social intelligence: Communicating, Feeling 

Innovation:Curiosity, Sense-making, Critical thinking 

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