Maritime archaeology is more than shipwrecks: it is a multidisciplinary field that brings together history, geography, science, technology, creativity and even ethics, making it a powerful (and often underused) real-world teaching tool for learners of all ages. Ahead of changes to the National Curriculum this year, we picked out three of our favourite resources made specially for learners and educators:
Fun and Learning: An Educator’s Guide
This booklet is jam-packed with information and activities: learn about what archaeology is, how maritime archaeologists work, and different kinds of archaeological finds!
Aimed at KS2 and above, the booklet is split into sections linking to different areas of the National Curriculum.
Aimed at KS2 students, this booklet is a great introduction to maritime archaeology, with lots of activities to engage little brains!
There is also an accompanying video for audio/visual learners!
Identifying a Mystery Shipwreck
For KS3 students, this booklet invites you to step into the the role of a maritime archaeologist and, by using different techniques to explore the evidence, identify a mystery shipwreck!