Acoustic surveys

by MAT
Time Period: Multi-period
Type:
Audience: KS2, KS3
Theme: Shipwrecks, Submerged Landscapes, Maritime Archaeologists at Work

The activities in this timesheet are designed to give pupils the opportunity to experience the functioning of acoustic surveys first-hand. They will learn about the different types of acoustic surveys, and what they are used for. They will also learn about palaeochannels, dredging zones, and exclusion zones.

Find out more about Geophysical Survey Methods:

  • An educators’ guide, pages 18-20
  • Mystery Wreck, pages 6-8

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Curriculum Links

KS2

SCIENCE Sound
GEOGRAPHY Formation, World features Human and physical geography

KS3

SCIENCE Physics: Waves
CITIZENSHIP Law
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Evaluate
GEOGRAPHY Formation, World features, Human geography

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