Time Period: Multi-period
Type:
Audience: KS2, KS3, KS4 and GCSE
Theme: Maritime Archaeologists at Work
This booklet can be used to teach students about methods of archaeological and historic research, using archaeological finds (artefacts and biofacts) to reconstruct past activities and landscapes. It can be used to introduce a discussion about the use of natural resources as raw materials to produce ancient artefacts and how this human-environment relationship influences the shaping and changing of the landscape.
Linked files:
- Content outline and Guide to curriculum links
- Answer sheet
- Anchors sheet
- Pulleys sheet
- Context Card
- Archaeologists Recording Sheet
- Artefacts sheet
Find out more about archaeological finds and recording methods:
- An educators’ guide, pages 8-9, 12-26-28
- Archaeology is Rubbish!
- Flint Identification
- It’s all about context!
- Mystery Wreck
- The Hamble River Activity Book
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Curriculum Links
KS2
| ENGLISH | Reading-word reading, Reading-comprehension, Writing-composition |
| GEOGRAPHY | World features |
| HISTORY | Methods |
KS3
| ENGLISH | Reading, Writing |
| GEOGRAPHY | Human geography |
| HISTORY | Methods |
KS4 and GCSE
| ENGLISH | Reading, Writing |
| GEOLOGY | Rock types |
| DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY | Principles |
| GEOGRAPHY | Human geography |
| HISTORY | Sources, Interpretation |