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Investigate Archaeology

From a worksheet called Dead Interesting

Introduction

These activities allow you to explore archaeological concepts and relate them to science, technolgy, engineering and maths. The activities have been designed specfically to work with science and archaeology clubs based in museums or schools. But the activities link to many museum collections and can be used inconjunction with a museum visit or as a stand alone activity.

Curriculum Links

Key Stage 2 Science

Key Stage 2 History

Key Stage 2 Design and Technology

Themes: Scientific Enquiry, Forces, Energy, Measurement, Human Body, The Environment, Materials and their Properities, Romans, Greeks, Archaeology

Learning Objectives

To understand the the scientific principles used in various archaeological techniques and discoveries.
To explore scientific properties and facts about everyday materials.
To develop techniques related to scientific enquiry and problem solving skills.
To apply mathematical process to assist with the solving of problems.
To develop and use the design process in a practical context.
To use scientific knowlege to explain the unexpected.

This learning journey was created as part of the Creative Minds Project. Creative Minds aims to provide young people with learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (S.T.E.M) using Museums, Libraries and Archives.