Creative History

The Archaeologists

Have you ever wondered just how archaeology works? Or fancied an archaeological 'hook' activity to kick start a history topic? Then this is the visit for you. 

Roger and Mary, the Archaeologists, come to entertain your classes. Starting with a demonstration of how layers build up; they then choose a volunteer child  to prepare for an ancient style burial. This is followed by introducing Lucy the Skeleton and seeing what would remain if the buried child was found today.

This whole group session is followed by a rotation of three activities:

• the uncovering of finds, identifying and recording them;
• sorting broken pieces of pottery and reconstructing them;
• experimental archaeology - making their own period pot. 

These activities are designed to be run by Mary,  one member of staff and Roger.  

The whole group then comes together so Mary and Roger can show the audience how to use typology to work out the probable timeline of similar objects. The visit is wrapped up with a question and answer session.

Travelling Shop

The museum shop experience can come to you.  Options include:

• A shop that covers all of the primary history periods.
• A stall that is tailored to the theme.
• The "step back in time shopping experience".  This option involves "swapping" modern money for reproduction period money and purchasing from a range of items typically available in those times.

Booking

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