New Ways to explore old places – encouraging archaeological outdoor learning – Lego and beyond!
Exploring and experiencing the new and exciting resource developed by Forestry Commission Scotland on Archaeological Outdoor Learning.
History has shaped us all and exploring evidence from our shared past can help us understand the world we live in. But archaeology is not just about digging trenches and filling museums. It is a methodology and a way of thinking that can help piece together clues from our shared past. Through observation and discussion, ideas and theories take shape. Using archaeological recording techniques at an historic site can be a great way to explore the past and learn in a truly cross-curricular context.
We've published Outdoor Archaeological Learning booklet - An outdoor resource for teachers - Through discovery, exploration and sharing, young people can develop their critical thinking skills, creativity, confidence and teamwork. This learning resource is full of great content, with advice and guidance supporting a range of activity suggestions, from time lines to graphic stories and cut out models.
Outdoor Archaeological Learning is intended for anyone taking groups of children to an archaeological site: teachers, youth group leaders and archaeological educators. Delivering Scotland's Archaeology Strategy and supporting Outdoor & Woodland Learning Scotland.
Participants for this workshop should be prepared to be active both indoors and outdoors.
Contact:
Bonnie Maggio
Outdoor and Woodland Learning Manager
Forestry Commission Scotland
