Explore a site using genuine archaeological skills, both within the classroom and onsite.
Archaeology Scotland created this set of resources with: Archaeology Detectives Project Guide, plus activity plans and PowerPoints for 7 sessions. These can be freestanding, or they can be used together as part of a project:
Using Maps
Using Aerial Photographs
- Archaeology Detectives Activity Plan B – using aerial photographs
- Archaeology Detectives PowerPoint B – Using Aerial Photographs
Using Historic Photographs
- Archaeology Detectives Activity Plan C – using historic photographs
- Archaeology Detectives PowerPoint C – Using Historic Photographs
Surveying your Site
- Archaeology Detectives Activity Plan D – surveying your site
- Archaeology Detectives PowerPoint D – Surveying your Site
Photographing your Site
- Archaeology Detectives Activity Plan E – photographing your site
- Archaeology Detectives PowerPoint E – Photographing your Site
Sketching your Site
- Archaeology Detectives Activity Plan F – sketching your site
- Archaeology Detectives PowerPoint F – Sketching your Site
Presenting your Information
- Archaeology Detectives Activity Plan G – presenting your information
- Archaeology Detectives PowerPoint G – Presenting your Information
All the resources have been designed to support educators with no prior experience, and to require no specialist equipment.
Completing an Archaeology Detectives project makes your group eligible for a Heritage Hero Award
Posted by: Archaeology Scotland
Archaeology Scotland
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