The Kelsae Archaeology Project – a case study. An archaeology project developed and delivered by young people working alongside archaeologists and members of their communities.
Category: Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning
Archaeology and Outdoor Learning
A short introduction to the free resources available from Forestry and Land Scotland and their application across different learning settings.
Attainment through Archaeology
Archaeology Scotland’s Attainment through Archaeology programme aims to engage and connect young people with their local heritage, raising aspirations for work and further learning, developing new skills and knowledge while improving health and wellbeing within a supportive, outdoor learning environment. Find out more in this blog post.
Making Lasting Impressions: Greyfriars Kirkyard
Discover Greyfriars Kirkyard using these fun resources created by Edinburgh World Heritage, Archaeology Scotland and young people from 6VT Youth Café designed to help visitors explore and reflect on their visit to Scotland’s most famous graveyard.
Archaeology in Schools: an online CPD event
This online CPD event was held on 21 April 2021 and looked at some of the many ways in which educators can use archaeology as inspiration for interdisciplinary learning projects with children and young people.
Cup and Rings in the Classroom
A fascinating blog post from Glasgow University’s Dr Kenny Brophy packed with practical activity ideas to help you explore Scotland’s prehistoric rock art with your young learners.
The Edinburgh Spyster Story Trail
An outdoor learning resource designed for children to use with their families.
Read more about The Edinburgh Spyster Story Trail …The Scottish Crannog Centre – Adult Learning
Educational visits and outreach for adult learners, including those in further learning.
Read more about The Scottish Crannog Centre – Adult Learning …Dendrochronology – Forestry and Land Scotland
Explore the science of tree ring dating from home.
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Explore the Mesolithic in Scotland’s native woodlands.
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