Archaeology Detectives

Explore a site using genuine archaeological skills, both within the classroom and on onsite.  Each session can be freestanding, or they can be used together as part of a project.  The Project Guide explains how to do this in more detail. All the resources have been designed to support educators with no prior experience, and to require no specialist equipment.

Archaeology Detectives Project Guide

A. Using maps Explore a site using historic and modern maps. Activity plan Learning Resource	B. Using aerial photographs Explore a site using aerial photographs. Activity Plan Learning Resource	C. Using historic photographs Explore a site using historic photographs. Activity Plan Learning Resource
D. Surveying your site Planning and undertaking a survey of your site. Activity Plan Learning Resource	E. Photographing your site Record the key features of your site using photographs. Activity Plan Learning Resource	F. Sketching your site Record the key features of your site using sketches. Activity Plan Learning Resource
G. Presenting your information Presenting your findings about a site. Activity Plan Learning Resource

Completing an Archaeology Detectives project makes your group eligible for a Heritage Hero Award.