Big Roman Dig! (KS2)

This ‘Big Roman Dig’ day explores the role of archaeology as a way of finding out about the past and understanding a different way of life. To build your day, choose two of the afternoon activities which best fits your school topic: Meet Boudica, Be a Roman Potter or Meet a Roman (See teacher notes for more details).

For more information, please email flagfenlearning@peterboroughlimited.co.uk or call 01733 317 988.

Participating in the ‘Big Roman Dig’ day, pupils will:

• Develop a chronological understanding of the changes in Britain from the Iron Age to Roman period.
• Consider the impact of the spread of the Roman Empire in Britain.
• Gain historical understanding in relation to how we find out about the past through experimental archaeology and the use of primary sources.
• Understand the importance of strong military tactics for the Roman Army.
• Learn about Boudica and her role in British resistance.
• Understand historical concepts such as significance; continuity and change; cause and consequence and similarity and difference.
• Show an understanding that science is, and always has been used in the real world.
• Deduct statements and inferences from evidence.
• Improve mastery in sculpture techniques using clay