Romans on the Mendips
 KS1 &2 Science based farm visits.Working in partnership with Alvis Brothers and Farmlink the Industrial Trust, the National leader in the provision of out of classroom curriculum linked activities, can arrange and subject to conditions potentially fund your next STEM based visit. |
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| Romans on the Mendips | |
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| Science Key Stage 1: History 1a,b; 2a,b; 4a,b; 5; 6b,d. Sc1. 1; 2a,b,e,f,g. Sc2. 5c. Science Key Stage 2: History 1a,b; 2b,c; 4b; 6; 8a; 9; 11b. Sc1 1a,b; 2a,b,e,j. |
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| Objectives: To understand that Britain has been settled by successive groups each of which established their own patterns of living. Remnants of these can still be seen today. Romans lived on the Mendips & archaeology reveals evidence of their lifestyle. | |
| Methodology: Students experience the atmosphere on top of the Mendip Hills & recognise limestone scenery. By using an OS map they can read where Roman remains are & recognise them in real life. They also see evidence of old industrial activity & try to understand the harsh working conditions especially for children. | |
| Key Words: Legionnaires, fort, amphitheatre, lead, smelting, pottery shards, child labour, archaeology, site, interpretation, AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). | |
| Skills & Concepts: Changing landscapes, map reading, evidence from the past, using archaeological evidence to understand the past, walking in the open country & being aware of the Mendips as an AONB, asking question, care for the countryside. | |
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Supported by The Ernest Cook Trust