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The courses we organise for schools link to the curriculum, but extend beyond it. They examine the interrelationship between people, place and story and have been developed to encourage constructive questioning and to stimulate creative thinking. |
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The courses
Each course is adjusted to suit individual schools, and there are opportunities for individual students to become further involved with the Trust. Students who are inspired by what they have found here are supported throughout their school life and beyond.
We continue to support all students that attend our courses in their educational development and interests with the advice and expertise of our tutors, and we welcome and further train older students who wish to return as volunteers.
Primary Schools
The programme consists of a course for Year 6 students given at the school by The Blackden Trust, followed by a visit to Blackden by selected students.
The selection is made by a combination of performance in competitions, the recommendation of teachers, our observation during the school session and initiative shown by the individual student.
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Creating a timeline of hats and pots |
'Everything had a special story from the Tig cup with its three handles to stop you eating and drinking at the same time to the tankard with its flat bottom to stop it falling over.' 'We loved dressing up in a variety of hats from different periods - the metal helmet was really heavy!'
A report on this event is available in our archive.
Students attend a day at Blackden with a parent, when they engage in activities that introduce them to historical and archaeological skills.
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Helping to wash excavated pot sherds |
'Very interesting afternoon. Child friendly and informative.' 'All the history was really interesting.' 'I enjoyed the pot washing and seeing the diggers dig.'
A report on this event is available in our archive.
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Discovering the science of archaeology |
Secondary Schools
Courses for secondary school students are developed in conjunction with each individual school, and have been successful in extending the experience of Gifted and Talented students.
'I enjoyed learning lots of new and interesting things.' 'A brilliant day, really interesting.' 'As well as learning a lot, I laughed most of the day, due to the friendly atmosphere.'
A report on this event is available in our archive.
For more details of our activities look at the reports of events.
Contact The Blackden Trust if you would like us to develop a course for your students.
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