Put the skills of the archaeologist to use in this special hands on session! What can archaeology reveal to us about the beliefs and everyday lives of the Vikings who first came to Ireland 1,200 years ago?
As part of this interactive workshop, students will learn about how archaeologists work with evidence and put some of these methods into practice, analysing replica Viking grave goods including whalebone linen smoothers, iron helmets and precious amber.
Workshop at a Glance
Level: 3rd to 6th Class
Group size: 30 students max (Due to the hands-on nature of this workshop we ask that three adults attend with each class)
Duration: 75 mins
Location: Viking Ireland Exhibition and Learning Resource Room, First Floor
Days available: Thursdays during term time
Times available: 10:30am
Accessibility :This workshop is not wheelchair accessible but it can take place on the ground floor. If your class has special mobility needs please let us know at the bookings stage.
Curriculum Links
SESE History
Working as an Historian
Time and Chronology / Using Evidence / Change and Continuity / Cause and Effect / Synthesis and Communication / Empathy
Story
Stories from the lives of the people in the past
Early People and Ancient Societies
Early Christian Ireland / Vikings
Continuity and Change Over Time
Homes, House and Urban Developments / Nomadism / Food and Farming / Clothes / Literature, Arts, Crafts and Culture / Barter, Trade and Money
Other curriculum links include:
SESE Science
Working ScientificallyQuestioning/ Observing/ Analysing/ Materials
English
Receptiveness to Language
Competence and Confidence in using Language
Developing cognitive abilities through oral language
Learning Outcomes
- Examine museum-grade replica Viking artefacts
- Discover how archaeology has contributed to our understanding of early Christian Ireland and the Viking period
- Ask questions of archaeological evidence and communicate findings effectively
- Explore the changes brought about by the arrival of Vikings to Ireland