Welcome to ARCHI MAPS: UK for Schools

Explore our educational resources and free lesson plans.

ARCHI UK Educational Resources

Aligning ARCHI UK with the UK National Curriculum

Given the rich historical and archaeological data on our ARCHI MAPS: UK website, it aligns with aspects of the UK National Curriculum, especially in subjects like History, Geography, and even elements of Citizenship.

History

The website can help schools explore local and national historical events, ancient civilizations, and the impact of human activity on landscapes. The data and maps support topics related to:

  • The Stone Age to Iron Age
  • Roman Britain
  • Anglo-Saxon and Viking settlements
  • Local history studies where students explore the heritage of their immediate environment.

Geography

The ARCHI MAPS: UK website offers access to maps and geographical data that could help students understand human geography, land use, and changes over time, as well as map skills and using grid references.

Tailoring Resources for Schools

If you are a teacher and are interested in helping us tailoring parts of the site to schools and align our resources with the curriculum needs, please get in touch!

ARCHI MAPS: UK: Schools Action Plan

We are currently working on the development of our website to help you as an educator. Our Action Plan is detailed below:

  1. Identifing Curriculum Links: We aim to map out how ARCHI UK aligns with the national curriculum subjects, especially History and Geography.
    • History: Ancient civilizations, local history, Roman Britain.
    • Geography: Map reading, human geography, land use over time.
    • Citizenship: Discussing archaeological ethics and heritage conservation.
  2. Creating Dedicated Educational Sections: Developing sections designed for teachers and students.
    • Curriculum-based Activities: We are working on offering lesson plans or suggested activities using data from the site.
    • Interactive Maps for Students: Focus on historical sites relevant to school-age children.
    • Exploring Local History: Enable teachers to guide students in exploring local archaeology and history.
  3. Highlight Educational Value: We will endeavor to explain how the site can be used for educational purposes, referencing curriculum areas it covers.
    • How to use ARCHI UK to teach KS2/KS3 History or Geography.
    • Step-by-step guides for teachers to incorporate the website into lessons.
  4. Collaboration with Schools: Invite schools to use the site for projects, offering special access or discounts.
  5. Engaging Visuals and Tools: Integrate visually appealing tools, such as interactive quizzes and timelines.


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