Discover the Past,
Inspire the Future
Engaging learning resources bringing 12,000 years of human history to life through the archaeology of East Wear Bay
Featured Learning Programmes
Engaging resources and experiences designed to bring archaeology to life
Interactive Timeline
Journey through 12,000 years of history at East Wear Bay
Digital Museum
Explore our collection of 3D models and photographs of artefacts uncovered at East Wear Bay.
Downloadable Lesson Plans
Inspire your students with our free, downloadable lesson plans that explore archaeology and uncover the rich heritage in your local area.
Digital Time Capsule
Explore the fascinating entries in our East Wear Bay digital time capsule, then inspire your class to create their own unique contributions.
Sensory Stories
Our immersive sensory story invites children with profound and complex disabilities to experience the thrill of an archaeological excavation.
CAT Loan Boxes
Borrow a CAT Box packed with replica artefacts and hands-on learning resources. Perfect for sparking curiosity and enriching your lessons.
Dementia Friendly Workshops
Get in touch to invite us to a dementia café or community group near you or explore our archaeology themed workshop ideas.
Learning Pathways
Tailored educational experiences for KS1-3
Primary KS1-2: History
Learning Outcomes Covered:
- Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality
- Changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life
- Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally
- Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age
- The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain
- A local history study
- A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils' chronological knowledge beyond 1066
Activities:
- Iron Age pottery making
- Roman mosaics
- Ancient flour making
- Change in the 20th Century
- Archaeology time machine
- Site visit
Primary KS1-2: Art and Design
Learning Outcomes Covered:
- To use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
- To develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
- About the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work
- To improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
Activities:
- Roman mosaics
- Iron Age pottery making
Secondary KS3: History
Learning Outcomes Covered:
- Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day
- Local history study
- The study of an aspect or theme in British history that consolidates and extends pupils' chronological knowledge from before 1066
Activities:
- Change in the 20th Century
- The Romans in Folkestone
Secondary KS3: Citizenship
Learning Outcomes Covered:
- Develop an interest in, and commitment to, participation in volunteering as well as other forms of responsible activity, that they will take with them into adulthood
- The roles played by public institutions and voluntary groups in society, and the ways in which citizens work together to improve their communities, including opportunities to participate in school-based activities
Activities:
- Site visit or archive visit
Downloadable Lesson Plans
Free, downloadable lesson plans exploring archaeology and local heritage
Careers in Archaeology
Find out more about the work that archaeologists do and the type of career paths you can follow in archaeology.
Archaeology Time Machine
Learn about the different layers of time that archaeologists dig through to discover objects from the past.
Change in the 20th Century
Explore how Folkestone and East Wear Bay played a part in local, national and international events during the 20th century.
Ancient Flour Making
Learn how hard people in the past had to work to get their daily bread and find out how making flour relates to the different things that archaeologists have found at East Wear Bay.
Iron Age Pottery
Examine Iron Age pottery and how it was made with this interactive East Wear Bay themed session.
Roman Mosaics
Take a look at Roman mosaics and how they were made with this interactive East Wear Bay themed session.
Other Learning Resources
Additional resources and materials for educators
Digital Time Capsule
Take a look through the favourite items that children today have chosen to save and share with children of the future; special things that show what life was like growing up in their time.
Sensory Stories
Download a copy of our sensory storybook 'Going on an excavation' here or follow the link below to order one of our free sensory story packs.
Site Visits and Workshops
Bring archaeology to life in your classroom with our expert-led session or join us on site for a visit to learn about a particular theme you have been studying.
Site Visits
Visit the active excavation site at East Wear Bay and find out how archaeologists uncover the past. Choose a theme to explore during your visit: The Romans, the Iron Age, archaeology time machine, or citizenship and volunteering.
Get in touch if you would like to visit our site. Site visits take place during the excavation season and are subject to funding and availability.
Workshop Sessions
Hands-on workshops where pupils can handle real artefacts and learn about different historical themes in their own classroom. Tailored to different key stages and delivered by our Engagement Team.
Get in touch if you would like us to visit your school. Workshops are subject to funding and availability.
Digital Time Capsule
A living archive of memories and stories for future generations
Explore the East Wear Bay Digital Time Capsule
Take a look through the favourite items that children today have chosen to save and share with children of the future; special things that show what life was like growing up in their time.
How Schools Can Get Involved
- Explore Existing Entries: Browse submissions from community members to understand what makes a meaningful time capsule contribution
- Create Your Own: Inspire your class to reflect on what they would like future generations to know about life today
- Submit Contributions: Share your students' entries to become part of our permanent digital archive
Sensory Stories
Bringing archaeology to life through touch, sound, smell and imagination
An Immersive Archaeological Experience
Our immersive sensory story invites children with profound and complex disabilities to experience the thrill of an archaeological excavation?bringing the adventure to life through touch, sound, smell and imagination.
Designed specifically for inclusive education, our sensory stories use multi-sensory props and carefully crafted narratives to make archaeology accessible to all learners. Each story is an opportunity to explore, discover, and connect with the past in a meaningful way.
What's Included
- Tactile Props: Carefully selected objects that children can touch and explore, from replica artefacts to textured materials
- Sound Elements: Audio cues and soundscapes that enhance the storytelling experience
- Scents: Aromatic elements that bring the past to life through smell
- Story Book: A downloadable guide that enables you to create your own sensory story experience
Two Ways to Access
Borrow a CAT Box
Our sensory story CAT boxes are free to borrow and include all the props and materials you need for a complete multi-sensory experience.
Download the Story
Download our sensory story book and create your own version using materials you have available in your classroom or at home.
Make an Enquiry
To learn more about available resources, workshops, lesson plans, or how to get started, feel free to drop us an email. We're here to support educators with ideas, materials, and guidance tailored to your needs.