Ask an Archaeologist Virtual School Visit

Online virtual meeting with an archaeologist

The Talk

This Virtual School Visit will include a short talk in which your class will discover the field of archaeology and how it works in our modern times.

Explore key features of the profession, such as Geophysics, Excavation, Experimental Archaeology and the new and exciting advantages of Lidar. They will be also be shown a wide range of artefacts from many time periods and introduced to the key interpretation concepts of archeology. See first hand how archaeologists take pieces of evidence and use them to tell the stories of history.

Then it is their turn to take charge...

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a dynamic discussion led by the visiting archaeologist. Classes can pose their archaeological questions and discuss the answers, tailoring their discoveries to their individual interests.

An archaeological excavation in progress.

Amie from Time Seekers leading an artefact handling session.

Facial reconstruction is a fascinating part of Archaeological Science.

Experimental Archaeology helps us understand how things worked in the past.

Burials uncovered during an archaeological excavation.

The Sessions

Each session will include the following:

Welcome and Introduction

Meet the archaeologist you will be speaking to and find out more about them and their archaeological background.

A Short Talk

This talk will focus on archaeology in general or your chosen specific history topic. It will include a presentation on the chosen subject, pictures of key archaeological sites and a look at a range of artefacts relating to the period of interest.

Q&A

Students can ask questions about the topic they are studying or about archaeology in general. It is advisable for younger children to think of questions they would like to ask prior to the online session.

Times & Prices

Time:	45 minutes
First Session:	£75
Additional Sessions:	£55 (if booked for the same day)

Sessions can be booked on a Monday or Tuesday between 9am and 2pm.

Each session will be delivered by a fully DBS checked archaeologist and teacher. No session will be recorded.

Example price structure

Number of Sessions	1st Class Session	Extra Sessions (Booked for the same day)	Total
1	£75	-	£75
2	£75	£55	£130
3	£75	£110	£185
4	£75	£165	£240

Requirements for the Session

Requirement	Notes
Zoom	Download Zoom to a laptop or computer which is linked with a smart board, interactive white board or other viewing screen.
Audio Link	A link from the controlling computer to speakers.
Web Cam	Sessions can run without a web cam but we can provide a better experience if the archaeologist is able to see the class. To use a web cam, enable the video from the Zoom controls and position the webcam near to or above the viewing screen.

Zoom Check

Prior to an online visit, a quick Zoom Check can be held between Time Seekers and the school to ensure all links, sound and video are working correctly.

Book your virtual vist

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