Location – DERBY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Duration: 2 Hours

Key Stage: Key Stage 2

Booking and Prices: £6.50 + VAT per pupil. This session allows 25 pupils (minimum) to 35 pupils (maximum). 

TO BOOK: Fill Out Our Booking Form 

Session Description: What was life like in Roman Derby? The session, which uses the new gallery displays, looks at how archaeologists use sherds and artefacts, as well as the written word, to tell us about the past. Children will learn about the Roman occupation of Britain including them building the Roman fort, and town, of Derventio. Children will examine and handle real and replica artefacts and learn about daily life as a Roman in Derby. They’ll end the session making a ‘Derbyshire Ware’ clay pot.

Session Curricula:

• History (The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain: a depth study of the Roman invasion on Derby; establish a clear narrative of the Roman period of History; construct informed responses to sources)
• Geography (locating the UK and European countries on maps in an historical context)
• Art and Design (develop techniques and use of materials with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of art and design)
• STEAM

Skills and Knowledge: Collaborative working, communicating ideas, craft and making, creativity, critical thinking, curiosity, culture, Derby/Derbyshire heritage, discussion, evaluating, exploring ideas, fine motor skills, handling objects, key vocabulary, museum learning, observing museum collections, questioning, risk taking, speaking and listening, tracing aspects of national history in the locality

FAQ’s about our sessions.