Big Dig
Cromer Campus
Since 2017, our Year 7 HSIE classes have looked forward to the 'Big Dig' - a simulated archaeological dig in our purpose-built facility onsite.
Since 2017, our Year 7 HSIE classes have looked forward to the 'Big Dig' - a simulated archaeological dig in our purpose-built facility onsite.
Our budding excavators had to solve a mystery of simulated human and animal remains, found with jeweled and gold-painted objects, and a collection of pottery shards. After using tools and teamwork to delicately extract the fragile artefacts, students needed to assess their discovery in the found context.
Some hypotheses includes a meteor strike, a fire, and an astonishing volcanic eruption.
Directly applicable to the History Syllabus's Investigating the Ancient Past topic, they will bring their practical experiences to bear when discussing local and international sites of historical significance.
