The zone is composed of a number of links to identify key areas of interest (below). We have indicated cross-references within these. But you are encouraged to browse the entire zone. Material aimed principally at young people is often perfectly adequate for older readers in search of an accurate (and digestible!) introduction to a subject.

The Archaeology in Education Service (AES)
Aims of the AES and what it can currently offer teachers, tutors, students and pupils in Kent.

Primary Schools
The role of Archaeology at Key Stages 1 and 2. Resources and materials for the classroom.

Secondary Schools
Archaeology at Key Stages 3, 4 and A Level. Work Experience opportunities.

Experimental Archaeology: Building a pottery kiln

Why History is a load of old rubbish
Pictures explaining how the layers of a site build up.

Discovering Archaeology in the National Curriculum, Key Stages 1, 2 and 3
A useful teacher’s guide to building Archaeology into the school curriculum.

Using Objects
Hands-on History. Opportunities for young people to learn from things people made and used in the past.

Fieldwork
Summary illustrated accounts of particularly significant excavations and surveys. Useful for research or cut and paste into your own resource sheets.

Beyond Schools
This will tell you about educational establishments in Kent which offer Archaeology courses to individuals beyond the schools system (ie. the Further, Higher, Adult Education/Lifelong Learning spectrum). Tutors can also browse the site for materials suitable for their own teaching.

Roman and Anglo-Saxon Canterbury Reconstructed
Investigate past societies using pictorial interpretations of archaeological evidence.

Galleries
Artefacts, reconstruction drawings, sites and more. Here you will find lots of pictures which you can print off and use in the classroom.

Citizenship Education Key Stages 1 to 4:
Archaeology in the Local Community
Notes for primary and secondary school teachers interested in exploring Archaeology's role in protecting and caring for the historical environment; and who would like to learn about the issues and concerns which surround the whole practice of 'digging up the past' at the turn of the 21st century. Focus on excavations at Whitefriars, Canterbury, Kent.

CAT Resources to Buy or Borrow

Publications
Resources of particular interest to schools, colleges and young people.

Roman Canterbury, a journey into the past
Extracts and Teachers Notes from this resource book for 9 to 13 year olds and adults looking for an accurate, accessible introduction to the Roman town.

A journey to Medieval Canterbury
Published in 2001. Fantastic resource book written principally for 11 to 13 year olds, with added adult general interest appeal. Companion volume to Roman Canterbury, a journey into the past (above).

Roman and Anglo-Saxon Canterbury Reconstructed
Investigate past societies using pictorial interpretations of archaeological evidence.

CAT KITS
Resource boxes of original Iron Age, Roman, medieval and post-medieval pottery, animal bone and building fragments plus Teacher Guide are now held on permanent loan in schools in Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable district. Ask your History Co-ordinator or Head of History about your CAT KIT! Kits are also available to other Kent schools on short term loan.

NEW CAT BOX Loans Collection
Original archaeological and historical objects, replicas and models plus ethnographic items for loan to Kent schools, colleges and universities.

More Support from CAT

Library
We have a small library of our publications and others relating to the history and archaeology of Kent. Ring the CAT secretary to use the library by arrangement.

'Twilight' sessions
For working teachers with powerpoint presentation and finds. Recent themes are – 'Living in a Roman town', 'How do we know?'

Work Experience
We offer one-week placements for secondary school students in Kent. These are particularly valuable for those considering a career in Archaeology or related subject.

Student Projects
We can support projects (eg in History, Geography, Archaeology) by supplying information about sites and standing buildings excavated/surveyed by the Trust in Canterbury and elsewhere in Kent and, where appropriate, by directing to other agencies.

Careers Information
By arrangement, we are happy for individual students to come and hear how Archaeology works in a field unit such as CAT. We are not in a position to advise on particular courses but can put a student in touch with appropriate agencies.

Partnership Projects

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) Faculty of Education
Giving lectures and workshops to prepare undergraduates and postgraduates for teaching the National Curriculum in schools.

Canterbury Museums
For the annual national 'Science, Engineering and Technology Week' for local schools and the public. Very hands-on!

Folkestone People's History Centre
Under the direction of CCCU. lah16@canterbury.ac.uk for information about the Centre.

Canterbury Whitefriars Roman Tower Exhibition Space
This is a partnership project with Canterbury City Council, English Heritage, Historic Fortifications Network (managed by Kent County Council) and Land Securities plc. Permanent exhibition of discoveries, reconstructions, digital image presentation (running 9am–9pm) and information panels about the Whitefriars excavations – all set against the in situ Roman tower found at the site. The Exhibition can be found opposite Fenwick's, near the Bus Station ticket office and is viewed from the street frontage.
For the best effect, view the exhibition on a day when there isn't blazing sunshine. I walked by early one morning recently. The effect of the internal lighting on the setting of the displays against the backdrop of the tower was stunning and the designer is to be congratulated. So go and see it early morning, evening or anytime in the winter!

Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC
Representing Kent Archaeology at the Smithsonian's Folklife Festival 2007 and supporting education programme at the National Museum of Natural History.

Canterbury Young Archaeologists Club
Supporting the club with funding and equipment. Ring Abby Guinness for club details: +44 (0)7779 163137

If you would like to know if CAT can support you or contribute to an event please contact us. The Education Officer, Canterbury Archaeological Trust Ltd,
92a Broad Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2LU
Tel: +44 (0)1227 462062
Fax: +44 (0)1227 784724
email: mariongreen@canterburytrust.co.uk