Roman life at Slack
About the workshop
- Where?: Tolson Museum
- Who?: KS2
- National curriculum area: KS2 History: "The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain", "A local history study".
- Cost: £260 (full day visit from 10am - 2:30pm). Half day visit £155 (2 hours)
The year is 72 AD, and Cambodunum is buzzing with intrigue - a young Roman boy, 10-year-old Felix, son of Gaius the Tanner, has vanished! Where could he be? Embark on a thrilling adventure to unravel the mystery of Felix's disappearance by exploring every corner of the Roman fort. As you journey through the day, you'll step into the fascinating world of Roman Britain, using your detective skills to uncover clues about life in this ancient civilization and the incredible legacy the Romans left behind. The clock is ticking - can you solve the mystery and find Felix before time runs out?
What to expect on the day
- Hats off to history: Become a living timeline as we explore the key historical periods and meet the people who lived at the time.
- Roman fort: Study our local Roman Fort at Slack and find out about the key features.
- Artefacts handling: Handle and discuss real Roman artefacts, trying to piece together the evidence to understand the daily life of Romans in Huddersfield.
- Gallery exploration: Students will explore the gallery and wider museum to develop an understanding of the daily life of Roman people.
- Have a go: Make jewellery and mosaics and play Roman games.
- Uniform: Find out all about the uniform worn by Roman soldiers.
- Coprolite: Excavate your own Roman poo to find out what the Romans ate.
- Cipher: Race against the clock to solve our cipher mystery.
Learning outcomes
This full day workshop will develop students' substantive knowledge of the period. Students will understand more about daily life in Roman Britain, comparing this with life during the Iron Age to consider the significance of Roman occupation. They will be able to describe the key features of the Roman fort at Slack, embedding the local story into the national narrative. Through studying mosaics, gaming and uniforms, they will reflect on the legacy of Roman rule.
This will be achieved through disciplinary skills, as students take an enquiry-led approach to studying the Romans. Through handling and discussing real Roman objects, they will make inferences about daily life in the period, and contextual activities will provide them with a deeper chronological understanding. They will be encouraged to consider different historiographical interpretations of the period.
