Hi I’m Bob,
I have recently graduated as a History teacher an in my first post I am going to be teaching Classical Civilisations and don’t have a clue where to start. The first module is called: Archaeology: Mycenae and the classical world
The principal focus of this unit is on archaeology, art and architecture. The unit is also concerned with society, history and religion.
Candidates must be familiar with the specified archaeological sites, buildings, tombs and finds.
• The development of classical archaeology; classical context, historical development, the twentieth century and today;
• Project development; research, project design, the legal framework and funding;
• Archaeological prospecting; surface surveys, aerial photography, site mapping, geophysical surveys and soil sampling;
• Excavation; strategy, trenches, levels of recovery, unusual environments and digging different materials;
• Recording the site and finds; first principles, the context-based record, photography, plans, sections, conservation, and recording techniques;
• Study, analysis and presentation; stratigraphy, typology, the contribution of science, dating, interpretation, publication, and the presentation and display of archaeological sites.
If anybody can help with directions to resources or advice on how to tach archaeology art A-level. I would love to hear form you.
Many thasnk
Rob