Education and Outreach
Education and outreach, the latter referring to public awareness and involvement, are a key element of archaeological work today. Investing in such initiatives can provide huge value-added benefits to any project, whether research-based or commercial. As a leading provider of archaeological education and outreach services, ARS Ltd is committed to providing communities with access to their own past.
Archaeology as a subject is ideally placed to assist teaching and learning in a wide range of subject areas ranging from history, geography and science through to drama, English and citizenship. Fieldwork also provides many opportunities for teaching mixed-ability groups, fostering teamwork, initiative-building and leadership.
Recent examples of ARS Ltd education and outreach work include:
- Running a rock art excavation project open to the public.
- Participation of over 120 Key Stage 2 children in the Howick Project including the production of a teacher's pack.
- Construction of the Maelmin Heritage Trail with volunteers from across the community.
- Training AS and A Level college students as part of the Till-Tweed Project.
- Running student training excavations for Newcastle University.