Learn About the Iron Age at COAM
At Chiltern Open Air Museum, we have a range of immersive school learning experiences.
This iron Age themed day includes two workshops where our educational leaders bring the theme to life with hand-on activities. The workshops take place in or around our historic buildings, giving students a unique and authentic experience.
Iron Age Day
Immerse your school in Iron Age life at Chiltern Open Air Museum. During two workshops - one introducing Iron Age life and another where students can have a go at an archaeological dig - your students will engage in hands-on activities such as crafting, ancient cooking techniques and explore our historically accurate roundhouse, learning how people lived, worked and thrived in this fascinating period. An exciting way to bring history to life for young learners that is suitable for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students.
Workshops length: 2 hours
Cost per group of up to 32 students and 6 accompanying adults: £405
Available: March to November
Subject links: History, Science, Geography, Art, PE and D&T
KS1 Key curriculum links: Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality. Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally.
KS2 Key curriculum links: Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. Iron Age hill forts: tribal kingdoms, farming, art and culture.
