Wessex Archaeology: Timeline Challenge – History of Coleshill

Overview:  

Learn about the history of Coleshill. Work in teams and as a group to create a timeline based on archaeological discoveries. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Interpret key archaeological discoveries from Coleshill. 
• Organise information into a timeline.  
• Compare differences between time periods including Iron Age, Roman and Medieval. 

Students will use the Essential Skill of Listening, Speaking, Problem Solving and Teamwork. 

Delivery notes: 

This lesson will take about 40 minutes to complete. 

Students will need print outs, access to the internet for research. 

Find out more: 

• History of England timeline

3D models of artefacts:

• Medieval seal
• Roman brooch fragment
• Reconstruction of Roman brooch
• Elizabeth I coin