Anne Bradley

Geology of the local area – identifying the rocks types of the area and their uses in building megalithic tombs, fences, local buildings etc. How these rocks were formed (igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary). What would my area have looked like millions of years ago and the formation of mountains. Identifying the mountains and hills of the area today. The Ice Age and how rivers, lakes and hills were formed and plants began to colonise. How plants, animals and humans colonized the landscape. The format of the visit can vary in consultation with individual schools but an outdoor element is recommended. There will be an introductory interactive presentation with samples of various rock types. Worksheets will also be available.

In this topic the children will be guided through the history and heritage of their local area from neolithic times to the recent past. Through the use of historic maps, placenames, stories and interactive sources the children are guided through each century. Local archaeological and historic monuments are studied. We identify local placenames and speculate on their origin. The session would preferably include a field trip to a local historic site/s eg a ringfort, wedge tomb etc.