Suitable for Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 3

Timing: 45 mins

Staff - pupil ratio: as LEA guidelines

Discover the secrets of the stones... Observation and recording skills are put to the test to investigate the fascinating remains of the Priory and St Mary's Cathedral housed in the Priory Visitor Centre with this teacher-led activity.

Learning outcomes

Through attending this session your children will build on the following skills:

• Improved speaking and listening skills, through group discussion and interaction of historic objects.
• A better understanding of chronology and improved knowledge and understanding of characteristic features of the period, societies and experiences.
• Improved knowledge and understanding of relevant materials.
• Improved ability to classify materials.
• Developing the use of historical enquiry through a range of sources.

If you are planning an independant visit or to carry out this activity as part of an active learning session please download your worksheet here to bring with you on the day.