Scottish Archaeology Month for Schools!
Scottish Archaeology Month (SAM) is a festival of free archaeology events which takes place each September all over Scotland. This year, to celebrate the Homecoming, Archaeology Scotland is inviting every school in Scotland to take part in SAM for Schools!
Archaeology is about discovering the past by looking at the clues people have left behind them - objects, buildings and marks on the landscape. Archaeologists are like time detectives, using a mixture of scientific investigation, historical knowledge and imagination to help build up a picture of life in times gone by.
Whether it’s by dressing up as a Viking, trying out some Iron-Age recipes, surveying your playground or burying a ‘time capsule’ for future archaeologists to find, there are many exciting ways to celebrate archaeology in Scotland.
How can my school get involved?
Attend a free event
Find out about free SAM schools events in your area on the Scottish Archaeology Month website.
Celebrate SAM in your school
Let us know how your school is celebrating SAM for Schools!, and we will profile your events and photographs online.
Why not use the downloadable SAM for Schools! ideas guide to inspire you?
SAM for Schools guide
A selection of ideas and suggestions including a 'Dustbin Detectives' game and recreating recipes from the past.
PDFfile: SAM for Schools - Ideas and suggestions guide (1.6 MB)