Resources for teachers

Historic Scotland produces a range of resources to support both classroom study for Primary and Secondary and a visit to a Historic Scotland site. Our resources include the object handling boxes detailed below and our printed support materials for teachers listed on the next page. All our resources are provided free of charge.




Orkney
P1 - P7 & S1 - S2
There are two handling boxes available for Orkney schools at Skara Brae, on the theme of life in the prehistoric village. Both are identical and contain replicas of artefacts found on the site, along with a teacher’s pack that includes photocopiable pupil worksheets, ideas for classroom-based activities, a photo CD and reference books.

One box can be used on site at Skara Brae, while the other one is available for Orkney schools to borrow and use in the classroom, although schools must collect it and return it themselves.

How to book
Please call the Orkney Rangers on 01856 841732 and specify whether you wish to use the box on site or in the classroom.



Orkney & Shetland
P1 - P7 & S1 - S2
There are two handling boxes available, one in Orkney, one in Shetland, on the theme of Viking life. The boxes include replicas of artefacts found at Viking sites such as Jarlshof and Brough of Birsay, along with a teacher’s pack that includes photocopiable pupil worksheets, ideas for classroom based activities, a photo CD, a DVD and reference books.

The boxes can be borrowed for use in the classroom, but schools must collect and return the boxes themselves.

How to book
Schools in Orkney can borrow a box by phoning the Orkney Rangers on 01856 841732.
Schools in Shetland can borrow a box by phoning the Education Officer at Shetland Museum & Archives on 01595 695057.



Duff House
P1 - P7 & S1 - S2
A box of replica Victorian artefacts is available on site at Duff House for teachers leading visits to the property. It contains domestic items and pupil question / answer sheets to explore the objects and learn more about life in the Victorian house.

How to book
The handling box can be booked for use during a visit by phoning Duff House on 01261 818181.



Duff House
P4 - P7 & S1 - S2
This box is available on site at Duff House for teachers leading visits to the property. It contains resources and activities to explore the architecture of Duff House using historical documents, images and carved architectural decorations.

How to book
The handling box can be booked for use during a visit by phoning Duff House on 01261 818181.



Stirling Castle
P4 - P7 & S3 - S4
Follow specific routes (with differentiated worksheets) around the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum and Stirling Castle. In the education room investigate the life of a soldier through artefacts and uniforms.

Teacher - led activity: September to April - Mondays and Fridays on request
10.00am, 12.30pm for 2 hours
Maximum number of pupils: 33
How to book
Contact the Education Unit on 0131 668 8793/8736