Mellor Heritage Project

What did the Romans ever do for us?

This Facilitator led session is conducted in costume and in role around the replica Iron Age Roundhouse. The class will meet two of the inhabitants of 1st Century Mellor, one of which chosen to adopt the Roman customs and in doing so has divided the settlement! The Celtic characters will each lead a group through a series of hands on activities designed to reflect either Roman or Celtic life. After a 1st Century lunch the class will hear stories of Agricolas fort in nearby Mancunium and by appointing a village elder, will discuss and debate the pros and cons of Romanisation.

Hands on activities may include:

Romans Making clay lamp holders Writing on wax tablets Playing the game of Latrunculi Making offerings to the Gods Writing curses and wishes Making a Roman headdress	Celts Making clay Celtic heads Rope making Spinning wool Dyeing Cloth Making shale beads Grinding with a Quern stone

Designed to deliver Key Stage 1- 2 Schemes of work:

History
Unit 6A: Why have people invaded and settled in Britain the past? A Roman case study.
Unit 18: What was it like to live here in the past?
Geography
Unit 9: Village settlers.
Citizenship:
Unit 5: Living in a diverse world.

Further Information:

Approximate timing:
10.00am Arrive at Mellor Parish Centre and briefing for the day
10.30am In Role to commence programme of activities
12.00pm Lunch
12.30pm Stories around the Roundhouse
1.30pm Debrief
2.00pm Depart