Lesson Planning

Find out what archaeologists have discovered about Benin and how it compares to the oral and written evidence. Is archaeology more or less reliable than other forms of evidence?

Teaching Outcomes:

• To find out what archaeologists have found in Benin.
• To write a poster, letter, blog post or other text comparing the sources of evidence about Benin.

Children will:

• Understand how archaeology works.
• Assess what the archaeological sites and objects tell us about Benin.
• Write effectively for a specific audience and purpose.