Celts in Conflict
About Celts in Conflict
Imagine living in Scotland 2,000 years ago when the Romans arrived. What would you do? Flee? Fight? Befriend them? Discuss this, and discover what our ancestors did, in this this lively, interactive session.
Available to book from December 2026
What will my pupils do in the session?
Pupils will:
- Learn about the varied responses to the Romans in Scotland
- Discover how the Romans interacted with the locals by exploring objects from our Collection
- Investigate and identify a mystery object
- Get a chance to interact and ask questions.
About Digital Schools Sessions
Our Digital Schools Sessions bring the museum to your classroom. Our free sessions are led by our team of Learning Communicators and are broadcast using Microsoft Teams.
Highly informative and engaging sessions and an accessible learning experience for pupils who might not get to visit a museum! All my pupils thoroughly enjoy these!
P4 teacher, Dundee
- Curriculum links
SOC 1-02a
SOC 2-03a
SOC 1-04a SOC 2-04a
SOC 1-12a
LIT 1-07a LIT 2-07a
LIT 1-09a LIT 2-09a
- Sustainable development goals
4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 16, 17
- Meta skills framework
Self-management: Focusing
Social intelligence: Communicating, Feeling
Innovation: Curiosity, Sense-making, Critical thinking
Resources
- Schools resource
Make your own Celtic torc
The Iron Age Celts loved to show off their wealth and importance by wearing fancy gold necklaces called torcs. Copy their look by making your own – it's blingtastic! - Schools resource
Romans Trail
From fighting to farming, find out about life as a Roman soldier in Scotland with Felix the centurion. - Schools resource
The Romans digital session- accompanying resources
A range of themed learning resources and activities to accompany our digital sessions on the Romans.
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