This History teacher video explores how archaeological sources support children’s understanding of the past. It introduces archaeology as the study of human history through the excavation and analysis of physical remains like tools, buildings, and pottery. These artefacts are presented as primary sources that offer a direct link to the period being studied.

The video explains how archaeologists and historians use such evidence to interpret the past, highlighting the value and limitations of these sources. It includes practical classroom strategies such as sand tray digs in Key Stage 1 and reconstructing broken artefacts in Key Stage 2 to simulate real archaeological work. Teachers are encouraged to help pupils question, sort, and analyse objects to build historical understanding, especially during studies of prehistory, ancient civilisations, or the local area.