Archives Alive – Education Outreach
Welcome to Newcastle University Library's education outreach website.
Archives Alive is a free, online interactive education resource. It uses our unique primary resources to provide fun and relevant education activities suitable for all Key Stages.
Featured activities:
Browse our teaching and e-learning resources below.
Cholera – Archives AliveExplore the first terrifying outbreak of cholera in Gateshead / Newcastle in 1831-2.
Authors Alive - Creative writingCreate your own Victorian story, be it horror, adventure, fantasy or romance.
History of Mining in the North EastTake a step back in time and explore the mining industry during the 19th Century with interactive maps, games and activities.
Free Workshops
We offer a range of workshops for Key Stages 2-5. These interactive sessions last between 1 hour and 1 day and make use of the local special collections unique to the library.
Information Literacy
Below are several free resources and workshops we currently offer:
- EPQ Resources - A teacher's guide (PDF)
- How to Research in a University Library (workshop)
- Information Literacy Game - Word Bubbles (popup window)
Education Outreach on Library Guide
Visit the Education Outreach Library Guide for more useful resources, subject guides and to find out about our Special Collections.
Further Information
We're always adding to our range of fantastic resources so please visit again soon.
Visit Teacher's Toolkit to find out what other outreach activities Newcastle University offers.
For more information or to provide feedback please feel free to contact our Education Officer in Special Collections:
Sara Bird – Email: sara.bird@ncl.ac.uk – Phone: 0191 222 3516
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