How did the Romans use maths to create their hacksilver? Discover the process of recycling a Roman silver vessel.
This resource is aimed at the Fourth Level of Curriculum for Excellence, covering Numeracy and Mathematics (MTH 4 – 19a, MNU 4-20a). You can try it at home or in school.
First, watch the video to find out how museum curator Dr Fraser Hunter uses mathematics to uncover the stories behind the Roman hacksilver in the Early People Gallery at the National Museum of Scotland. Then, download the accompanying resource, which guides pupils to create and hack up their own 'silver' vessels.
The accompany resource - available as an illustrated PDF or a plain text Word Doc - includes three activities:
